Press Releases
06/27/2025
New Survey Reveals Key Wellness Challenges Facing Military & Veteran Spouses
InDependent and the Institute for Military and Veteran Family Wellness (IMVFW) have released findings from the Military & Veteran Spouse Wellness Survey, a first-of-its-kind effort to understand the well-being of military and veteran spouses across eight dimensions, including mental health, financial stability, and family dynamics.
05/08/2025
Jaime Billert Named 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
Coast Guard spouse honored for advancing connection, resilience, and support for military families across the country.
03/11/2025
2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners Announced
The 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® (MSOY) Branch Winners have been selected, honoring the outstanding leadership, resilience, and service of military spouses across the nation and overseas.
02/12/2025
2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Base Winners Announced
The 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® (MSOY) Base Winners have been selected, recognizing the leadership, service, and unwavering commitment of military spouses from installations worldwide.
12/03/2024
Honoring Military Spouse Leaders: 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Nominations Open
The Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) Military Spouse of the Year® (MSOY) program is proud to announce the opening of nominations for 2025. As a nonprofit initiative, the program recognizes and empowers extraordinary military spouses who drive meaningful change through leadership, advocacy, and service to their communities.
05/09/2024
Dr. Courtney Barber Named 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
Today, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) proudly announces Dr. Courtney Barber as the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®. Dr. Barber, a psychologist and marriage and family therapist, has earned this prestigious accolade through her unwavering advocacy and leadership in mental health and well-being for military spouses.
03/05/2024
2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners Announced
Introducing the distinguished recipients of the 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Awards. These remarkable individuals, representing each branch of the armed forces, embody exceptional leadership, community engagement, and unwavering support for military families. The winners will now compete for the prestigious title of 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®.
05/12/2023
Evie King Named 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year
Evie King was named the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® today for her outstanding commitment to the military community. Her extraordinary leadership and tireless advocacy for mental health and overall well-being of military spouses have earned her this esteemed honor.
04/18/2023
National University Named Title Sponsor for the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Town Hall
Armed Forces Insurance is proud to announce National University as the title sponsor of the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® (AFI MSOY®) Town Hall, which will take place May 10th at the Hilton Arlington National Landing. This prestigious event provides military spouses worldwide with a platform to connect, learn, and grow together while honoring the exceptional achievements and contributions of the AFI MSOY® community.
03/06/2023
2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners Announced
The 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners have been announced, recognizing the incredible contributions and sacrifices of military spouses from each branch of the armed forces.
02/14/2023
Announcing the Base Winners for the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
The names of individual Base winners were announced today for the 2023 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® award. Winners were selected from a group of more than 300 nominees after one week of national online voting.
11/22/2022
Army Spouse Launches First Community Food Pantry at Fort Leavenworth as Military Families Face Food Insecurity
At Fort Leavenworth, U.S. Army spouse Monica Bassett is addressing food insecurity head-on. She serves her community with boxes of food donations, just as her husband serves in the military. She started all this out of her garage, but with the support of the community, Bassett will open the Stronghold Community Food Pantry on Tuesday, November 22.
05/05/2022
Sarah Streyder Named 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
Sarah Streyder, a Space Force spouse, was named the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® today in recognition of her outstanding commitment to the military community.
03/07/2022
2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners Announced
It is with great pleasure that after hundreds of nominations and thousands of national votes, the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Branch winners have been selected.
02/17/2022
Announcing the Base Winners for the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
The names of individual Base winners were announced today for the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® award.
12/03/2021
Nationwide Nominations Now Open for 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
For the thirteenth year, nominations for the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® (AFI MSOY) award are now open.
08/30/2021
Paulette Fryar To Be Honored at Special Awards Luncheon As the 2021 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®
Fryar will be honored as the 2021 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® (MSOY), in recognition of her outstanding commitment to the military community, at an awards luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 9 at 12 p.m. at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, VA.
08/04/2021
Military Marriage Day Set to Celebrate Both Oaths and Vows of Military Couples Amid Higher Divorce Rates of Deployed Military Members
B. Carroll Events presents Military Marriage Day (MMD), an annual event designed to celebrate both oaths and vows of U.S. military couples. The second annual event, sponsored by Armed Forces Insurance, will kick off virtually on Saturday, August 14, 2021, with an overarching vision to build strong relationships through inspiring moments and greater growth and connection to military couples.
03/23/2021
Armed Forces Insurance Postpones 2021 Military Spouse of the Year® Week
Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the need for social distancing, Armed Forces Insurance (AFI), along with sponsors and key community stakeholders, has decided to postpone the 2021 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® (AFI MSOY) week, initially scheduled for May 3-7, 2021, in Washington, D.C. and will now be held September 7-9, 2021.
08/10/2020
Armed Forces Insurance Extends 2020 Military Spouse of the Year® Term
Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) announced that it had made the difficult decision to extend the 2020 AFI Military Spouse of the Year® (MSOY) class into a two-year term due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company had hoped to hold events later this year, but with uncertainty as to when mass participation events might be allowed, this is no longer possible.
08/10/2020
Community Celebrates Military Marriages with Special Event
The creator of the Marriage Bridge Blueprint honors fellow military members in matrimony with virtual, an official Military Marriage Day, and week-long, one-of-a-kind experience.
05/07/2020
2020 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® Awarded
For the first time in award history, a Coast Guard spouse, Paulette Fryar, has been named the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year®, a program designed to honor and recognize exceptional spouses who have made a selfless commitment to serve their community.
10/02/2018
Military Spouse of the Year® Program acquired by Armed Forces Insurance
It is with great pleasure that Military Spouse Magazine and Armed Forces Insurance (AFI) announce the recent re-structure and expansion of the Military Spouse of the Year® (MSOY) program.