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.

MOAA’s newest virtual chapter brings together military chaplains to share resources and tools, support the association’s mission, and advocate for issues pertinent to the community.

MOAA’s board of directors approved in July the creation of the Chaplains Virtual Chapter, the association’s fourth virtual chapter.

In addition to military chaplains, non-clergy MOAA members serving as chaplains in their chapters can join, according to Col. Peter Baktis, USA (Ret), president of the Chaplains Virtual Chapter.

“One of our goals is to help chaplains in MOAA chapters who aren’t necessarily ordained people with providing spiritual guidance in their chapters,” Baktis said. “We want to help provide the tools they need.”

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.