Military Family News
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Dear NMFA: Normalcy During a PCS
PSC season is around the corner. NMFA provides resources to help you prepare and keep your routine as normal as possible.

Women’s History Month: Women in Service and the Military Family Community
At NMFA, we have been honored to work alongside such change-makers throughout our organization’s history —service women, military spouses, and the women who make up our military community.

NMFA Advocates for Universal Pre-K in OCONUS Locations
In a recent letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin we urged DoD to implement a universal Pre-K program at OCONUS DoDEA schools.

Career and Education: A Military Spouse Edition
We’ve gathered our best resources for you to feel confident, prepared, and supported in making your professional dreams a reality.

Tax Season Tips for Military Families
We are officially in the 2023 tax season. We’ve assembled a list of tips that can serve as an operational order for coordinated tax filing.

2021 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results: Shocked but Not Surprised
The results reflected what we’ve been telling DoD for years – military families are resilient, but they need more support.

Get Ready: Operation Purple Camp is Coming!
NMFA is looking for military kids to attend our 2023 Operation Purple Camp featuring nine weeks at eight locations.

Dear NMFA: How Do I Budget?
At NMFA, we can attest that budgeting and financial hoops have always been a top concern of military families. It’s a priority for us, too!

Black History Month Through the Eyes of a Military Spouse
Black History Month is important. And not just for African Americans and me, but for all. It is a gateway for everyone to learn from our history.

Open Now: 2023 Military Teen Experience Survey
Together, NMFA and Bloom use our data and expertise to amplify policies and programs that impact teens and young adults.