Military Officers Association of America

Originally called the Retired Officers Association, the organization that is now the Military Officers Association of America was founded in 1929. The association's first headquarters in Los Angeles, California. The association's goal was to provide advice and assistance to fellow military officers throughout United States. The organization also promoted fraternal relations among America's uniformed services. The association moved its headquarters into the District of Columbia area in 1944. At that time, the organization had approximately 2,600 members. == Organization ==

Membership in the association is open to active duty, retired, and former commissioned officers and warrant officers from the uniformed services of the United States including the National Guard and Reserve components. The eight uniformed services are the United States Army, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the United States Space Force, the United States Coast Guard, the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps. Surviving spouses of deceased officers are eligible for membership. == Advocacy ==

The association promotes military professionals and encourages government policies that support military members and their families. == See also ==