Change is coming to commissaries this spring: plastic and paper bags are being eliminated at military bases around the world. Read more about how this may affect your local commissary: loom.ly/KwDWCwk

#MilSpouses are superheroes in our book! 🦸‍♀️🌟 Our next #MoreThanASpouse feature spotlights Air Force spouse Heather Poynter, who pursued a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine while starting her military spouse journey. Read her story here: loom.ly/boukOWM
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Check out these deals on groceries this month at stateside commissaries’ sidewalk sales! 🛒
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Calling all kindergarten through 5th grade students! A Capitol Fourth in partnership with The Boeing Company is inviting all K-5 students to submit their original artwork on what the Fourth of July means to them. For contest details, visit: loom.ly/mmFXDKc

At NMFA, we always say “Together, We’re Stronger.” The non-profit leaders at our 2024 State of the Military Family Summit last week each have their own area of expertise, and they are the very best at what they do to support military families.
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🌎 World events can feel close to home for military families. Ella from Bloom and @cohenveterans therapist, Ashley, discuss how these events can impact #militaryteens and helpful ways to handle these emotions.

Special thanks to National Military Family Association and Bloom! 💜

Of the military spouses in the workforce, more than 30% are in occupations that require a state-based professional license or certification. Every move poses a risk to their family’s financial security. Submit your #MoreThanASpouse story ⬇️ loom.ly/M1hWBiE
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May is #MilitaryAppreciationMonth , and you don’t want to miss these discounts being offered to honor your military family 👇 loom.ly/JkR2fpA

''The most important thing is giving military kids and teens a seat at the table,' said NMFA's Besa Pinchotti.' #MonthoftheMilitaryChild
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Today is the LAST day to enter Bloom's writing and art contest for Month of the Military Child! 💜 Tell your #MilTeen to submit their writing or art for a chance to be featured and to win some free merch. 😎 Enter here: bloommilitaryteens.org/contest

TODAY is the last chance to apply for the Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program! 🎓 University of Maryland Global Campus is offering multiple scholarships for caregivers of a recovering service member or veteran. Apply today! loom.ly/rNd2Dyc

Marine Corps spouse Angelica C. loved her 16-year career as a broadcast meteorologist. 'I've had a great career, but it's hard to do it with my husband absent or late at work,' she shared.

Share your #MoreThanASpouse story with us ➡️ loom.ly/M1hWBiE

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Want a FREE book from United Through Reading? 📚 Register your military kids for Operation Purple Summer Challenge by May 7, 2024, to be guaranteed a book from our friends at United Through Reading. Click here to register: loom.ly/WeO8Hw0

Military kids are used to rolling with the punches. 👊 At NMFA, we know #MilKids are “resilient,” but they still need our understanding and support. Tag a military kid you’re proud of in the comments!👇 #MonthoftheMilitaryChild

'I often wonder what my children will remember about being military kids. Will they think back on this chaotic life as exciting, or just chaos?'
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“'We want these kids to understand that they serve too. They are our youngest heroes,' said Laura Smart, youth enrichment program director for the Armed Services YMCA.'
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We are proud to celebrate the many accomplishments and ambitions of military spouses. Share your story, and let us celebrate you! #MoreThanASpouse Lockheed Martin
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What does 'Bluey' have to do with military families? Its recent episode 'The Sign' highlights something all #MilFams can relate to: moving. Read one military spouse's reflection on the ways 'The Sign' connects to the PCS experience: loom.ly/Mw9AJ2k

Did you know that NMFA renamed its scholarship program after Joanne Holbrook Patton, military kid turned military spouse? But Joanne was #MoreThanASpouse , just like you. 🎓 Learn more about our spouse scholarships here: loom.ly/_kxl0Cw

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 State of the Military Family Summit this Tuesday! 🇺🇸 We’re continuing the conversation on how we can support military spouse employment and strengthen military families’ financial security—and we need your help. Together we’re stronger.