Lt. Col. (Rev.) Martha Kester, ARNG, was named a co-first female state chaplain in the National Guard.

Join the Surviving Spouse Virtual Chapter’s new book club.

Capt. Chris Bailey, USN (Ret), serves as liaison between the Washington Commanders and the local military and veterans’ community.

The Lake and Sumter Counties (Fla.) Chapter’s annual tournament benefits local veterans’ organizations and Junior ROTC scholarships.

Col. Cesar Rodriguez, USAF (Ret), volunteers with organizations in his Arizona community to assist homeless and women veterans and families.

Photos by Capt. Laura Hatcher, USN (Ret), are currently on display at the Virginia War Memorial.

The Global Security Forum will be held in New Haven, Conn., in September.

After serving for 30 years in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Col. Ron Light, USA (Ret), started Lighthouse Woodworking.

Chapter members participated in a Dream Flights event in Florida, giving them the opportunity to fly in a biplane.

Members of the Surviving Spouse Advisory Council participated in MOAA’s Advocacy in Action event on Capitol Hill.

The Virginia chapter, through a local partnership, donated $10,000 to help fund and train the four-legged companion.

CW5 Harry Hobbs, USA (Ret), is a recent inductee in the Order of the Eagle Rising Society.