“I encourage others to try and do what I’m doing … not so much competing, but exercising and keeping healthy.”

Capt. Laurie Wesely, USNR (Ret), attended to seriously ill children during her two months onboard Africa Mercy in 2019.

From “auxiliary members” to “surviving spouses,” the mission, efforts, and accomplishments of this group continue to grow.

Army Capt. Siddardth Umapathy, a physiatrist, works with amputees and servicemembers with peripheral nerve injuries.

Lt. Cmdr. E.A. “Rex” King III, USN (Ret), and his wife, Donna Snow King, teach teens valuable life and leadership skills.

Col. Herb Stern, USA (Ret), 103, is the last survivor of West Point’s Class of 1941.

The heroism of Capt. Royce Williams, USN (Ret), in 1952 was shrouded in secrecy for decades.

The second annual event will be held during MOAA’s annual meeting in Kansas City, Mo. this fall.

Through the Moldova World Children’s Fund, Capt. Ray West, USN (Ret), is ensuring those who fled Ukraine and those fighting on the front lines have needed supplies.

Cmdr. Forrest “Woody” Browne, USN (Ret), has been playing the sport for nearly a decade.

The Western Colorado Chapter makes annual donations to Western Region One Source, which connects the military community to benefits and services.

Surviving spouses play an important role in educating elected officials about key legislation.