What We Do
In addition to our advocacy work, NMFA meets the immediate needs of America’s military families with programs designed to support their financial security, well-being, and quality of life, including scholarships for military spouses, support and skill development for military teens, and summer camps for military kids in areas with the highest financial stress.
Military Family News
More Than A Spouse: Turning a Dream into a Doctorate
“I have always worked as a civilian veterinarian on military installations. I never had the desire to work in a full civilian clinic, and I wanted to give back to my community and help the military.”
NMFA’s State of the Military Family Summit Examines the Cost of Service
The event was full of military spouses sharing their wisdom, asking hard questions, and offering suggestions on how we can support them.
More Than A Spouse: A Career Journey Rooted in Confidence and Support
Wykita Burns found confidence in her career journey by embracing her military spouse status and thrived through support from her community.
Programs
Most Americans understand how important it is to support our troops. But NMFA believes it’s important to support their 2.8 million family members, too. Here’s how our programs help:
Military Spouse Scholarships
NMFA offers military spouse scholarships ranging from $500 – $2500 for eligible spouses.
Operation Purple Family Programs
Military families spend quality time reconnecting in a beautiful outdoor environment.
Research + Insights
Collecting meaningful data to gain insight into the critical areas affecting military family well-being.