Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)

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MOAA team member Leslie Janaros was joined by Si Simonson from the MOAA North DFW Chapter at the Uniting in Service: Military Thriving Dallas event, hosted by ZeroMils. ? This event reinforced the enduring value of military service - not just as a profession, but as a lifelong commitment to service that strengthens individuals and communities. By bringing together veterans, currently serving, military families, nonprofit and industry partners, it highlighted how leadership, purpose, and opportunity shape both those who serve and the next generation of recruits. ? The day began with a Circle of Remembrance and Community Run with wear blue: run to remember and ended with an incredibly inspiring appearance by Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta. Attendees engaged in a service project with Operation Gratitude to build 2500 care packages benefitting local veterans, showcasing the impact of service whether in or out of uniform. ? Events like these are a reminder that most in the military and veteran community are thriving, continuing to lead and serve in meaningful ways. And when challenges arise, organizations like MOAA are here with the resources, advocacy, and support to help those in our community navigate their journey back to thriving. ? At TotalForce+, these are the types of conversations we will explore as we advance solutions that strengthen national defense and support our community!

Great news for a million veterans! Those who earned both Montgomery GI Bill and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits while completing two separate periods of military service may now receive 12 additional months of educational assistance. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/edmZNKyQ

MOAA team member Leslie Janaros attended a ZeroMils networking reception in Arlington, TX, hosted in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum. The event brought together advocates like our friend (with the most recognizable jackets!) and TotalForce+ supporter Beau Higgins. All were united by a shared commitment to service. ? Opening March 25th, the National Medal of Honor Museum honors courage, sacrifice, and patriotism while preserving the legacy of those who served. This aligns in many ways to MOAA's mission - it's a good reminder of why we serve and our goal to inspire the next generation to service. You can find more information about the museum here: https://mohmuseum.org/ ? Thanks to Kevin Schmiegel and the team at ZeroMils for including us in this opportunity.

For generations, USAA has been a steadfast supporter of the military community, providing financial services tailored to those who serve. Their commitment to empowering servicemembers, veterans, and their families aligns perfectly with our mission to drive real impact for the military and veteran community. We’re honored to have them on board as we bring together leaders, innovators, and changemakers at TotalForce+. To learn more, go to https://hubs.ly/Q03cjKZ50. #TotalForcePlus #USAA #MilitaryCommunity #VeteransFirst #StrongerTogether

This week’s edition of Your Next Step: MOAA’s Military Transition Report looks at the path toward change – one we’re all taking, in one form or another, and one that goes beyond the milestone movements of leaving service or changing jobs. MOAA expert Erin E. Cardinal answers some key questions and offers advice on progressing toward your goal. If your goal is to own a successful franchise, you won’t want to miss our FREE web event March 26 with Tony Creed – a retired naval officer with more than 50 franchises to his name. He’ll have answers to your franchising questions and go over veteran-friendly resources for all stages of ownership. All this, and more!??

Jennifer Goodale and Tony Lombardo are here to give you another Advocacy Update from MOAA. This week we discuss what's happening on the Hill, what to do when you have concerns, and how to advocate for yourself and your military family. Don't forget to follow MOAA and share this video to make sure you and your network stay up to date.

FINRA and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation allows military spouses, retiree spouses, and surviving spouses to earn a free certification as an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC) through AFCPE? (Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education?). Applications are open through April 15th--learn more here or through one of our free online information sessions:

Jennifer Goodale has some great tips for military families, explaining that talking to your lawmakers, even while serving, is your right as an American citizen. Share this to spread the word and stay tuned for the rest of our Advocacy Update!