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When You #OptOutside, You Change on the Inside
Recently, I left my home on the sunny beaches of Florida, and headed for the Pennsylvania mountains for a few days. I wouldn’t necessarily call myse..
Adventures of an Outlaw in South Dakota
Located in the Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota, surrounded by trees, mountains and beauty, lies Outlaw Ranch. The Ranch held nine weeks ..
The Magic of Operation Purple Camp
I’m not what you’d call an “outdoorsy person.” Hailing from the armpit of the country (Florida), I’ll do some water sports, but mostly live and die ..
Operation Purple Camp: A Memorable Experience for More Than Just the Kids
Recently, I had the privilege of attending the National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple Camp® (OPC) for the first time. Working for N..
Need Bonding Time With Your Spouse and Kids? Operation Purple Healing Adventures Brings the Magic!
Not long ago, I worked at one of our many Operation Purple Healing Adventures®. This retreat is for wounded service members and their families to ce..
Grab a Bite to Eat, and Help Military Families…At the SAME Time!
Summertime means BBQ, family time, and travel! And this summer, the National Military Family Association is excited to partner with TravelCenters of..
Operation Purple Family Retreat in the Tetons is Your Family’s “Rest Stop”
There are a wide range of emotions that happen after a service member returns home from deployment. Reunions are filled with excitement and joy that..
Do You Support Military Families? Prince Harry Does!
Yesterday, I, and several other NMFA employees and volunteers had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Invictus Games event at Fort Belvior, wher..
Therapy Dogs and Military Kids Make the World a Better Place!
“Be nice to everyone, even if they are different. If they are different, they may have special qualities that you may really like.” -Awesome MilKid,..
Will Our MilKids Find Their Place in This World?
As a military spouse I can tell you first-hand that military life is unpredictable. You are always wondering when the next shoe will drop. Will we m..