Send a Military Child to Camp
Support Operation Purple® Camp and help military kids gain confidence, connect with peers, and create lasting memories this summer.
Adventure Awaits: Operation Purple Summer Challenge
Resources for Military Families
Pillars of Strength Scholarship Program
University of Maryland Global Campus offers multiple scholarships—which include full tuition, fees, and course-required resources for each term during the academic year—for caregivers of recovering servicemembers and veterans. The scholarship application closes April 30.
Military Family News
More Than A Spouse: Legal Expert Stands Firm for Military Spouses
Military spouse and attorney Nicolle Vasquez Del Favero uses her lived experience to advocate for military spouses facing employment challenges.
DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey Results Are In: What We Know So Far
DoD’s 2024 Active Duty Spouse Survey reveals declining spouse support, financial struggles, anxiety, and the impact on family and military readiness.
May 2025 State of the Military Family℠ Newsletter
NMFA staff are preparing for Operation Purple® Camp, advocating for military families, and pushing for the Military Spouse Hiring Act.
State of the Military Family℠ Programs + Advocacy
Advocacy
Putting military family issues at the forefront of key conversations.
Military Spouse Scholarships
NMFA offers military spouse scholarships ranging from $500 – $2500 for eligible spouses.
Operation Purple® Camp
Free week of camp where military kids connect with each other and have fun.
State of the Military Family Summit
Senior leaders, policy makers, partners, and military family members uniting to address the unique challenges of military life.
Research + Insights
Collecting meaningful data to gain insight into the critical areas affecting military family well-being.
BLOOM
Elevating authentic voices of military teens to amplify their experiences and connect them to their peers.
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