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More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

More Than A Spouse: Educator by Profession, Advocate for Military Kids Always

Sep 12, 2024 | Blog, Financial Security, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

Coast Guard spouse, mother, and educator Stephanie Slaughter shares how military service has intertwined with her teaching profession.

Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Operation Purple Camp: Koettel Family Embraces Unique Summer Experience

Aug 13, 2024 | Blog, Marriage/Divorce, Military Kids, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Operation Purple Programs

How NMFA’s Operation Purple Camp shaped and influenced the Koettel family’s outlook on military family life.

July 2024 Video Newsletter

July 2024 Video Newsletter

Jul 9, 2024 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters

Military family quality of life issues remain our focus. This month, we ask military families to share their stories with Congress.

June 2024 Video Newsletter

Jun 12, 2024 | Defense Budget/NDAA, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, Newsletters

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.

Together We’re Stronger®: Brandon Boswell

Together We’re Stronger®: Brandon Boswell

Apr 4, 2024 | Featured News, Financial Security, Operation Purple Programs

“I can’t fully comprehend what military families go through, but I’ve lived here a long time and had a lot of military friends come and go. I’m just grateful for their sacrifices.”

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