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National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Why Military Need an Estate Plan

National Estate Planning Awareness Month: Why Military Need an Estate Plan

Oct 3, 2025

Discover why estate planning is essential for military families. Learn the first steps, key resources, and how NMFA supports your future security.

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More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education

Sep 15, 2025

Holly Trisch, a civil engineer, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her career and identity as a military spouse.

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DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results Are In: What We Know So Far

DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results Are In: What We Know So Far

May 19, 2025

DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey reveals declining spouse support, financial struggles, anxiety, and the impact on family and military readiness.

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Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse

Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse

May 13, 2025

Military spouse and nurse Claire Buda was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to advance her career in healthcare.

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Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results

Through Their Eyes: 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey Results

Oct 27, 2024

NMFA’s 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey provides the latest research and insights into the significant mental health, financial, and emotional challenges faced by military-connected teens and how they overcome them.

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Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Aug 13, 2024

How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.

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The Call of Duty That Impacts Military Families: A Permanent Change of Station

The Call of Duty That Impacts Military Families: A Permanent Change of Station

Sep 19, 2022

At NMFA, we know the importance of easy access to resources as you navigate a PCS, and we are here to help.

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Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced for Summer 2026

Operation Purple® Camp returns in summer 2026 with locations nationwide and applications opening February 11.

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.

Partner Spotlight: A Shared Commitment to Military Families

Through shared values and thoughtful partnership, Delta Dental works with NMFA to support military families by centering care, connection, and meaningful impact.

Advocacy in Action: Serving Military Families Then and Now

From a kitchen table in 1969 to Capitol Hill today, NMFA’s advocacy has always centered military families and their lived experiences, shaping lasting policy change through listening, persistence, and trust.

January State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA advocates for military families on Capitol Hill, launches the Military Teen Experience Survey, and announces upcoming Operation Purple® Camp applications to support military kids.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.
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Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.
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Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.
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Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.
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State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.
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Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.
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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.
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Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.
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Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.
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Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.
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Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.
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Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.
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Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.
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Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.
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Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.
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Paid Family Leave

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.
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Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.
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Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.
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Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.
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Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.
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Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.
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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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Military Teens Vote

Empowering teen voices in elections process.
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