Follow military spouse nurse Virginia Abernathy as she navigates PCS moves, career disruption, and building a nursing career that moves with military life.
National Grief Awareness Day: Recognizing the Grief Military Families Carry
Military family grief can surface through moves, deployments, caregiving, and transition. Learn how naming loss can help families find support.
August State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
Discover how NMFA is supporting military kids and teens through Operation Purple® Camp, the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey, and military family advocacy.
How NMFA Scholarship Recipient Chelsea Thomas Supports Military Families Navigating Geo-baching
Meet NMFA Scholarship Recipient Chelsea Thomas, founder of Family in Flight, and discover how she’s supporting military families navigating geo-baching.
Starting Over Professionally After a PCS: 8 Practical Ways to Rebuild Your Career
Moving after a PCS can disrupt your career, but it can also create new opportunities. Learn practical strategies to help you reconnect professionally and confidently move toward your next career goal.
250 Years of Military Family Service
As America marks 250 years, we reflect on the generations of military families who have strengthened our nation through service, sacrifice, resilience, and unwavering 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.
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.
The Intersection of Caregiving in Military Families
Caring for her children while managing her own illness, one military spouse shares what it means to live at the intersection of caregiving and military life.














