The Military Officers Association of America is strategically located in Alexandria, VA, adjacent to the nation’s capital, Washington, DC. The Association is fully supported by affiliate Chapters throughout the nation and is the preeminent lobby in Congress working on behalf of active duty and retired personnel of the United States uniformed services. The Association is a fraternal union of Commis
sioned or Warrant Officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, NOAA, USPHS or any Reserve component of those services. Our Northeast Florida Chapter has been a chartered affiliate of MOAA National since December 13, 1956. The Chapter membership represents all seven uniformed Services serving the nation and all ranks from Warrant Officer to Flag Officers. Regular membership of our Chapter is composed of men and women who are serving or have ever served as Commissioned or Warrant Officers on active duty in any of the seven uniformed services. Auxiliary members of our Chapter are Widows or Widowers of any deceased individual who would, if living, be eligible for membership. Through its various committees and the Auxiliary, our Chapter sponsors a wide range of programs and activities throughout the year. Following are some of the highlights:
There is a monthly social event for members, spouses and guests. Normally this event is a lunch/dinner meeting with a cocktail and social hour. Dinner is followed by a guest speaker or paid local entertainment. A formal dinner dance is held shortly before Christmas, and other special events are celebrated throughout the year such as Oktoberfest. Our Chapter’s Legislative Affairs Chairperson is acutely involved in promoting timely and actionable awareness of state and national legislation that may affect the welfare of service members, both active duty and retired, enlisted personnel and officers, their families and survivors. MOAA National is widely acclaimed as the premier and most effective Congressional lobby representing military members and their families and has been extremely successful in initiating and maintaining benefits dutifully earned through arduous years of warfare, family separations and military service. Always standing by to “take care of our own”, the personal affairs committee is there for those who may just need comfort or assistance, in the hospital or confined to a long term care facility. A monthly newsletter containing relevant and useful information of concern to members is distributed to each member by email or postal mail. Each year the Chapter undertakes community service projects, contributes generously to National’s scholarship fund and presents annual awards to distinguished ROTC / JROTC Cadets in area universities and high schools. The Chapter monetarily supports community and veteran charitable organizations such ROTC / JROTC and the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” Program, MOAA Scholarship, the Retiree Seminar plus Chapter members participates in numerous military and civilian activities and organizations. Members are strongly encouraged to become actively involved in leadership roles within our Chapter and participate in its activities. This is an excellent opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones. Annual Chapter dues are $25.00 for Officers and $12.50 for Auxiliaries. Chapter members must also be members of MOAA National, (800)234-6622 or [email protected]. Should you need further information about MOAA or our Chapter, please contact the Chapter Secretary/Membership Chair by via our website at https://moaafl.org/Chapters/NEFLMOAA/ContactUs.aspx?ID=1541. Our website also includes all the information you need for joining the chapter and MOAA if needed.
