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OPC Impact Stories – July 2023

OPC Impact Stories – July 2023

Jul 27, 2023

Operation Purple Camp impacts military kids in some of the best ways. Listen to Evelyn and Kendall talk about their experiences.

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What We Know About Military Family Child Care

What We Know About Military Family Child Care

Jul 25, 2023

Child care cost and availability are struggles for many military families. Could the Family Child Care Program benefit your family?

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Communication is Key with Military Teens

Communication is Key with Military Teens

Jul 11, 2023

Parents of military teens often face challenges in understanding the growing pains of their teens, so we’ve gathered tips to help open the lines of communication.

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Quality of Life Panel Formed with Military Families Top of Mind

Quality of Life Panel Formed with Military Families Top of Mind

Jul 5, 2023

The House Armed Services Committee has established a Quality of Life Panel to do a comprehensive review of issues impacting military families.

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An Update on the Military Spouse Hiring Act

An Update on the Military Spouse Hiring Act

Jun 20, 2023

NMFA continues to work on getting the Military Spouse Hiring Act passed in Congress. Here’s an update and how you can help.

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New Proposal Could Impact Military Spouse Employment

New Proposal Could Impact Military Spouse Employment

Jun 15, 2023

The National Military Family Association advocates for policy changes to alleviate the problem of military spouse unemployment.

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Permanent Change of Station: Tips to Help with Your Move

Permanent Change of Station: Tips to Help with Your Move

Jun 6, 2023

Military families are gearing up for peak PCS season. We have you covered from orders in hand to new home.

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Supporting With Pride: All Military Families Are Our Priority

Supporting With Pride: All Military Families Are Our Priority

Jun 4, 2023

We highlight and honor the LGBTQI+ community of service members and their families.

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Donor Spotlight: Lockheed Martin

Donor Spotlight: Lockheed Martin

Jun 1, 2023

More than $1,000,000 donated to improve the lives of military families through restorative programs and advocacy.

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Failure to Cover Treatment for Eating Disorders Puts Military Families at Risk

Failure to Cover Treatment for Eating Disorders Puts Military Families at Risk

May 23, 2023

Inaction by military health care providers leaves military families, who are at a higher risk to develop eating disorders, without help or treatment options. We demand better.

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May 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter

NMFA staff are preparing for Operation Purple® Camp, advocating for military families, and pushing for the Military Spouse Hiring Act.

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State Of The Military Family

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Free camps supporting military kids’ well-being.
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Military separation & divorce resources.
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