Navy Federal Launches Military Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Unit

Organizational changes designed to deepen credit union’s support for Veterans and military communities

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navy Federal Credit Union today announced the formation of a new Military Affairs and Strategic Partnership business unit, to be led by Retired US Navy Capt. Keith Hoskins. This addition is designed to enhance Navy Federal’s support for Americans in uniform, Veterans and their families and was effective as of May 1, 2025.

“Navy Federal is dedicated to the financial wellbeing of our 14 million members across the globe,” said President and CEO Dietrich Kuhlmann. “We also have a duty to serve America’s broader military community. As we seek to expand our impact in this area, our new Military Affairs and Strategic Partnerships team will allow us to enhance our programs and better leverage relationships with partners who share our values. This will help us continue to provide meaningful, lifelong support to Servicemembers and their families.”

The Military Affairs and Strategic Partnerships unit will bring together Navy Federal’s various community engagement and member support initiatives under a single, cohesive strategy. This new framework will ensure a more unified approach to community impact, strengthening members’ financial health and supporting them through key moments both during and after military life.

Primary areas of focus include:

The Office of Financial Opportunity

Enhances numerous current Navy Federal programs to help its members achieve their financial and homeownership goals.

Strategic Partnerships and Community Impact

Amplifies Navy Federal's impact on our valued military, Veteran and member communities, through strategic alignment of external partnerships and community impact.

Government Relations and Public Policy

Engages in advocacy and initiatives to ensure Navy Federal is positioned to serve the unique needs of military members and their families.

Hoskins takes the helm of the Military Affairs and Strategic Partnerships team after serving as an executive at Navy Federal's Greater Pensacola Operations campus and later leading the credit union’s Branch Operations team, which has some 5,500 team members spread across 16 countries. Prior to joining Navy Federal, Hoskins served for 27 years in the US Navy before retiring as a Captain. There, he served as an FA-18 pilot on the Blue Angels flight demonstration team and as commanding officer for Naval Air Station Pensacola. Under Hoskins’ leadership, President Barack Obama awarded NAS Pensacola the Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award in 2015.

“Having served with dedication in the United States Navy and led teams with a purpose in Branch Operations, I now take the challenge of leading the Military Affairs and Strategic Partnerships business unit,” said Hoskins. “Our mission remains the same: to bring an unwavering commitment and a collaborative strategy to ensure we exceed the expectations of our members and the communities we serve. I am proud to be part of it and look forward to leading this new team and building on Navy Federal’s legacy of serving our military community.”

Tracy Montgomery, Senior Vice President, will serve as the acting lead for Branch Operations while the search for a full-time replacement is conducted.

About Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only 7 members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving more than 14 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, Veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 25,000 and has a global network of more than 365 branches. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA. Equal Opportunity Employer.