News Releases

MOAA Hosts Free Military Spouse Symposium and Career Fair at Virginia Beach Convention Center

May 6, 2011
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, MOAA invites spouses of all servicemembers and ranks, including those in the Guard, reserve and who are retired, to attend MOAA’s 5th annual military spouse symposium, lunch, and career fair - all FREE - on Thursday, May 12 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

Statement from MOAA President on the Death of Bin Laden

May 2, 2011
Retired Navy VADM Norb Ryan Jr., President of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), released the following statement on the death of Osama bin Laden: “The death of Osama bin Laden sends a clear message that the United States kept its word, that those who do us harm or wish to do us harm will be held accountable ..."

Military Officers Association of America Hosts 5th Annual Military Spouse Symposium and Free Career Fair in Virginia Beach

April 25, 2011
MOAA will host its 5th annual military spouse symposium titled "Keeping a Career on the Move," and will also include a free career fair, hosted in partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 12 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center.

MOAA Storms Capitol Hill

April 14, 2011
More than 150 members of MOAA met in Washington, D.C. to participate in MOAA’s annual “Storming the Hill” campaign on Wednesday, April 13. Participants visited the office of nearly every senator and representative of their home state to discuss MOAA’s key legislative priorities.

MOAA Livestreaming Address by House Armed Services Committee Chairman

April 13, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011, MOAA will broadcast live a speech by Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, as he addresses the attendees of the MOAA Council Presidents’ Dinner. McKeon will speak about key issues related to the support of U.S. servicemembers as part of the week-long series of events for MOAA’s annual “Storming the Hill.”

MOAA to Broadcast Army Personnel Chief's Speech Live On the Web

April 13, 2011
MOAA will broadcast live on the web the luncheon keynote speech given by LTG Thomas Bostick, USA, Army G-1, on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. EST.

MOAA/Corporate Gray Host D.C.’s Largest Free Career Fair for Military Members and Their Spouses With Career-Development Seminars and Résumé Critiques

March 28, 2011
Active duty, retired, former, Reserve/National Guard servicemembers and their spouses are invited to attend a free career fair with approximately 100 employers, career-development seminars, and onsite résumé critiques in Washington, D.C., Apr. 6.

MOAA Observes National Medal of Honor Day

March 25, 2011
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) would like to pay respect to the Medal of Honor recipients for their heroism and valor in action above and beyond the call of duty. Congress designated March 25 each year as National Medal of Honor Day.

MOAA President Urges Congress to Pass Defense Spending Bill

March 4, 2011
MOAA has told Congress it needs to pass a FY2011 Defense Appropriations Bill, because sustaining operations under a continuing resolution (CR) is hurting both military people and readiness.