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Our Mission |
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The Southwest Illinois Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a professional organization of military officers supporting the efforts of a nationally chartered veteran organization comprised of more than 320 chapters that is defending the interests of active duty, Reserve component, and retired military members to the national legislature. Within our local area, we support other veteran organizations supporting our men and women currently serving and those who have served. We meet monthly on the second Saturday evening of each month at a different location from September to June and feature guest speakers from the area who are of interest to our membership. We also sponsor annual scholarship awards for children, grandchildren, or relatives of Chapter members. Our annual Scholarship Auction raises funds for the scholarships locally and nationally. We welcome your participation and membership in the national and chapter organization.
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President's Message
"Listen, my children, and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere on the 18th of April in seventy-five. Hardly a man is now alive, who remembers that famous day and year."
Believe it or not, these words written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, one of America's greatest poets, were penned in an attempt to incite courage and patriotism as the nation moved toward civil war in 1860. Nowadays, our concerns turn more toward preparing and submitting our tax forms on time. Nevertheless, there are events that have occurred in April across many years that deserve our remembrance. Don’t worry…there won’t be a test later.
Closer to home, DoD is now issuing a new, more secure type of ID card that retirees with current paper-based cards with "indefinite" expiration dates can replace at their convenience, but not later than 2026. Visit the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) service centers at Scott AFB (375 FSS, 932 AW, or 126 ARW) to obtain the new ID card. The new card may also be used to get through the gate at Scott AFB after registering for the Scott Pass. Saves time when the line for ID checking is long! God bless you all and thank you for your continued participation in the Chapter and supporting and serving locally, state-wide, and nationally! Together, we will make things better. Never stop serving! |