Discover the impact of NMFA programs and how they help military kids build confidence, military spouses pursue their goals, and families find connection and support.
More Than A Spouse: How Ashley Stack Turned a PCS Into Purpose
Meet Ashley Stack, a military spouse who founded Transition Toys, a volunteer-led program supporting military children and families in Naples, Italy.
What Military Families Want You to Know About PCS and Child Care
PCS orders can arrive in weeks, but childcare waitlists can stretch for months. Hear directly from military families about the challenges of finding childcare during a move and how it affects careers, finances, and daily life.
The Strength to Begin Again: Jacqueline’s Story as a Military Spouse Nurse
Army spouse nurse Jacqueline Moore shares the realities of rebuilding a healthcare career through 14 PCS moves and nearly three decades of military life.
Navigating Military Life with Purpose: Alyssa Leicht’s Story
Military spouse Alyssa Leicht shares lessons on service, reinvention, and building a purpose-driven career through military life and moves.
Strengthening Military Families Starts with Childcare
When childcare is uncertain, everything else becomes harder. Here is why it is one of the most critical challenges facing military families today.
Celebrating Military Teens this Month of the Military Child
Celebrating military teens this Month of the Military Child through powerful stories of connection, growth, and community from the Bloom Military Teen Program.
More Than a Spouse: Taking the Leap, One Step at a Time
In this More Than a Spouse feature, Melissa reflects on building a career, taking risks, and choosing herself amid military life.
PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges
From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.
Shutdown Looms Again: Military Families Should Prepare
As Congress nears a funding deadline, military families face renewed uncertainty. Learn how a potential government shutdown could affect pay, benefits, services, and daily life—and what protections remain in place.














