From military child to military spouse, a recent PCS reveals how challenges persist across generations and why advocacy for military families still matters.
Military Families Reflect: Finding Hope in Uncertain Times
In a challenging year, military families continue to show strength and hope. NMFA reflects on resilience, community, and the road ahead.
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.
NMFA and Fisher House Unite to Celebrate Scholarship Recipients
NMFA and Fisher House Foundation honor military spouses with scholarships that empower their education, careers, and resilience while strengthening military families and communities.
From Dreams to Degrees: One Scholarship Recipient’s Story
Cathy Ann Ivory’s journey shows how NMFA’s Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship eased financial strain and empowered her to become a Family Nurse Practitioner serving military families.
Rebuilding Your Support System After a PCS: Why Community Matters More Than Ever
Every PCS brings challenges and possibilities, reminding military spouses that rebuilding community is key to belonging and finding new strength in each place.
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.
Operation Purple Camp: A Community for Military Kids Across America
Operation Purple Camp brought together over 1,200 military-connected kids and teens this summer for a free week of adventure, friendship, and community.
Scholarship Award Presented to Military Spouse and Nurse
Military spouse and nurse Claire Buda was awarded a $5,000 scholarship to advance her career in healthcare.













