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A major part of the focus of the chapter is, of course, advocacy. To that end, we have all members sign up for the MOAA Legislative Action Center notices. We just ask that you look for these calls to action and respond to support them. This is particularly true for issues involving health care. 

To be a premier nation-wide MOAA organization advocating for the rights and benefits of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the safety and health of the nation.

Our responsibility and our joy is to help with the establishment of virtual chapters,” said Col. Jeri Graham, USA (Ret), virtual council president. “The council has been working closely with the Judge Advocate Virtual Chapter, and we couldn’t be more proud to have this chapter on board. I think they will be a great chapter. They are well-organized, and the leadership team is excited and working hard already.

Surviving spouses of fallen troops from across the country connected virtually in a new group that aims to solve problems and shape future legislation. The purpose is to provide a forum for surviving spouses across the United States to come together.

The chapter also aims to be a voice on legislative issues. “As chaplains, we also have specific legislative input that is important but doesn’t always get heard,” said Baktis, citing issues such as suicide and PTSD about which chaplains can provide a unique, personal perspective.