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More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community

More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community

Mar 22, 2026

Military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka built Strength in Service to support mental health, connection, and career pathways for military spouse professionals.

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PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges

PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges

Feb 8, 2026

From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.

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Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses

Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses

Jan 11, 2026

Education planning can feel overwhelming for military spouses. This guide outlines five smart moves to help you start or restart school with clarity and confidence.

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Portable Traditions: How Military Families Make the Holidays Bright

Portable Traditions: How Military Families Make the Holidays Bright

Dec 29, 2025

Military families share how portable traditions help them create warmth, connection, and a sense of home during the holidays, wherever they are stationed.

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Military Families Reflect: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times

Military Families Reflect: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times

Nov 17, 2025

In a challenging year, military families continue to show strength and hope. NMFA reflects on resilience, community, and the road ahead.

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Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month

Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month

Nov 1, 2025

Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with NMFA as we honor the strength, devotion, and service of families who stand united through every chapter.

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Shutdown Impact Series: Healthcare Uncertainty for Military Families

Shutdown Impact Series: Healthcare Uncertainty for Military Families

Oct 29, 2025

Military families share how the government shutdown is disrupting access to health care, TRICARE services, and vital medical support.

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Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

Shutdown Impact Series: PCS Disruptions Leave Military Families in Limbo

Oct 23, 2025

As the government shutdown continues, military families caught mid-PCS are facing mounting uncertainty, financial strain, and disruption.

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When the Government Shuts Down, Military Families Feel the Impact

When the Government Shuts Down, Military Families Feel the Impact

Oct 14, 2025

No family who serves our nation should have to worry about a missed paycheck. Together, we can help protect their stability and peace of mind.

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NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

NMFA Marks Milestones at the Military Influencer Conference

Sep 30, 2025

NMFA reflects on the Military Influencer Conference, celebrating community milestones, spouse scholarships, and the strength of military families.

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How to Help Military Families Right Now

Military life moves fast. Right now, families across the country — and around the world — are navigating deployments, displacement, and uncertainty that most Americans aren’t seeing. Here’s what’s happening, and what you can do about it.

Facing The Unknown: Resources for Displaced Military Families

Resources for displaced military families after Middle East evacuations, including healthcare, education, and financial support guidance.

Military Families & Immigration Policy: Protecting Those Who Serve

Military families face growing immigration challenges despite their service and sacrifice. Why policy changes threaten readiness, recruitment, and national values.

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.

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Discover how Lucky Pigeon Brewing Company, founded by military-connected entrepreneurs, supports military families through NMFA and builds community in Maine.

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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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Leave Options for Military Families

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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