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More Than a Spouse: Kamaria Is Building Something of Her Own

More Than a Spouse: Kamaria Is Building Something of Her Own

Apr 19, 2026

Kamaria is creating her own path as a military spouse, balancing career, education, and ambition while building stability on her own terms.

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More Than a Spouse: Taking the Leap, One Step at a Time

More Than a Spouse: Taking the Leap, One Step at a Time

Feb 15, 2026

In this More Than a Spouse feature, Melissa reflects on building a career, taking risks, and choosing herself amid military life.

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More Than A Spouse: Chelsea Schroeder’s Journey of Purpose-Driven Service

More Than A Spouse: Chelsea Schroeder’s Journey of Purpose-Driven Service

Nov 3, 2025

Meet Chelsea Schroeder, a military spouse and career coach helping veterans and families find purpose through meaningful employment and resilience in military life.

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More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

Aug 25, 2025

Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

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More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

More Than A Spouse: Balancing Purpose and Career Dreams

Jul 21, 2025

Space Force spouse Nikki Gallagher takes her own military experience and applies it to every facet of her family’s life and her personal pursuits.

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More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

More Than A Spouse: Empowering Spouses to Be Their Own Advocates

Jun 9, 2025

Army spouse Lydiah Owiti-Otienoh turns her experience as a foreign-born military spouse into a movement through connection and advocacy.

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More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses

May 21, 2025

Military spouse and attorney Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero uses her lived experience to advocate for military spouses facing employment challenges.

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Top 5 Job Search Tips for Military Spouses

Top 5 Job Search Tips for Military Spouses

May 4, 2025

Top 5 job search tips for military spouses, including networking, showcasing skills, and avoiding job scams.

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More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families Through Digital and Personal Outreach

More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families Through Digital and Personal Outreach

Apr 6, 2025

Air Force spouse McKinzee Crow is going digital to connect with military spouses—and she’s setting a trend while doing it!

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More Than A Spouse: Turning Volunteerism into a Powerhouse of Support

More Than A Spouse: Turning Volunteerism into a Powerhouse of Support

Mar 10, 2025

Army spouse Karly Gadell is redefining military spouse leadership by transforming volunteer roles into platforms for self-development and community.

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More Than a Spouse: Kamaria Is Building Something of Her Own

Kamaria is creating her own path as a military spouse, balancing career, education, and ambition while building stability on her own terms.

April State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

NMFA CEO Besa Pinchotti shares updates on displaced military families, Operation Purple opportunities for military kids, and upcoming military spouse advocacy on Capitol Hill.

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: Follow Aislinn’s journey as a military spouse nurse balancing career, family, and constant moves while strengthening communities and the healthcare workforce.

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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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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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Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.
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Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.
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Stories highlighting impact of support programs.
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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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Tools for navigating military child education.
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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 challenges & support priorities.
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EFMP + Special Needs

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Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.
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Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.
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Policy Issues

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More Than A Spouse

Celebrating military spouses’ strengths, stories, empowerment.
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