The largest association of officers with over 390,000 members
Over 440 affiliates nationwide
We’re co-chair of the 33-member Military Coalition
Even though we’re an association of officers, our primary focus is advocacy on the Hill for all uniformed service members in all components and their families
Noteworthy legislative gains are:
Fought for TRICARE for Life
Eliminated “Widow’s Tax” for Survivor Benefit Plan by Social Security Payments
Repealed CPI-1% COLA cut for military retirees entering service after Jan 1, 2016
Retained dual military couple housing allowance eligibility
Fought for and won the Post 9/11 GI Bill
Legislative Goals:
Remove the sequester
End disabled/survivor financial offsets and penalties
Ensure TRICARE reform sustains access to and performance of top quality care
Prevent disproportional TRICARE fee hikes and inordinate program changes
Guard against erosion of earned compensation and commissary benefits
Numerous discounts on products and services:
Dell and Apple products
Insurance plans
Benefits information
Transition and job assistance
Scholarships and education assistance
BASIC membership is free and all electronic
2017 PREMIUM membership rates are $43 annually ($40 surviving spouse) and $105 for a three year ($95 surviving spouse) membership
