This is the official page for Spouse Programs at the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). MOAA understands the needs and concerns of today's military families and we're here to help you meet life's challenges along the way.
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www.moaa.org/spouse Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. With more than 355,000 members from every branch of service - including active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired, former officers, plus their families - we are a powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of the military community at every stage of life
www.moaa.org/spouse Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. With more than 355,000 members from every branch of service - including active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired, former officers, plus their families - we are a powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of the military community at every stage of life
Mission: MOAA's highest priority is providing first-class service to our members. We are the leading voice on compensation and benefit matters for all members of the military community, and we provide expert advice and guidance to our members and their spouses.
Operating as usual
Joining Forces “aimed to bring attention to the needs of service members and their families as well as veterans.”
The Joining Forces initiative that supported military families and veterans is coming back to the White House with President-elect Joe Biden’s administration under the office of the future first lady Jill Biden, who helped established it in 2011.
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Military Officer magazine's January edition includes important updates to your pay and benefits for 2021. If you're not a member, learn more at www.moaa.org/join.
We ask all members of the military and veteran community to join us in committing to a peaceful transition of government on Jan. 20.
Read MOAA’s full statement.
RIP❤️
She became a minor celebrity toward the end of her life, after the Marine Corps and the media were able to determine she held the title for longevity.
MOAA’s application for loans and grants through the MOAA Scholarship Fund is now open and will close on March 1st. Learn more about the process and the eligibility requirements at www.moaa.org/education.
In four years, Penczak has grown her team to over 150 military spouses working in six countries!
Michelle Penczak, military spouse and founder of Squared Away, employs and empowers military spouses to build their own careers. Squared Away, a full-service virtual executive assistant company, allows its employees to work from anywhere in the world while still servicing its clients.
Looking for remote work? Here's a good place to start.
FlexJobs is excited to announce its eighth annual Top 100 Companies with Remote Jobs list. If you want a remote job in 2021, start here!
Totally agree with tip #5!
sc: GI Jobs Finding civilian employment can be an uphill battle. COMPETITION IS FIERCE AND SOMETIMES IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS
If you’re one of the many people who’s currently looking for a new job or planning to start a job search soon, here’s what you need to know about finding a job in 2021.
Here’s how to nail your job search in the new year.
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Missed the Tricare Select deadline? Important read!
This may mean a rude awakening for retirees who haven't set up payments for Tricare Select. But DoD is cutting you some slack.
Disenrolled in Tricare Select? Don't panic. Read this.
The enrollment fee took effect Jan. 1, but it’s not too late to restore retroactive coverage.
Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network
Our first virtual hiring fair of 2021 kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on January 21. Open to all transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and military caregivers, this virtual hiring fair is your opportunity to meet, network, and interview with healthcare industry employers.
Participating employers include: Ascension | Mayo Clinic Health System | Amedisys | Booz Allen Hamilton | HCA Healthcare | Johns Hopkins Medicine | Magellan Federal | Cedars-Sinai | Leidos
The Healthcare Hiring Fair is presented by Brazen, HCA Healthcare, and Toyota USA.
Register now: https://events.hiringourheroes.org/event/b6e8c8b8-c151-4a80-9339-d45d6cc6ccac/summary?environment=P2&5S%2CM3%2Cb6e8c8b8-c151-4a80-9339-d45d6cc6ccac=
Dear Military Spouse: You Are Extraordinary
What I want to tell you, especially all my military spouse, Must-Have Parents out there, is that this life is not normal.
Mark your calendar!
MilSpouseFest, along with their presenting sponsor USAA is a FREE day or evening of resources, information and prizes for military spouses.
It's not set in stone, but this is what we can likely expect for 2022.
It’s never too early to plan your future finances. Here’s a look at what to expect.
Worth the read! MOAA’s efforts included a number of improvements to programs helping special needs families. Here’s a look at some of the changes.
Learn more about these program improvements that will help those in uniform.
Have you ever imagined yourself sitting in the stadium at the Super Bowl? Now is your chance!
The NFL thanks all of our service members, veterans and military families. To recognize your service to our country and show our gratitude, we are inviting you and your family to be a part of Super Bowl LV by uploading a photo of yourself or loved ones that will be printed as fans in the stands.
The Last Widow of a Civil War Soldier Just Died at 101
Helen Viola Jackson married James Bolin in 1936 -- she never remarried.
86 companies recently added bring this initiative to 500 working toward improving milspouse employment opportunities!
500 private and federal employers are now specifically, actively recruiting military spouses.
Super excited about this! Spread the word!
2021 is the Year of the Military Spouse Entrepreneur.
Love this post from Jo, My Gosh to get the new year off to a great start!
It's time to shine, friend. Here's everything you need to set intentions and get ready for the new year!
Hiring Our Heroes is accepting applications for upcoming Virtual AMPLIFY events!
AMPLIFY is an exclusive two-day event that leads a cohort of military spouses through intensive career preparation, professional development, and networking
AMPLIFY is an exclusive two-day event that leads a cohort of military spouses through intensive career preparation, professional development, and
What life lesson did you learn in 2020?
Oh, what a year, my friends! 2020 was not at all the year we expected or the year that we
"The Defense Department spends over $1 billion a year on treatment of obesity-related issues, including lost productivity..."
A Congressional Research Service report says the Defense Department spends more than $1 billion on obesity every year.
New Law Will Give Gold Star Families Free Park Access
All National Parks will be free to visit
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Learn more about what the legislation means for your earned benefits.
Great opportunity for your daughters!
Blue Star Careers is proud to introduce Rosie Riveters, a fantastic organization that provides a fun space for girls ages 4-14 to imagine, create, and play while developing their skills in STEM. Help us inspire the next generation of STEM leaders to join our upcoming webinar on January 13th at 1 PM ET, to find out how to get involved!
Register for the virtual event here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4871926
Learn more about careers in STEM and activities at https://bddy.me/38RoYLk
Planning your next move? Here is a glimpse at what to expect.
Will some of the COVID protocols for industry continue?
“...this NDAA is a reflection of the efforts of many MOAA members and so many others throughout the year.”
Learn more about what the legislation means for your earned benefits.
Happy New Year!!!
There are OUR resolutions...
What’s on the to-do list for the coming year, and beyond, as the 117th Congress takes shape.
Another amazing MilKid! We're impressed!
See this and more inside the December issue of Military Spouse Magazine! Our daughter Harper came into this world with
Are you making New Year's resolutions?
Find out how to achieve all of your New Year's Resolutions with these tips and tricks to break down your goals and keep them organized.
TRICARE Select health plan members and stakeholders who have not yet set up their enrollment fee allotment must do so by Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, or they risk disenrollment. Please share!
Join MOAA and help us fight for military families!
MOAA will work to protect your earned pay and benefits. Here’s what’s at stake.
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To all the amazing military dads out there, enjoy your day!
Hear tips and tricks directly from LinkedIn!
LEGIS update continued
Tune into the MOAA legislative update live from Camp Pendleton.
Excited to participate in Hiring our Heroes’ launch of a Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone in San Diego! Tune in live!
ICYMI: LinkedIn is helping MilSpouses keep a career on the move!
This weekend, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Proud to share exciting news with the military spouse community at Peterson AFB and all over the world. This Executive Order is a big step toward improving the employment landscape for military spouses. Hiring Our Heroes The White House Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
Couldn’t join us for today’s “Keeping a Career on the Move” Symposium? Tune in now! Tips from Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Professional Network’s Mona Dexter!
Camp Pendleton MilSpouse Symposium!
Join us Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon as we bring you the Army-Navy Game presented by USAA like you’ve never seen it before. All the tradition and the rivalry that makes Army-Navy the best rivalry in all of sports.
Thank you to the administration for coming to Camp Lejeune to listen to military spouses and hear first-hand the employment challenges facing military spouses.
Really excited to kick off today’s Military Spouse Symposium with Hiring our Heroes at Camp Lejeune!
Let's try that again! MilSpouse employment policy...learn more today!
Advice from those who have been there, done that!
Real Spouses, Real Stories! Hear from those who are keeping a career on the move!
How do you keep your #CareerOnTheMove? Real spouses share their stories
Tag a #MilSpouse in Charleston that would benefit from attending this FREE personal and professional development symposium! Register here! #CareerOnTheMove www.moaa.org/SpouseSymposium via ripl.com
MOAA works tirelessly to ensure your military pay raise is on par with private-sector compensation. Join us today at www.moaa.org/join
Military Family Readiness Council postponed to Feb. 15, 2017.
Military Family Readiness Council: What is it and why should you care?
We need to make sure that any reforms to the military health care system will improve the quality of care for military families. Help us spread the word by joining our Thunderclap campaign. #Storming2016 http://thndr.me/uKU4aJ
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