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Our 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship application is open.

Speak NOW: Together We're Stronger

Change the narrative! Congress needs to hear from you about the quality of life issues military families face.

Our 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship application is open.

Pursue Education and Career Goals with NMFA

Our 2025 Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship application is open.
Speak NOW: Together We're Stronger

Speak NOW: Together We're Stronger

Change the narrative! Congress needs to hear from you about the quality of life issues military families face.

UMGC Scholarship Opportunity for Military Spouses

 

Through the UMGC-NMFA Scholarship program, University of Maryland Global Campus awards a minimum of 10 scholarships, worth up to $1,500 each, through the National Military Family Association (NMFA) to spouses of active-duty, Reservist, and/or National Guard service members. The application closes December 31.

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Filling the Gaps to Strengthen and Empower Military Families

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Advocacy

Putting military family issues at the forefront of key conversations.

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Military Spouse Scholarships

NMFA offers military spouse scholarships ranging from $500 – $2500 for eligible spouses.

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Operation Purple Camp

Free week of camp where military kids connect with each other and have fun.

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State of the Military Family Summit

Senior leaders, policy makers, partners, and military family members uniting to address the unique challenges of military life.

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Research + Insights

Collecting meaningful data to gain insight into the critical areas affecting military family well-being.

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BLOOM

Elevating authentic voices of military teens to amplify their experiences and connect them to their peers.

The holidays will be here soon, and we want to help you jumpstart your holiday shopping! Make it simple and meaningful with our online shop! Give the gift of signature NMFA pieces, including a wine tumbler, holiday ornament, and magnets. Each purchase is a support of military families. 🎁 www.nmfashop.org 🛍️ #HolidayMagic #MilitaryFamilies #PerfectGifts #TogetherWereStronger" ...

NMFA’s CEO, Besa Pinchotti, led a powerful panel with our experts, @LeidosInc and military teen Eli at the Association of Defense Communities (#ADC) 2024 Installation Innovation Forum. Key highlights include: how outdoor recreation strengthens military families, insights from our Military Teen Experience Survey, Leidos` commitment to military youth wellbeing, and the support OPC camps and MFLCs provide military-connected kids and teens. #TogetherWereStronger #IIF24 #MilKidsServeToo ...

Military Teens have spoken! Check out some of the powerful insights we learned from the 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey. Read more about this year’s findings presented by @Leidos: https://loom.ly/0LGYBas ...

BREAKING: The 2024 Military Teen Experience Survey (MTES) results are in, offering powerful insights into the lives of military-connected teens. Each year, thousands share their stories, shining a light on the unique challenges they face — including lower mental well-being than their civilian peers, food insecurity, and high rates of self-harm.
Learn more about this year’s findings presented by @leidosInc — and how you can help!

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Marine Corps spouse Leila is truly #MoreThanaSpouse! As a dual citizen of America and France, her love for music and lifelong learning continues to thrive, even two years into military life.
Learn more about Leila’s journey and share YOUR #MoreThanaSpouse #TogetherWereStronger

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We invite you to join us this Saturday and say "Thank you" to our military members serving overseas and their families here on the homefront! #TogetherWereStronger #NationalDayOfTheDeployed #MilitaryFamily ...

This National Estate Planning Awareness Week (Oct 21-27), take a moment to secure your military family’s future. It’s more than just protecting your assets—it’s ensuring your loved ones are cared for, no matter where life takes you. Start today with free resources from your installation’s legal office or NMFA’s partnership with LifeLegacy.

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Military life is full of unexpected moments—so why not plan for the future? This National Estate Planning Awareness Week, take the time to protect your loved ones and create a lasting legacy. ...

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