Military Officer Magazine

I am a  A chapter grant of $3,800 will help ensure homeless veterans have needed winter supplies. (Courtesy photo) Submitted by the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys (Ohio) Chapter Members of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys (Ohio) Chapter toured the facility of the nonprofit Youngstown Blue Coats in late June. During the visit, the chapter also presented a $3,800 MOAA Charities Community Outreach Grant to supply cold-weather clothing and outdoor survival items for the coming winter.

I am a  Evgeny Gromov/Getty Images Whether you're preparing for a transition from active duty or actively navigating another life transition, expectations shape much of our experience. I'm not suggesting we lower our expectations. Expectations help us set goals, pursue excellence, and create a vision for the future. The problem isn't expectations themselves. It's our attachment to a particular outcome. And that's where I get stuck more often than I'd like to admit.

I am a  Cmdr. Erin Cardinal, USN (Ret), CPC, MOAA's program director for Transition Services and Family Programs, speaks during an Executive Career Transition Accelerator Seminar held at MOAA Headquarters in Alexandria, Va. (Photo by Mike Morones/MOAA) MOAA earned recognition this month for its commitment to hiring, retaining, and promoting veterans. The association received the 2026-2027 Vetted Employer Badge on Aug.

I am a  Master Sgt. Stephen J. Caruso/Air Force This article by Patricia Kime originally appeared on Military Times, the nation's largest independent newsroom dedicated to covering the military and veteran community. An analysis of Department of Veterans Affairs disability compensation since 2010 found that the average annual payments to veterans climbed by nearly 40% while the percentage of veterans who receive payments almost doubled.

I am a  VA.gov photo A ranking of the best states for disabled veterans released Aug. 4 put Florida atop the list by a wide margin, with Virginia and Texas rounding out the top three and Mississippi finishing dead last. The survey by the nonprofit SmileHub used data from federal agencies, nonprofits like MOAA and AARP, and other sources to sort the states.

(Sponsored by PC Matic) Recent cyberattacks against more than 30 municipal water treatment facilities in Minnesota are bringing light to the basic security holes cyber criminals are exploiting to attack the critical infrastructures on American soil. U.S. intelligence agencies suspect Iranian state-sponsored threat actors carried out the coordinated operation. For military officers, this incident is a stark reminder that critical domestic infrastructure is actively targeted by foreign adversaries.

I am a  President Donald Trump signs an executive order Aug. 3 establishing the Military Spouse Commission, which will provide policy recommendations that would improve the quality of life of military spouses and families. (Photo by Allison Robbert/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images) This article by Karen Jowers originally appeared on Military Times, the nation's largest independent newsroom dedicated to covering the military and veteran community.

A military surviving spouse who lives far from a military installation or VA facility still has access to a wide network of national organizations dedicated to providing support, guidance, and community. One of the most accessible starting points is Military OneSource, which offers 24/7 phone and online assistance, confidential counseling, financial guidance, and help navigating survivor benefits.

Lawmakers returning from state and district work periods in a few weeks will consider two plans to keep the government open past the Sept. 30 end of the fiscal year: A House-passed bill extending funds through Dec. 4, and a Senate plan to keep the lights on until Dec. 11. There has been no discussion of passing a full budget before the start of FY 2027, meaning the Pentagon would operate under temporary appropriations.

Many military families on the move rely on the TRICARE provider directory to secure care. But too often, that directory points beneficiaries to specialists who don’t take TRICARE, aren’t reachable, or aren’t even practicing. These inaccuracies are more than simple clerical errors – they can delay critical medical care.