News Releases

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Virginia Council of Chapters (VCOC) hosts 28th Virginia Congressional Appreciation Event

May 22, 2013
Vice Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., USN (Ret), President of MOAA, joined more than 125 attendees, including six members of the Virginia congressional delegation, for the 28th Virginia Congressional Appreciation Luncheon, on Tuesday, May 21, at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.

MOAA’s 5K walk/run raised more than $7,000 for a local wounded warrior and his family

May 14, 2013
Threats of rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) staff, family and friends as they gathered at Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Va. on Saturday, May 11 for the MOAA Wounded Warrior 5K Walk/Run. The event was held to raise funds to assist U.S. Army Reserve SPC Jay Briseno and his family.

Annual Golf Classic Raises $75,000 for MOAA Scholarship Fund

May 10, 2013
“I’m thrilled to be here among some of our nation’s most dedicated servants both in and out of uniform,” said VADM Norb Ryan Jr., President of MOAA at the Tenth Annual MOAA /Jeff Peck Memorial Golf Classic, “and I want to extend hearty thanks to our Platinum sponsor Express Scripts, and our other sponsors and special guests who helped raise $75,000 for the MOAA Scholarship Fund.”

Hayden to head up MOAA’s Government Relations department and elected to co-chair The Military Coalition

April 29, 2013
Retired USAF Col. Mike Hayden has been named the new Director of Government Relations for MAA and was unanimously elected as co-chair of The Military Coalition (TMC).

Strobridge, Director of Government Relations at MOAA to Retire in April 2013

April 26, 2013
After a 24 year career in the U. S. Air Force and more than 19 years of service as Director of Government Relations for Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) , retired, Air Force Col. Steve Strobridge will retire at the end of April. Strobridge has worked tirelessly for the men and women of the military, their families, veterans and their survivors.

MOAA Storms the Hill urging support for key military personnel issues

April 22, 2013
MOAA Council and Chapter Presidents from all 50 states, accompanied by members of the national Board of Directors and headquarters staff, plus members of MOAA’s active duty, Guard, Reserve, spouse and auxiliary advisory committees stormed Capitol Hill on April 17 to visit nearly all 535 representatives and senators in support of key legislative priorities.

MOAA Stands Up For Military Beneficiaries at Senate Hearing

April 22, 2013
MOAA Government Relations Director Col. Steve Strobridge (USAF-Ret) testified against capping military pay raises and imposing dramatic TRICARE fee hikes at an April 17 hearing before the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) says White House defense proposals cross the line

April 11, 2013
MOAA believes the President’s pay and TRICARE fee proposals in the FY2014 budget cross the line for the all-volunteer force, including those serving and those that have served a career.

Military Officers Association of America selected as one of the 2013 “Best NonProfit Organizations to Work for”

April 2, 2013
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) has earned the distinction of being selected as one of the 2013 “Best NonProfit Organizations to Work for.” A special publication profiling the 50 organizations selected was published in the April 1, 2013 issue of The NonProfit Times.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) aligns with GovX.com as part of major give-back initiative

March 22, 2013
MOAA is aligning with GovX.com to offer substantial discounts to its members and their families.