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
March State of the Military Family® Video Newsletter
The DHS shutdown is ongoing, military spouses are America’s answer to the nursing shortage and the 2026 Operation Purple® Summer Challenge applications are now open.
More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community
Military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka built Strength in Service to support mental health, connection, and career pathways for military spouse professionals.
Five Health Care Bills Military Families Should Be Tracking
Learn about five key health care bills affecting military families, including IVF coverage, TRICARE young adult eligibility, prenatal care flexibility, women’s health access, and improved Military Health System accountability.
Two Forms of Service: Krista’s Journey as a Military Spouse in Nursing
When nursing and military life intersect, communities are strengthened. One military spouse nurse shares her journey of service, identity, and perseverance.
More Than a Spouse: Supporting Mental Health Through Connection and Community
Military spouse Crystal Bettenhausen-Bubulka built Strength in Service to support mental health, connection, and career pathways for military spouse professionals.
Five Health Care Bills Military Families Should Be Tracking
Learn about five key health care bills affecting military families, including IVF coverage, TRICARE young adult eligibility, prenatal care flexibility, women’s health access, and improved Military Health System accountability.
Two Forms of Service: Krista’s Journey as a Military Spouse in Nursing
When nursing and military life intersect, communities are strengthened. One military spouse nurse shares her journey of service, identity, and perseverance.
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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