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4.8 million veterans have already gone through toxic exposure screening. Now, the VA is shifting its focus to the 3 million veterans enrolled with the VA but aren't seeking their care.
The effort targets those who've enrolled with the VA but do not receive medical care from the agency.
🚨 Are you wondering where things are at with the NDAA?? Here is your latest update!
Learn more now and see how MOAA priorities are shaping up in the upcoming legislation.
This must-pass legislation could address TRICARE changes, housing costs, and much more.
Dec. 5 | MOAA's annual review of your VA benefits
💻 Join our subject-matter expert, Capt. Paul Frost, AFC®, USN (Ret), for an in-depth look at your earned benefits and how you can access them!
Join MOAA's accredited veterans service officer to learn how to access what you've earned.
🚨 The MOAA Foundation is now accepting 2024 Community Outreach Grant applications! 🚨
❤️ These grants are offered to MOAA councils or chapters providing services to local military and veteran families in critical need.
Learn more about these grants and find the application at moaa.org/communitygrant.
The decision to ground all ospreys in Japan comes after the fatal accident on Nov. 29 in the country's southern waters.
We continue to hold those affected by this tragedy in our thoughts. ❤️
Tokyo has asked the U.S. military to ground all Ospreys operating in Japan except for those searching for the downed airmen.
'Tis the season of giving...and the NDAA.
On this week's episode of MOAA's , Jennifer Goodale and Cory Titus discuss the path forward, including MOAA-backed provisions we hope to see in the final legislation.
✍️ Want to help? Sign up for our legislative action center: moaa.org/takeaction
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As we head into December, all (advocacy) eyes are on the National Defense Authorization Act. Will Congress find a way to get this “must-pass” bill across the...
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us! ☃️❄️
The NORAD Santa Tracker is back Dec. 1...and it is better than ever!
Here is what you can expect -
On Friday, the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado Springs, Colo., will reactivate Noradsanta.org, where users can find festive music, games, videos and a countdown clock to Christmas.
📍 Southern Japan
At this time, the cause of the crash and the status of the five others on board are not known. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic accident.
A crew member who was recovered from the ocean after a U.S. military Osprey carrying six people crashed off southern Japan has been pronounced dead.
Did you miss the first Fall session of Dare to Dream today?!
🙌GOOD NEWS! It is not too late to sign up for the remainder of the series!
You will not want to miss out! Register TODAY! 😀
This virtual event series will help you discover your purpose. Register today! Discounts available for Premium and Life members.
🤔 Are you considering participating in a clinical trial? Your TRICARE coverage may include all medical care and testing needed to determine eligibility, as well as medical care required during the study.
Here is everything you need to know! 👀
Learn how your coverage works with these trials, and find out what questions you should ask before committing to a study.
Your donation will ensure our community has the support of The MOAA Foundation and MOAA Scholarship Fund every day of the year. Every gift, no matter the size, will help positively impact our nation’s heroes. ❤️
Fun fact of the day!!🤔
🧴 Not only was superglue discovered during WWII, but it also used to be named "Alcohol-Catalyzed Cyanoacrylate Adhesive Compositions/Superglue." Try saying that 5 times fast!
Though discovered by accident, super glue has become a staple of American households.
May you finally rest in peace, Lt. Gene F. Walker. 🕊️
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Gene F. Walker died in World War II during a battle in Germany.
We wish Gen. Eric Smith continued healing!
"When I was shot in 2004, I bounced back from that. I'll bounce back from this." 💪❤️
In a video address to Marines posted on Instagram, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith assured them that he is recovering and is "still in the fight."
This truly is a victory for ! 💪💖
Find out what this Texas case could mean for out-of-state license acceptance across the nation.
This bipartisan House bill would make veterans eligible for more federal housing assistance by not including their service-earned disability benefits in Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income calculations.
We applaud this effort to ensure veterans have access to the housing they so rightfully deserve! 👏👏
A small change made by the bipartisan Home for the Brave Act would make a big difference for many in need.
Service members and their families have faced quality-of-life issues for decades, and their sacrifices MUST be recognized.
MOAA supports the whole military community and will continue to fight to protect your hard-earned benefits. 💪
Problems continue with providing critical benefits like safe housing and access to child care for all who serve.
📅 Nov. 29 | MOAA Virtual Career Fair
🤔Are you ready to retire from service, or are a military spouse ready for your next opportunity but don’t know where to start?
Register NOW for our Virtual Career Fair to connect with companies like ClearanceJobs, Fusion 2, Inc., Leidos, Rolls-Royce plc, and Synchrony.
Thank you, Delta Dental Insurance Company, for helping make this and other MOAA events possible!
Sign up for this Nov. 29 event for free and connect with employers nationwide!
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to...SHOP! We won't tell anyone if you score deals for yourself this holiday season! 😉🛍️
Check out MOAA’s 2023 Holiday Gift Guide.
Find must-have products for the whole family, including offerings from veteran-owned businesses.
Ahh, you've finally put your feet up to relax (or take a nap) after all that turkey and Thanksgiving fun. 🦃
Now it is time for some holiday history!
We’re using historical newspapers to look back 75 years at how Americans celebrated Thanksgiving in 1944 during World War II.
We can all be thankful this Thanksgiving that our very symbol of freedom, the bald eagle, is not on the menu! 🦅😱
Thanksgiving Day began in the U.S. as a way to give thanks for God, country and the Union.
No matter how you get your turkey on this year, MOAA wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂
📍 Pheonix, AZ
This past weekend, MOAA National leaders headed to the Grand Canyon State for the West Region Council and Chapter Leaders’ Workshop! Best practices were discussed, inspiring ideas were shared, and everyone worked together to strengthen MOAA's council and chapter system. 🤝
Together, we can make a bigger impact and make a real difference in OUR community. 💪
The season of giving is upon us! 🍂🦃
MOAA President and CEO Brian Kelly shares a message with you all this Thanksgiving -
"Through the work of MOAA’s Charities, The MOAA Foundation and MOAA Scholarship Fund, we witness our community coming together to get through challenging times and I am truly thankful to be a part of such a generous and caring community."
We need your support to continue making a difference, and thank you greatly in advance for your donation!
Your generosity helps MOAA support the needs of the uniformed services community. Here’s how.
Gone are the days when cadets and Midshipmen were at risk of being kicked out of their service academy and having to pay back their educational costs if they had children while still in school! 👶
Congress mandated the change in 2021. Updated guidance finally took effect this month. Learn more about the new rules.
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
MOAA's 'Dare To Dream' series is BACK! 😍
🎁 ...and right in time for the season of giving! Have you stopped to think about what you can gift YOURSELF this year?? How about the gift growth?
Cmdr. Erin Cardinal, USN (Ret), MOAA Program Director, Transition Services & Family Programs will provide the push you are looking for to jumpstart your biggest dreams over the next 4 Tuesdays from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST.
Learn more and register today at moaa.org/daretodream.
Capt. Don Walsh made history in 1960 by being part of the first two-person crew ever to travel the deepest part of the ocean.
💖May he rest in peace.
In January 1960, Don Walsh, then a U.S. Navy lieutenant, and Swiss engineer Jacques Piccard were sealed inside a 150-ton, steel-hulled bathyscaphe named the Trieste to attempt to dive nearly seven miles (11 kilometers) below the surface.
⏰Don’t forget to make your donation in support of The MOAA Foundation and/or MOAA Scholarship Fund next week!
🖱️✔️Visit charities.moaa.org/2023GivingTuesday to donate!
Your tax-deductible donation will ensure our nation’s heroes have the support they need year-round. 💪
The season of giving is alive and well in Hastings, Minnesota!
Check out this awesome story about a veteran who received the gift of mobility when he needed it most!
Veteran Tim Serres, who has difficulty breathing, is delighted when surprised with a life-changing scooter by a group that's become TikTok-famous.
If you are a fan, you may 'butt heads' with the , but how much do you know about the United States Naval Academy's "Bill" the goat?? 🐐
Since 1890, 37 goats named "Bill" have served as the mighty Midshipmens' mascot.
MOAA continues to advocate for ...and the work is far from over.
Learn how YOU can join us in the fight for a better quality of life within the military community today.
MOAA continues its work to fight hunger in the ranks.
This case may have been brought on by one veteran, but the result could impact a very large part of the military community.
Here is what you need to know -
The case looks at eligibility for both Post-9/11 and Montgomery GI Bill benefits. The result may impact 1.7 million veterans.
IMPORTANT UPDATE - Federal agencies will have until Dec. 2028 to utilize the flexibilities granted by the military spouse hiring authority.
MOAA is committed to helping secure employment in the federal workforce!
The MOAA-backed policy may help members of this underemployed community land federal positions. Here’s how it works.
It is your time to SHINE! 🌟
Transitioning careers is not easy, but that is where we step in.
Let MOAA help! Learn how YOU can stand out in the crowd and land that dream job!
You can stand out from the pack ... with the right preparation. Learn more in time for MOAA’s upcoming Virtual Career Fair.
These changes will result in a loss of dedicated classrooms, new schedules and a more structured environment, but these students will still have access to differentiated, direct instruction from a special education teacher.
What do you think about this program??
Some of these students already are moving into general education classrooms as part of the new policy.
Some of the sites buying and selling personal information curated their search criteria to military demographics like branch, duty and veteran status.
Stay vigilant! Here are some ways you can protect yourself -
A study points to the national security risks and potential for blackmail attached to these findings.
Col. Chris Dooley, the legislative liaison for the Chattanooga Chapter of MOAA, served 30 years in the military, but his service did not end there.
Learn more about the incredible work he is doing for those who need it most!
Col. Chris Dooley, USAF (Ret), of the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Chapter, is a recipient of MOAA’s 2023 Col. Steve Strobridge Legislative Award.
👏 Good news! WWII veterans will no longer have to make copayments or pay enrollment fees and monthly premiums.
MOAA has everything you need to know.
🖱️ Click to learn more -
The VA also announced expanded benefits connected to Camp Lejeune water contamination, and a rural outreach effort.
👀 Important military healthcare information!
👉 MOAA has you covered with everything you need to know! Click to learn more now.
Any changes you make to your plan will take effect Jan. 1. Learn about the process, and check out 2024 rates.
📣 ATTENTION VETERANS! 📣
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS) is conducting a survey to gauge awareness and understanding of the agency’s services provided at Vet Centers.
⏳ The survey is open through Nov. 30.
🤫 Responses to this survey will be anonymous.
🖱️ Click to learn more and submit your responses!
Vet Centers serve critical needs for veterans of all generations. Find out how you can support their mission.
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November is National Family Caregivers Month! 💕 MOAA and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation are proud to support America’s #HiddenHeroes who have selflessly answered this call to service. We salute YOU! Head to MOAA.org/Caregivers for resources, guidance, and support as you navigate your caregiver journey. #CaregiversMonth #NeverStopServing #HiddenHeroes
Booz Allen Hamilton’s Jermaine McElveen gets it! Hear what he has to say about the turn out at the Oct. 4th Network for Career Success. Your military service makes you a fantastic candidate in so many career spaces, and we are here to help. Wherever you are on your career journey, MOAA has resources for servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses seeking the opportunity to take the next step in their professional life. Visit moaa.org/events for all upcoming transition and career events. #transition #milspouse #career
ICYMI: MOAA member, Former Army Capt. Larry Taylor was presented with the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House on Sept. 5, 2023. Learn more about this American hero in this interview provided by Charles H. Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center. #NeverStopServing #MedalofHonor
This week, Jennifer Goodale and Cory Titus from the MOAA government relations team discuss where efforts to restore the Basic Allowance for Housing to 100% stand in Congress. Tune in to the conversation at MOAA.org/BAHupdate. #RestoreBAH #AdvocacyUpdate
Visit moaa.org/NDAA for the latest. #Veterans #NDAA
Jennifer Goodale and Cory Titus from MOAA’s Government Relations team discuss their day on the hill talking to the Senate about the Military Spouse Hiring Act. Head to MOAA.org/MilSpouse for the full update. #MilSpouse #hiring
Congratulations to the Levels of Excellence award winners. Our Councils and Chapters members continue to raise the bar! #veterans #moaa
NEW PODCAST EPISODE: “We came in and … we blasted that door off its hinges and engaged the Taliban.” https://lnkd.in/e_t-m3hq Col. Chris Barnett's heroism in Afghanistan saved the lives of 40 Green Berets. Hear his story on our Never Stop Serving Podcast.
Happy Birthday to the United States Public Health Service!
Make sure to complete your enrollment today to ensure dental and vision coverage for 2022. Go to https://www.benefeds.com/ to learn more.
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