Pay & Benefits
Navigating the complex maze of military benefits and entitlements can be challenging. As an MOAA member, you have unlimited access to a team of highly trained benefits professionals equipped to help make sure you receive the military benefits you’ve earned. Legislative Action Center
MOAA has eight full-time lobbyists dedicated to protecting the interests of all members of the uniformed services-active duty and retired, National Guard and Reserve, and veterans-and their families and survivors. Chapter Locator
MOAA has more than 400 local chapters. Do you belong to one? Find out which chapters are near you and join one today. COLA Watch
View the latest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and compare it with previous years to prevent inflation’s erosion of your purchasing power. Financial Calculators
Use these quick and easy calculators to get the right figures when making important decisions on debt management, mortgage comparisons, retirement planning, and more. Educational Assistance
The application for the 2010-2011 school year is now available. Apply now!
Students and families, learn more about MOAA’s grants and scholarships for undergraduate students. Discounts
MOAA offers member-only insurance products, travel deals, and other discounts. Books and Guides - MOAA Info Exchange®
As a member, you have free access to MOAA’s Info Exchange® books and guides. Written in plain English, you’ll find information applicable to every stage of your military experience. Newsletters
Sign up for MOAA’s e-mail newsletters and alerts to keep up-to-date with what’s going on in the military community. MOAA Insurance Plans
As an MOAA member, take advantage of the many different insurance products (including MEDIPLUS TRICARE Supplements and Long Term Care Insurance) offering outstanding members-only benefits at reasonable rates. Careers
Thinking About Your Next Career? So Are We®! Come to MOAA’s career fair at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort in San Diego, on October 22, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and find the job of your dreams. There also will be several career transition seminars from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Military Officer
Military Officer magazine is MOAA’s flagship publication. Featuring articles on national defense, personal finance, health and wellness, travel and leisure, retirement lifestyles, careers, and more, it’s your monthly must-read — and it’s now available online. | Lessons Learned — In Harm’s Way
After finding himself in a precarious situation, a young Army lieutenant learns a lesson about what it takes to be a great leader and leading from the front. What Would You Do? — Incident at Shkin
By Capt. Bob Schoultz, USN-Ret. Courtesy of Capt. Rick Rubel, USN-Ret. – September 8, 2009
A combat leader has to decide how much force to use in a military operation and must weigh the possibility of injury or death of innocent noncombatants against the risk to which he might expose his troops. In this case, the commander accepts some risk to his troops to protect the innocent. Role Reversal — The Hidden Dangers of OTC Medications
By Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan, MSN, APN — September 14, 2009
The change from summer to fall inevitably brings with it allergy-induced sniffles, coughs, and cold viruses. While over-the-counter drugs may bring immediate relief from symptopms, they could also cause significant issues in older adults. Observation Post — Stress Relief
By Tom Philpott — September 8, 2009
A proposed VA regulation change aims to ease the path to PTSD benefits. Think Tank Nation — Entitlement Spending
By Dr. Alan L. Gropman – August 17, 2009
Stimulus spending has been grabbing the headlines of late, but a Heritage Foundation report reminds readers that entitlement spending is a looming structural problem. The Job You Didn’t Consider
By Heidi Russell Rafferty — August 11, 2009
You’ve grown accustomed to a military career full of adventure. Read on to learn how to find a second career that can keep your excitement level up. As I See It — The Desensitization of Memorial Day and Military Appreciation Month
By Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF-Ret. — May 14, 2009
Memorial Day was a big deal to my parents and their friends with still-fresh experiences of World War II and of the friends and loved ones lost in that conflict. It had powerful meaning to them, and not so much to the kids who hadn’t shared their sacrifice. Discussions & Blogs
Read what MOAA’s bloggers about finance, military spouses, defense issues, and more have to say, and then chime in with your own thoughts. |
