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Members Only Section includes: Member Roster; Guest Speakers; and By-Laws
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization.
Welcome
WELCOME to the website of the MOAA Uniformed Services Nurse Advocates Virtual Chapter. If you are concerned about Military Healthcare issues which affect Uniformed Service Members (currently serving and Reserve/Guard components, Retirees, Veterans and their families), you’ve landed at the right site. If you’re a current or past member of a Uniformed Services Nurse Corps, you’re on a great path. We also require membership in the Military Officers Association of America, but that can be done as part of the application process at no cost. We also charge no dues! Our members have had interesting and diverse careers, with extraordinary expertise in many areas of nursing. Nurses have always been patient advocates, caring for them continues through advocacy for healthcare-related legislation and other important MOAA goals.
Purpose of MUSNAVC
To promote and support the Military Officers Association of America;
To foster fraternal relations and camaraderie among Military Nurses;
To advocate for Healthcare related services and programs for all Military service members, former and present.
Chapter Update
MUSNAVC has been recognized with a 5-Star Level of Excellence award and 5-Star Col Marvin Harris Communication awards for both e-Newsletter and Website during the Advocacy in Action event in April.
We are focusing on up-dating and improving the programs which focus on member involvement, input, and participation. These initiatives not only encourage participation but provide meaningful impact on our mission and collaboration with National MOAA.
Our Women’s Healthcare team focuses on education and legislation involving women’s health. Our Healthcare Liaison team allows members to identify potential issues with access to care, pharmacy, and other healthcare concerns from across the country. Our Legislative Early Push program is a first of a kind to identify healthcare legislation which needs a little more advocacy to become more influential and more attentive to our representatives. This program serves as an adjunct to the MOAA Legislation Action Center.
Our We Care program team reaches out to members who may have been affected by disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, and more. We reach out to members who might be isolated, lonely, or may be in need just to know that we care about them.
MUSNAVC created, developed, and implemented the State Level Advocacy program in collaboration with other councils and chapters which have recently been adopted by our Virtual Council.
We are proud and thankful to our leadership team and all members who made a commitment as Nurses with a Mission to Never Stop Serving!
Joe Gollasch
Member Meetings
Wednesday,
18 June 2025
7:45 PM (Eastern Time)
CDMR Rene Campos, USN (Ret)
MOAA Senior Director
Government Relations
VA Issues and Legislation
Snapshot of Last Meeting
Our last meeting on 19 March 2025, Karen Ruedisueli, MOAA Director for Health Affairs, reviewed and provided an overview of this years Advocacy in Action issues. She highlighted the specific healthcare related topics and actions being requested.
Karen also provided insight on the Military Coalition and the close collaboration with MOAA.
Members can view the recording by going to the 'Members Only' section and clicking on the 'Guest Speaker' page.
Updates
We are pleased to offer a link to the WarDocs podcast site. All Services, ranks, and Corps are represented. Many of our own members have been featured. Very well done and worth exploring.
Our Mission
Honor the legacy, preserve the oral history, and showcase career opportunities, unique expeditionary experiences, and achievements of Military Medicine. Foster patriotism and pride in Who we are, What we do, and, most importantly, How we serve Our Patients, the DoD, and Our Nation.
Community Engagement Events
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Serving Veterans By Bringing New Friends to Veterans in Hospice.
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is a patriotic, nonpartisan, Veterans Service Organization (VSO) dedicated to promoting patriotism, civic responsibility, public service, and leadership in our nation’s communities.
Honoring and supporting our nation's newest and youngest service members
119 U. S. FLAGS EACH MOVING IN 25 MILE SEGMENTS HANDED-OFF IN 1-MILE INCREMENTS OVER 2,814 MILES TOTAL
Member Meetings
Monthly member meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning at 1945 Hours (Eastern) via Zoom Conference.
Members are sent an email reminder message containing the dial-in number and a link to the conference. Participants are encouraged to use the computer link in order to view the slides used to facilitate the meeting and guest speaker presentations. If you do not have a computer available you may dial in for audio only participation.
We have Guest Speakers or Facilitated Discussions pertaining to Military Healthcare Issues of Interest. Guest Speaker slides are available on our 'Member's Only' page.
05 February 2025
Congressional
Districts
218
States
50
Members
528
Nurses with a Mission
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Never Stop Serving
Brave Patriotic Dependable
Caring Dedicated Compassionate
