Military Family Fund Holiday Drive

Consider a gift to NMFA’s Military Family Fund this holiday season. Your donation will support NMFA’s efforts to learn about and address military families’ needs as they evolve over time and extraordinary situations arise. Help us reach our goal to raise $50,000 for the Military Family Fund this holiday season. Donate today!

Experts Gather for Second Annual NMFA Youth Initiatives Summit “Research, Policy, Action” The National Military Family Association (NMFA) hosted its second Youth Summit: “Research, Policy, Action.” The Summit gathered 18 experts from different fields that were featured in a series of panel discussions. With the goal of sharing resources and moving forward to aggressively address the issues facing military children, NMFA brought together leaders from the military and civilian community, OSD and DoD, and non-profit and civic groups alike. <<more>>

NMFA Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers These volunteers have demonstrated outstanding service that contributes to improving the quality of life in their military and/or neighboring communities. Due to the challenges of the current pace of military operations, volunteers play a critical role in providing support and stability in their communities. NMFA is thankful for those who have made a commitment to give to their community. Find out who are the recipients of the 2008 Very Important Patriot Award, trip for two to Washington, D.C. and a $1,000 prize.

Holiday Mailing Deadlines It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday cards, letters and packages destined for service members and their families stationed overseas. The U.S. Postal Service recommends sending packages early. All military mail, regardless of destination, is sent by domestic mail rate. International rates do not apply to military mail delivery. <<more>>

November Is Warrior Care Month The Department of Defense (DoD) has designated November as Warrior Care Month. The observance is designed to inform military members and their families about the many programs that are, and will be, available to assist wounded warriors. Through Warrior Care Month, Gates said, he also intends to send “a clear message to our service members and the public that there is no higher priority for this department than caring for those who have made personal sacrifices in the defense of our nation.” <<more>>