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We Celebrate Your Service
Military spouse, you are the backbone of the military family.
You excel in so many ways. You are a problem solver. You are resourceful. You adapt quickly to ever-changing situations. You build and enhance community. You are an asset to the workforce.
YOU are More Than A Spouse. Your pride and spirit of service are unmatched.
In honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, we want to showcase you. We know that military spouses share a commitment to service. Tell us what that means to you for a chance to win a $500 gift card.
Entering is quick and easy! Record a 30-60-second video introducing yourself to us and explaining what a commitment to service means to you.
-National Military Family Association
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"Time and time again, military kids have shared with us the magic of Operation Purple® Camp. Now it’s time to apply so your kids can see what the excitement is all about!
Our free week of overnight summer camp includes carefully curated activities, events, and camp adventures that allow military kids to just be kids. And the best part? They do it alongside kids just like them who understand the challenges and joys that come with military life.
Where will camps be this summer? We’ll be hosting military kids for a FREE week of overnight camp at five locations across the country.
*Note: This year, Alaska’s Camp K will operate as our first Operation Purple satellite camp. Camp K and NMFA have partnered to keep the program free, and Camp K will take on more of the logistical elements of camp, from the application process to family communications.
No camp near you? Our virtual Operation Purple Summer Challenge offers military families all around the globe the opportunity to connect, have fun, and try new things all from the comfort of their home. With registration starting in April, it is open to all who sign up. Subscribe to our email to be notified when sign-ups are open.
Not sure if your kid is ready for camp? See our frequently asked questions, or join us at either of our upcoming informational Zoom meetings on Tuesday, March 5, at 6pm ET OR 9pm ET. Link will be the same for both meetings.
Don’t wait, apply today!
Applications are open for military connected kids of all service branches.
Both active duty and veteran families are eligible.
Reach us at OPC@MilitaryFamily.org"
-National Military Family Association, Operation Purple Camp 2024
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"NMFA, in partnership with the National Park Trust, is excited to bring a One-Day Operation Purple Family Retreat to West Virginia! All the excitement of a weekend retreat with no overnight stay. Active Duty and Veteran families welcome!
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park boasts the unique balance of nature and history. See nature through the eyes of Civil War-era Americans and look upon three states at once at "The Point," where the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet.
Families will start the day with a visit to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia and end at Rivers Riders Family Adventure Resort.
Join us for a day outdoors with other military families away from the stress of daily life and, immersed in the clean mountain air. You'll make new friends, new memories, and enjoy the beauty of this incredible national park.
Sign up today and we'll see you on July 8!"
-National Military Family Association, Operation Purple Program