Military families should fill out the Impact Aid form with their child’s school district to ensure their school receives much-needed funding.
More Than A Spouse: Reaching Military Families One Resource at a Time
Air Force spouse Nasira Mukendi uses her public health and social work background to reach military families right where they are in their military journey.
More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always
Coast Guard spouse, mother, and educator Stephanie Slaughter shares how military service has intertwined with her teaching profession.
More Than A Spouse: Leading and Kicking from the Front to Make Impactful Change
Marine Corps wife Amy Schweizer shares her journey of building a successful business and empowering military spouses to pursue their dreams.
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.
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?
June 2024 Video Newsletter
This month we are kicking off Operation Purple Camp, Operation Purple Summer Challenge and calling on military families and supporters to tell Congress to make key proposals into law.
Little Voices, Big Impact: How Military Children Drive Our Advocacy and Programming
Military children inspire our advocacy and programming efforts. Their voices may be little, but they are a big part of the military family.
April 2024 Video Newsletter
We are celebrating the Month of the Military Child, highlighting Operation Purple Camp, and introducing Operation Purple Summer Challenge 2024.












