Peggy McGee Navy Captain Chuck Vaughan, President of the Arizona Council of Chapters, swore in the new board for the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), at their December dinner. Running the organization in 2026 will be Lt Col Darren Venters, Legislative Affairs and Transition Liaison; Nora Durham, Surviving Spouse Liaison; Maj…
Peggy McGee Traditionally, Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), members were given gifts from the Chapter at holiday time, an activity that became more labor intensive and expensive over the years. Many members commented that they already had more than enough holiday decorations or other décor than they needed. The board recommended…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its second annual Grocery Collection for homeless veterans served by Tucson’s VA Hospital. The Chapter far exceeded last year’s results, because both Quail Creek and La Canada Desert Homes III offered collection points. The value of the non-perishable foods and paper, cleaning,…
Peggy McGee On Nov. 20 the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be hosting an early Thanksgiving dinner in the El Dorado Room in the La Perla building on the La Posada campus. The social period begins at 5 p.m., with dinner being served at 5:45 p.m. The cost of the…
Peggy McGee The project was 18 months in the making because of design issues and approvals, but the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America, persevered and was finally able to donate 150 Challenge Coins to support the Tucson VA Hospital. The Challenge Coins will be presented to those who successfully complete the special…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), awarded a belated $2,500 scholarship to Cadet Major Milan Wilkinson. Cadet Wilkinson, a 2025 graduate from Rio Rico High School, was the class valedictorian, a role she was fulfilling when the MOAA Awards Ceremony was held in early May. Milan will be pursuing…
Peggy McGee After a 3-1/2-month break from sponsoring luncheons and dinners, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOAA), will kick off its program season on Sept. 18 with a dinner at American Legion Post 66, 1560 W. Duval Mine Road in Green Valley. Menu options include a choice of chicken or beef. The cost…
Peggy McGee The Airmen of the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, were delighted to see their food pantry restocked after the Independence Day holiday. Thanks to all who so generously contributed 180 pounds of groceries. The food choices were varied, and the paper, cleaning, and hygiene items will help reduce their bill when they…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association (MOAA), recently awarded three $2,500 scholarships to graduating JROTC Cadets from local high schools. Cadet Ismael Cheang, Jr., will use the scholarship when he enters the University of Arizona (UA) in the fall to study mechanical engineering. Cheang, a Colonel in the Air Force JROTC at…
Peggy McGee The Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), held their election of officers and directors at their November meeting, and those elected were sworn in at the December dinner. Once again, several Quail Creek residents demonstrated their willingness to continue to lead by volunteering to fill key positions. New or returning…