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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.
Brittany Contreras, formerly of Caroline County, won the AFI MSOY® for the Marine corps. Her mother, Peggy Conley, said that although she did not win overall, “…she is still a winner in my eyes.”
Now in its 17th year, the AFI MSOY® program continues to recognize spouses who go beyond the homefront— leading advocacy efforts, strengthening communities, and driving meaningful change for military families.
Since 2008, the AFI Military Spouse of the Year® program has celebrated spouses who turn challenges into opportunities, launch initiatives that improve military life, and use their voices to shape policy and support service members and their families in profound ways. This year’s branch winners exemplify the unwavering commitment, innovation, and leadership that define today’s military spouse community.
The 2025 AFI Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners Are:
"Military spouses are the backbone of our armed forces, providing strength, leadership, and unwavering support to their families and communities,” said Lori Simmons, Executive Director of Armed Forces Insurance. “These exceptional spouses are not just supporting military life—they are shaping it. We are honored to recognize their contributions and look forward to seeing their impact continue to grow.”
These branch winners now advance in the competition for the 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® title. The national voting period opens on March 6 and closes on March 7, after which a panel of judges will evaluate finalists across five key criteria: military community involvement, leadership, community-building efforts, communication, and personal story. The overall 2025 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year® will be announced on May 8, 2025, at a special event in Arlington, VA, in celebration of National Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
To learn more about the 2025 AFI Military Spouse of the Year® Branch Winners, visit www.msoy.afi.org.
