The chapter gave the gear -- and monetary contributions -- to Santa’s Castle at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

The chapter is working with Guitars for Vets, which helps veterans heal through music.

The December issue of Council and Chapter News is now available. Find details about applying for a Community Outreach Grant, learn how to cope with holiday blues, and find out what other affiliates have been up to in their communities.

Col. Chris Dooley, USAF (Ret), of the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Chapter, is a recipient of MOAA’s 2023 Col. Steve Strobridge Legislative Award.

Col. Monti Zimmerman, USA (Ret), is a 2023 recipient of the Colonel Steve Strobridge Legislative Award.

The November issue of Council and Chapter News is now available. Learn how you can support MOAA Charities on Giving Tuesday, read about the efforts of two surviving spouse liaisons, and find out what other affiliates have been up to in their communities.

Lt. Col. Roy Yenchesky, USA (Ret), is a recipient of MOAA’s Surviving Spouse Liaison Excellence Award.

Cheryl Toland is a recipient of MOAA’s Surviving Spouse Liaison Excellence Award.

The chapter’s support addresses child care, financial education, and other needs of servicemembers.

The chapter is using grants from The MOAA Foundation to assist two programs.

The October issue of Council and Chapter News is now available. Learn how to share your input regarding future advocacy topics, find details about attending MOAA’s annual meeting, and read about what other affiliates have been up to in their communities.

With grant funds from The MOAA Foundation, the chapter donated backpacks to veterans attending the event.