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More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work

Aug 25, 2025 | Blog, Military Spouses, More Than A Spouse, Relocation/PCS, Spouse Education/Employment

Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.

Must Know Scholarship Programs for Military Spouses

Must Know Scholarship Programs for Military Spouses

Dec 22, 2024 | Featured News, Financial Security, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Spouse Education/Employment, Survivors, Wounded Caregivers

NMFA and partner scholarship opportunities for military spouses.

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

More Than A Spouse: A Career Reflecting Personal Journey and Passions

Nov 21, 2024 | Blog, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse

Air Force spouse Amy Damele found both financial support and a sense of community through NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship Program.

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

November is Military Family Appreciation Month

Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Financial Security, Food Insecurity, Kids Education, Mental Health/Well-being, Military Kids, Military Spouses, Military Teens, Money/Budget/Benefits, Operation Purple Programs, Spouse Education/Employment

For 55 years, NMFA has celebrated and served our military families who have sacrificed so much for all of us.

More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

More Than A Spouse: Multicultural Experiences Enhance Military Journey

Oct 24, 2024 | Blog, Military Spouses, Money/Budget/Benefits, More Than A Spouse, Spouse Education/Employment

Marine Corps spouse Leila Welton Punelli reflects on how her global upbringing has shaped her ability to balance military life and personal goals.

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