Peggy McGee Thanks to the Green Valley Chapter’s donation, five students pursuing undergraduate degrees and one entering a graduate program will find the financial challenges of higher education a little less daunting. Naval JROTC cadet Karson Darre from Sahuarita High School was awarded a $2,500 scholarship. She has been accepted into Barrett, the Honors College…
Peggy McGee The local MOAA Chapter won three awards from the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) for outstanding achievements. The highest recognition, a Five-Star Level of Excellence (LOE) award is given to Chapters in all 50 states. The LOE awards are MOAA’s most prestigious affiliate awards, honoring councils and chapters for their efforts across…
Peggy McGee All military officers and surviving spouses of military officers are invited to join the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), at their annual scholarship awards dinner. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at American Legion Post 66, 1560 W Duval Mine Road. The social period begins at…
Peggy McGee To welcome spring, the Green Valley Chapter, Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be organizing an outdoor cocktail party at the Quail Creek pickleball ramada on Thursday, March 19, from 4 to 6 p.m. There will be finger foods, meatballs, and other snacks to satisfy pre-dinner hunger pangs. Wine, beer, and soft…
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…