The Military Spouse Hiring Act would unlock career opportunities for military spouses, strengthen family stability, and boost national security through a proven tax credit model.
More Than A Spouse: Holly Trisch’s Story of Resilience, Innovation, and Education
Holly Trisch, a civil engineer, educator, and entrepreneur, shares how adaptability and resilience have shaped her career and identity as a military spouse.
More Than a Spouse: Pivots, Purpose, and the Heart Behind the Work
Military spouse Laurissa Armstead turned career pivots into purpose, building connection and community for military-affiliated students at the University of Arizona Global Campus.
House Bill Boosts Spouse Employment and Maternal Health Support
A new House bill offers promising support for military families—boosting spouse employment initiatives, enhancing perinatal mental health care, and addressing maternal health provider shortages.
State of the Military Family℠ Summit 2025: Together We’re Stronger®
Military spouses, advocates, and leaders came together in Washington, D.C. to address critical issues facing military families.
FY 2025 NDAA: Many Wins, a Few Disappointments for Military Families
NMFA breaks down FY 2025 for military families – what’s included, what’s left out, and what we will focus on this year.
Listen Up Congress: Military Families Are Speaking to You
Congress must include the HASC Quality of Life Panel recommendations in the FY2025 NDAA to address military families’ most urgent needs.
June 2024 Video Newsletter
This month we are kicking off Operation Purple Camp, Operation Purple Summer Challenge and calling on military families and supporters to tell Congress to make key proposals into law.
More Than A Spouse: Creating Connections to Empower Others
Army spouse Vince Afaisen, leverages technology and culinary skills to empower and build connections among military spouses.
More Than A Spouse: Finding Beauty in the Military Life
Alexa Munsell shares how cosmetology gave her employment flexibility and purpose while also finding joy and connection in military life.













