This recognition is one of many Rear Adm. Jack Buffington, USN (Ret), has received for his service in the Navy and in higher education.

The Chattanooga (Tenn.) Chapter received a Community Outreach Grant from MOAA Charities for its work with the Hamilton County Veterans Treatment Court.

Members of the Ozark Regional Chapter volunteer at their local food bank, which distributes 200-plus boxes of food a month for veterans and their families.

Cmdr. Jack Gillett, USN (Ret), has increased more than threefold the Pikes Peak (Colo.) Chapter’s sponsorship of ROTC and Junior ROTC programs and started an award program for students.

Grand Canyon (Ariz.) Chapter members took part in a series of events on and around Veterans Day at Northern Arizona University.

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Several chapter members were instrumental to the development of the Timothy M. Grippen Veterans Resource Center and a tiny homes community.

After a 30-year Army career, retired Col. Matthew Sprenger continues to serve by supporting future, current, and past servicemembers through the Mid-Hudson Chapter of MOAA.

Cmdr. Mike McCoy, USCG (Ret), volunteers with local veterans’ groups, including MOAA’s Pikes Peak Chapter in Colorado.

After serving for 20 years, Lt. David Mosley, USN (Ret), became an active member of the Northeast Florida Chapter, where he enjoys the camaraderie and helping the veterans’ community.

Col. Robert “Bob” Tyler, USMC (Ret), is working to tell positive stories of veterans contributing to their communities.

Former Army Capt. Jack Martin received the Republic of Korea Ambassador for Peace Medal at an August chapter event.