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About MOAA MOAA is an independent, nonprofit organization operated for the benefit of members of the uniformed services—active duty, former and retired, National Guard and Reserve—and their families and survivors. MOAA is dedicated to preserving their earned entitlements and to maintaining a strong national defense. Six out of 10 retired officers belong to MOAA, as do more than 30,000 active duty officers. There are about 390,000 total members. The association plays an active role in military personnel matters and especially proposed legislation affecting the career force, the retired community, and veterans of the uniformed services. MOAA was founded in Los Angeles on Feb. 23, 1929. It was the view of the founders that retired officers, as well as their families and survivors, would benefit greatly by joining together in an association - one that would counsel and render assistance to all officers in matters related to their retired status. Membership is open to active duty, retired, National Guard, reserve, former commissioned officers and warrant officers of the following uniformed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. For a little more information, see the full text at national. Individuals will find many opportunities to volunteer for a variety of activities, including:
The Austin Chapter has over 300 members and meets the third Wednesday of the month except for the Christmas party. We take a vacation during the three summer months. Come to a meeting and find out what we are really about.
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