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

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In addition to NMFA’s advocacy work to create lasting solutions for families, we also work to meet immediate needs.

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

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GIVE HAPPY to NMFA through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) using charity code 11365.

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.
Help Support Our Military Teens and Families

Support Military Teens and Families

In addition to NMFA’s advocacy work to create lasting solutions for families, we also work to meet immediate needs.
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.

Combined Federal Campaign 2024

Another Way to Support Military Families

GIVE HAPPY to NMFA through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) using charity code 11365.

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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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.

Military families sacrifice so much for our nation—shouldn’t your family have the same access to fertility treatments as your civilian counterparts? Right now, you don’t, but we’re fighting to change that! NMFA is urging #Congress to expand fertility coverage for #militaryfamilies—without any strings attached. #TogetherWereStronger ...

NMFA was founded by fearless women leading change 55 years ago, and our legacy continues with young people like Emily. Hear what Emily is doing for the #MilitaryTeen community in this special October edition of our video newsletter!

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Military families often rely on two incomes, but too many are forced to make do with one. Military spouses contribute immensely to their families and communities yet face significant employment barriers. We see you, and we want to hear more of your stories! Tell us your `More Than A Spouse` story by commenting below or visiting our website.
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When her husband medically retired after his first deployment, Army spouse Kimberly Perez wasn’t sure she’d be able to finish her degree. Then she was awarded the Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship and became the first in her family to earn her bachelor’s!
Read more about Kimberly and share your #MorethanASpouse story too!

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BREAKING: A provision in the draft 2025 NDAA could make Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) more accessible for military families—but there`s a catch, and it`s one we cannot support.

We teamed up with other Military & Veteran organizations and sent a letter urging Congress to expand ART access for ALL military families, with no strings attached. Learn more about how this impacts military families like yours:

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Kim is More Than A Spouse—her journey is one of resilience, determination, and inspiration. After giving up a career she loved, she set out to create one that could move with her wherever the military sent her family. Proud of her husband`s Army service, and even prouder of carving her own path to success. ...

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