Operation Advocacy
Since 1969, NMFA has championed the needs of military families and elevated their voices through powerful advocacy. From urging Congress to act through letter-writing campaigns to monitoring key bills and delivering testimony, we amplify the voices of military families where it matters most. Every action we take reinforces what our community already knows: military families serve too.
Military Family News
More Than a Spouse: Taking the Leap, One Step at a Time
In this More Than a Spouse feature, Melissa reflects on building a career, taking risks, and choosing herself amid military life.
PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges
From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.
Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced for Summer 2026
Operation Purple® Camp returns in summer 2026 with locations nationwide and applications opening February 11.
Shutdown Looms Again: Military Families Should Prepare
As Congress nears a funding deadline, military families face renewed uncertainty. Learn how a potential government shutdown could affect pay, benefits, services, and daily life—and what protections remain in place.
PCS: Different Generations, Enduring Challenges
From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.
Operation Purple® Camp Locations Announced for Summer 2026
Operation Purple® Camp returns in summer 2026 with locations nationwide and applications opening February 11.
Shutdown Looms Again: Military Families Should Prepare
As Congress nears a funding deadline, military families face renewed uncertainty. Learn how a potential government shutdown could affect pay, benefits, services, and daily life—and what protections remain in place.
State of the Military Family® Programs + Advocacy
Since 1969, the National Military Family Association (NMFA) has been a dedicated advocate for military families, collaborating with them to identify challenges and create lasting solutions. Through education and partnerships with government officials, members of Congress, and key decision-makers, NMFA ensures that the voices of military families are heard in the policymaking process.
MILITARY SPOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS
MILITARY SPOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS
OPERATION PURPLE® CAMP
OPERATION PURPLE® CAMP
STATE OF THE MILITARY FAMILY® SUMMIT
STATE OF THE MILITARY FAMILY® SUMMIT
RESEARCH + INSIGHTS
RESEARCH + INSIGHTS
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State of the Military Family® By The Numbers
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