Military Officers Association of America

Sens. Tester and Moran, Reps. Takano and Bost to Receive Military Officers Association of America's Annual Awards for Supporting Servicemembers and Veterans

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), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) each will receive the Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award.

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  • ), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) and Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.) each will receive the Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award.
  • The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and the Arizona Coalition for Military Families each will receive MOAA's Distinguished Service Award.
  • TAPS was an integral partner in securing the passage of the PACT Act and a staunch advocate for veterans and survivors.
  • "They are truly making a profound difference for our men and women in uniform, our veterans, families, caregivers and survivors."

Military Officers Association of America Announces Four-Star Presenting Sponsorship with Korea Defense Veterans Association for 2023 MOAA Charities Golf Classic

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), the largest Korea defense veterans network, is the Four-Star Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting MOAA's 501(c)3 charities: The MOAA Foundation (TMF) and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today the Korea Defense Veterans Association (KDVA), the largest Korea defense veterans network, is the Four-Star Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting MOAA's 501(c)3 charities: The MOAA Foundation (TMF) and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.
  • "This promises to be an amazing day of golf and camaraderie," said Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret), MOAA President and CEO.
  • "We are honored and thankful to have the support of KDVA, who shares in our mission to support servicemembers, veterans, and their families."
  • For the past 18 years, MOAA's golf tournament has supported the MOAA Scholarship Fund, a vital resource for students of military families.

Jon Stewart, DAV, veterans and advocates urge Senate to ‘Act on the PACT Act’

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Friday, April 29, 2022
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My message is you cannot be America first when you continue to put veterans last.

Key Points: 
  • My message is you cannot be America first when you continue to put veterans last.
  • Her late husband is the namesake of the Heath Robinson Act, which was championed by Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown and later became a part of the Honoring our PACT Act.
  • Nearly 80% of burn pit claims are denied by the VA. Veterans need the fast tracking that comes with presumptive illnesses in the PACT Act.
  • Its time we get justice for these people and act on the PACT Act.

ASSEMBLYMAN RAMOS, CALMOAA, AND VETERANS GATHER TO SUPPORT AB 1623

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Thursday, April 14, 2022
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REDLANDS, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assemblyman James Ramos (D-Highland) joined with servicemembers and veterans on Friday, April 8, in Redlands, Calif., to rally support for his bill, AB 1623, which would provide state tax exemptions for retired members of the uniformed services at age 60, as well as their survivors who receive Department of Defense survivor benefits.

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  • "The California Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America (CALMOAA) is proud to support this bill, and we are fortunate to have Assemblyman Ramos as the author of AB 1623 , which has long been our top legislative priority," said CALMOAA President Lt. Cmdr.
  • The bill awaits a decision from the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee before continuing through the legislative process.
  • California is losing this talent and income to other states offering incentives for military retirees to relocate.
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Military Officers Association of America Announces Presenting Sponsorship with Acushnet for 2022 MOAA Charities Golf Classic

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today that Acushnet Company, the steward of leading golf brands Titleist and FootJoy, will be the presenting title sponsor of the 2022 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting The MOAA Foundation and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) announced today that Acushnet Company, the steward of leading golf brands Titleist and FootJoy, will be the presenting title sponsor of the 2022 MOAA Charities Golf Classic, supporting The MOAA Foundation and the MOAA Scholarship Fund.
  • The 18th annual MOAA Golf Charities Classic will take place Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at exclusive TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm in Potomac, Maryland.
  • About MOAA: The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers.
  • About MOAA Charities: Both MOAA Charities, the MOAA Scholarship Fund and The MOAA Foundation, are 501(c)3 entities and have achieved a GuideStar Platinum rating, the highest rating offered by the nonprofit rating organization.

Sen. Inhofe and Rep. Speier Among Military Officers Association of America's Annual Award Winners

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
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The recipients:

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  • The recipients:
    Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.) and Rep. Jackie Speier (D-Calif.) will receive the Arthur T. Marix Congressional Leadership Award.
  • Speier was instrumental in including improvements to the Exceptional Family Member Program in the FY2021 NDAA, which provides assistance for military families with special needs and ensures those needs are considered during the military assignment process.
  • "This year's award recipients have made impressive contributions to the military community," said Lt. Gen. Dana T. Atkins, USAF (Ret), MOAA president and CEO.
  • About MOAA: The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation's largest military officers' association with 350,000 members from every branch of uniformed service, including active duty, retired, National Guard, Reserve, and former officers and their families and survivors.

MOAA Announces New Chairman and 12 New Board Members

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
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The following 12 individuals also have been elected to MOAA's 36-member board .

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  • The following 12 individuals also have been elected to MOAA's 36-member board .
  • "I look forward to working with our new chairman and board members as we continue our efforts to protect the rights and improve the lives of those who serve and their families."
  • In addition to electing new members, MOAA's board in October formally recognized the U.S. Space Force as a new branch of service eligible for MOAA membership.
  • MOAA is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers, with more than 350,000 members from every branch of service.

MOAA, Syracuse University, Seek Active Duty Troops for Absentee Voting Survey

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Wednesday, April 4, 2018
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Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is teaming up with researchers at Syracuse University to study absentee voting challenges that active duty servicemembers face.

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  • Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is teaming up with researchers at Syracuse University to study absentee voting challenges that active duty servicemembers face each election cycle.
  • The nonpartisan survey, conducted by MOAAs charitable foundation, MOAA Military Family Initiative (MMFI), and the universitys Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), will gather information from active duty servicemembers to study this select groups perceptions of the voting and absentee voting processes.
  • In 2016, through a project funded by the Democracy Fund, MMFI conducted an outreach campaign to inform and educate military families about absentee voting.
  • Project outcomes suggested a need to better understand these families perceptions and understanding of the absentee voting process and use those findings to help increase military family participation in the voting process.