Military Officers Association Of America

Programs: Military benefitsmoaa provides technical advice and assistance to members, their families and the broader military community on matters relating to military retirement rights, benefits, and privileges. This includes military retired pay, medical care, survivor benefits, social security, va benefits, employment restrictions, military base privileges, and income tax issues. Approximately 20-30 briefings are provided each year at the department of defense (dod) retiree open house meetings across the country.

chapter supportthe organization provides support to 405 independently organized and locally controlled chapters worldwide. This support involves chartering, providing organizational and administrative guidance and visiting approximately 140 of these chapters annually. These visits are to educate the members on the legislative advocacy efforts of the national organization and provide advice and assistance relating to their earned military service benefits and privileges.

transition services moaa provides assistance and information to members, their spouses and the military community in matters relating to career transition. This includes resume advice, job listings and self-marketing assistance on employment opportunities with veteran-friendly companies. Moaa participates in approximately 200 department of defense transition assistance program briefings each year across the country. In addition, moaa conducts at least four live and virtual career fairs for its members, their spouses and the broader military community each year.

spouse professional development-moaa has created a number of programs - including multiple annual symposia and online communication channels - to address the financial, educational, and career needs of military spouses. A major focus in the years ahead will be military spouse employment.