Membership is open to spouses of active and reservist U.S. Military, National Guard, and Coast Guard service members, affiliated NAVSTA federal civilian employees, and spouses of retired or deceased military service members in the Newport area.
MSON is a private, non-profit, and social organization that meets the requirements of 501(c)(7). It is not a part of or represent the views the Newport Naval Station,
the United States Navy, the Department of Defense or any of its components and has non-governmental status.