CW3 Valerie Mettler, USAR, joined the Army Reserve at age 36 and has served in a variety of military intelligence assignments.

Members across the U.S. are involved as volunteers at their local Honor Flight hubs, which transport veterans to visit the war memorials in Washington, D.C.

Col. Francis P. “Frank” King, USA (Ret), started and runs an annual student essay and poster contest for Veterans Day.

Plan ahead now so you’re not caught off guard by the unexpected following the death of a spouse.

Learn about the MOAA members who helped evacuate thousands of casualties — and worked to pass legislation to honor their fellow heroes.

Cmdr. Jeffrey Allen, USPHS, has served for over 20 years, including numerous assignments with the Indian Health Service.

Cmdr. Jonathan Heesch, NOAA, served 14 years in the Marine Corps before transitioning to the NOAA Corps in 2007.

Members are presenting flag history and etiquette at schools in Arkansas and Missouri.

The Surviving Spouse Virtual Chapter offers opportunities for learning, camaraderie, and information sharing.

Retired Army Col. Patrick Powers’ nonprofit holds weeklong sailing camps for the children of fallen servicemembers.

MOAA Life Member Col. Tim Sheppard, USA (Ret), helped start Wyoming’s Veterans Talking to Veterans in 2022.

Linda Wolverton was recognized with MOAA’s Surviving Spouse Liaison Excellence Award for her work with the Luke (Ariz.) Chapter.