NMFA is the "go to" source for Administration officials, Members of Congress, and key decision makers when they want to understand the issues facing America's military families.
Its Board of Governors, which includes active duty service members, reserve component, retirees, and spouses, provides oversight of governance, finances, and strategic vision of the Association.
Its Operation Purple Program is designed to address the physical and psychological wellbeing of children and families from all military statuses and branches, including wounded, ill, injured, and medically retired service members.
The program brings together children and families dealing with injury, deployment, or other stressors of military life in outdoor environments that help foster communication and connection through the holistic healing properties only nature can provide.
At camp, kids enjoy kayaking, zip lining, horseback riding, and service activities where they give back to the community.
Members of the Association's Government Relations department study issues, testify before Congressional committees, work with Congressional staff, and represent NMFA on advisory groups for many Department of Defense agencies, to include the Defense Commissary Agency Patron Council and the TRICARE Beneficiary Panel.
NMFA staff speaks regularly to all types of groups, including family service organizations, commanders conferences, and officer and enlisted spouse clubs.