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Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience
How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.
The Art and Science of Caring for Young Caregivers
At this year’s Hidden Helpers Summit, caregiver kids were front and center—showing their strength, vulnerability and love for their families.
Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You
Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.
Tell Congress: Pregnancy Should be a Qualifying Life Event for Military Families
Pregnancies should be recognized as a Qualifying Life Event to ensure military families receive consistent access to high-quality prenatal care.
How to Select the Right TRICARE Plan for Your College Student
Military families have health care coverage options for their college-aged kids and NMFA shares what to consider when choosing one.
Support Military Families Now and For Years To Come
August is Make-A-Will Month. Our free resources can help you support military families now and for years to come. Get started.
More Than A Spouse: Breaking Barriers and Building Strong Foundations
Army spouse shares her journey in the male-dominated construction industry. She inspires military spouses interested in STEM careers to pursue unconventional paths with courage.
Beat the Heat with PBS and Watch A Capitol Fourth Tonight!
Today, we celebrate America’s 248th Birthday at the 44th Annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth concert LIVE from the West Lawn of the Capitol.
What the Surgeon General’s Warning Means for Military Teens
A new warning from the Surgeon General looks at the dangers of social media for teens. But for military teens, can it also help?
Will You Join Us? It Only Takes Five Minutes to Support Military Families in a Big Way
Military families always answer our nation’s call, and it’s time for Congress to show that they fully understand their sacrifices.