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Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Celebrating Military Kids by Going Purple

Mar 31, 2025

During the Month of the Military Child, we recognize and celebrate the extraordinary, yet often unsung, heroes. Purple Up to show support.

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Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Spouses Speak: Why Pregnancy Must Be a Qualifying Life Event

Mar 16, 2025

Pregnancy must be a Qualifying Life Event to allow military families the flexibility to choose the care they need without delays.

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Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced

Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced

Feb 3, 2025

Operation Purple Camp applications are opening soon. Find out about camp dates, locations, and eligibility today.

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NMFA’s 2025 Advocacy Roadmap: Your Stories Matter

NMFA’s 2025 Advocacy Roadmap: Your Stories Matter

Jan 22, 2025

NMFA remains dedicated to addressing the critical legislative priorities that impact military families like yours.

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FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families

FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families

Jan 3, 2025

NMFA breaks down FY 2025 for military families – what’s included, what’s left out, and what we will focus on this year.

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Must Know Scholarship Programs for Military Spouses

Must Know Scholarship Programs for Military Spouses

Dec 22, 2024

NMFA and partner scholarship opportunities for military spouses.

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Celebrating Excellence: NMFA’s 2024 Support of Military Families Award Recipients

Celebrating Excellence: NMFA’s 2024 Support of Military Families Award Recipients

Dec 10, 2024

NMFA honors Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel for supporting military families.

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Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families

Congress Finalizes Defense Spending Bill with Landmark Support for Military Families

Dec 9, 2024

The FY 2025 NDAA agreement includes provisions for military families on compensation, child care access, spouse support, and BNA.

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Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Making the Holidays Bright on a Budget: 5 Tips for Military Families

Dec 4, 2024

A list you don’t have to check twice! Our top five tips to help military families navigate financial challenges during the holiday season.

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More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

Nov 21, 2024

Air Force spouse Amy Damele found both financial support and a sense of community through NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program.

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