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
Your Higher Education Game Plan: Five Smart Moves for Military Spouses
Education planning can feel overwhelming for military spouses. This guide outlines five smart moves to help you start or restart school with clarity and confidence.
When Service Becomes a Way of Life: A Veterans Day Reflection on Purpose
A Veterans Day reflection on what it means to carry the spirit of service into every chapter of life.
More Than A Spouse: Chelsea Schroeder’s Journey of Purpose-Driven Service
Meet Chelsea Schroeder, a military spouse and career coach helping veterans and families find purpose through meaningful employment and resilience in military life.
Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month
Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with NMFA as we honor the strength, devotion, and service of families who stand united through every chapter.
When Service Becomes a Way of Life: A Veterans Day Reflection on Purpose
A Veterans Day reflection on what it means to carry the spirit of service into every chapter of life.
More Than A Spouse: Chelsea Schroeder’s Journey of Purpose-Driven Service
Meet Chelsea Schroeder, a military spouse and career coach helping veterans and families find purpose through meaningful employment and resilience in military life.
Military Families Serve Too: Honoring Military Family Appreciation Month
Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month with NMFA as we honor the strength, devotion, and service of families who stand united through every chapter.
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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