Tag: MOAA

MOAA Elects New Board of Officers

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…

Beds for Service Dogs

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…

MOAA Helps Homeless Veterans

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,…

Green Valley MOAA Donates Challenge Coins to VA

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…

MOAA Awards Another Scholarship

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…

Free Legal Assistance for Some Veterans

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…

MOAA Awards Scholarships and Grants

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…

MOAA Board of Officers for 2025

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…