A military kid, military spouse, and military family champion, Joanne Holbrook Patton continues to inspire us today.
What Military Families Need to Know if there is a Government Shutdown
While we hope a government shutdown can be avoided, NMFA has been on the Hill and working with DoD to get as much helpful information as we can.
NMFA’s 2023 Support of Military Families Awardee: David Nokes
NMFA recognizes David Nokes as a valuable ally to military families and a recipient of our 2023 Support of Military Families Award.
NDAA Update: NMFA Takes a Stand for Military Families
NMFA provides its thoughts on the current state of the NDAA with a letter to conferees as the House and Senate move to finalize it.
Communication is Key with Military Teens
Parents of military teens often face challenges in understanding the growing pains of their teens, so we’ve gathered tips to help open the lines of communication.
Quality of Life Panel Formed with Military Families Top of Mind
The House Armed Services Committee has established a Quality of Life Panel to do a comprehensive review of issues impacting military families.
Donor Spotlight: Lockheed Martin
More than $1,000,000 donated to improve the lives of military families through restorative programs and advocacy.
Military Spouse Tuition Discounts at Webster University
Webster University offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees – on campus and online. Webster offers preferred tuition rates exclusive to military spouses enrolling via NMFA.
National Military Family Association State of the Military Family Summit 2023
From military spouses advocating for policy change to military teens discussing how growing up in a military family shaped their idea of service, the event highlighted the importance of service both in and out of uniform.
Donor Spotlight: Fisher House Foundation
Since 2008, Fisher House Foundation has supported 2,300 military spouses through NMFA’s Military Spouse Education and Employment Program.














