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| Abbreviation | MOAA |
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| Formation | February 23, 1929 (96 years ago) (1929-02-23) |
| Type | Veterans' organization |
| Headquarters | Alexandria, Virginia |
Region | United States |
| Membership | 350,000 |
Chairman of the Board | Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, USMC (Ret) |
President | Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly,USAF (Ret.) |
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Publication | Military Officer |
| Website | moaa |
Formerly called | Retired Officers Association |
TheMilitary Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a professional association ofUnited States military officers. It is anonprofit organization that advocates for a strong national defense, but ispolitically nonpartisan.[citation needed] The association supports government policies that benefit military members and their families. Its membership is made up of active duty, retired, and formercommissioned officers andwarrant officers from theuniformed services of the United States.
Originally called theRetired Officers Association, the organization that is now the Military Officers Association of America was founded in 1929. The association's first headquarters inLos Angeles, California. The association's goal was to provide advice and assistance to fellow military officers throughout United States. The organization also promoted fraternal relations among America's uniformed services.[1][2][3]
The association moved its headquarters into theDistrict of Columbia area in 1944. At that time, the organization had approximately 2,600 members.[2] In 2002, the association changed its name to theMilitary Officers Association of America. The change took effect on 1 January 2003.[2]
Today, the Military Officers Association of America has over 350,000 members. It is the largest military officers' organization in the United States. In addition to supporting a strong national defense program, the association provides military benefits counseling, career transition assistance, and educational assistance for children of military families (including families of enlisted personnel).[1][2][4]
Membership in the association is open to active duty, retired, and former commissioned officers and warrant officers from the uniformed services of the United States including theNational Guard andReserve components. The eight uniformed services are theUnited States Army, theUnited States Marine Corps, theUnited States Navy, theUnited States Air Force, theUnited States Space Force, theUnited States Coast Guard, theUnited States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. Surviving spouses of deceased officers are eligible for membership.[1][2][4]
The association is governed by a board of directors. The board is composed of members from all eight uniformed services. Board members also represent six geographic regions. The membership elects its chairman and three vice chairmen. The board elects the association'spresident,chief financial officer, andsecretary. The president oversees the association's day-to-day operations. The association's headquarters is located inAlexandria,Virginia.[1][2][3][5]
The association promotes military professionals and encourages government policies that support military members and their families.[1][2] The association staff identifies important national defense issues and provides association members with regular updates on key issues and pending legislation. The association advocates for a strong national defense, but does not get involved in military strategy debates or support specific weapons systems.[2][6][7][8]
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