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National Military Family Association

NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.

Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.

Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.

Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.

State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.

Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.

Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.

Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.

Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.

Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.

Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.

INFO + RESOURCES

Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.

Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.

Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.

Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.

Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.

Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.

Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.

EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.

Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.

Military Family Voting

Voting guidance for military families.

Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.

Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.

Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.

Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.

Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.

Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.

GET INVOLVED

Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.

Spotlight on Military Spouse Nurses

Are you a military spouse nurse? We’d love to feature your story.

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NMFA At A Glance

Overview of NMFA’s mission & impact.

Mission

Identifying & solving unique military life challenges.

Research + Insights

Data-driven insights informing advocacy & programs.

Leadership + Staff

Experts guiding NMFA’s mission & strategy.

State Of The Military Family

Annual summit addressing military family challenges.

Supporters

Corporate & individual supporter recognition.

Video Newsletters

Monthly video newsletters with family insights.

Financials

Nonprofit financial transparency: reports, audits, tax documents.

Testimonials

Stories highlighting impact of support programs.

Press

Latest news, announcements, & media resources.

Careers

Flexible, collaborative workplace strengthening military families.

INFO + RESOURCES

Adoption

Adoption information & benefits for military families.

Deployment

Guidance for before, during, after deployment.

Kids Education

Tools for navigating military child education.

Military Family News

News & updates affecting military families.

Leave Options for Military Families

Explains Paid Family Leave & eligibility.

Relocation + PCS

Resources easing military PCS moving stress.

Child Care

Child care challenges & support priorities.

EFMP + Special Needs

Support, referrals, & services for families.

Licensing + Certification

Military spouse licensing challenges & resources.

Military Family Voting

Voting guidance for military families.

Separation + Divorce

Military separation & divorce resources.

Policy Issues

Highlighting & acting on family priorities.

Bloom Military Teen Program

Inspiring military teens through storytelling & community.

Operation Purple® Camp

Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.

Operation Purple® Summer Challenge

Family fun, adventure, STEM, & connection.

Spouse Scholarships + Careers

Education, career, & business funding opportunities.

GET INVOLVED

Ways To Give

Give now to strengthen military families.

Planned Giving

Planned gifts sustain support for families.

Spotlight on Military Spouse Nurses

Are you a military spouse nurse? We’d love to feature your story.

RESEARCH DONATE U

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October 2026 State of the Military Family Newsletter

October 2026 State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Oct 23, 2026

NMFA’s October 2026 update covers MCON, military children’s education, rising TRICARE Young Adult premiums, and advocacy for military families.

NMFA Calls for Military Family Priorities in FY27 NDAA

NMFA Calls for Military Family Priorities in FY27 NDAA

Oct 13, 2026

NMFA urges Congress to prioritize military family health care, TRICARE coverage, child care, safe housing, and education in the FY27 NDAA.

State of the Military Family Summit: Where We Stand

From the Kitchen Table to Action

Sep 18, 2026

Explore key takeaways from NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit and how military families, researchers, and advocates are turning challenges into action.

September 2026 State of the Military Family Video Newsletter

September 2026 State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Sep 10, 2026

On the 25th anniversary of September 11, NMFA honors those we lost, those who served, and the military families who carried the weight of war.

Military spouses have spoken. Here is what they said.

We Asked. You Answered: What Military Spouses Want the New Commission to Address

Aug 16, 2026

Military spouses share what they want the President’s Military Spouse Commission to address, from employment and health care to PCS moves and family support.

Operation Purple Camp 2026 Year-End Video

Operation Purple® Camp: A Place Where Military Kids Belong

Aug 13, 2026

At Operation Purple® Camp, military kids find friendship, adventure, and a community that understands military life. See what one unforgettable week can mean.

August 2026 Newsletter

August State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Aug 11, 2026

Discover how NMFA is supporting military kids and teens through Operation Purple® Camp, the 2026 Military Teen Experience Survey, and military family advocacy.

July 2026 State of the Military Family Newsletter

July State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter

Jul 14, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday, advocate for safe military housing, join the Military Teen Experience Survey release, and support military families.

Operation Purple Camp Is Underway Across the Country

Operation Purple Camp Is Underway Across the Country

Jul 12, 2026

Operation Purple® Camp is underway across the country, bringing military kids together for a summer of adventure, friendship, and belonging. Discover how campers are making memories, building confidence, and finding community.

Beat the Heat with a Capitol Fourth

Celebrate America’s 250th with A Capitol Fourth

Jul 3, 2026

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with A Capitol Fourth on PBS. Enjoy patriotic performances, military tributes, and a historic fireworks finale.

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NMFA is the leading nonprofit dedicated to serving all military families. Since 1969, NMFA has worked with families to identify and solve the unique challenges of military life through advocacy and programs.

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