The Missouri Association of Veterans Organizations (MAVO) extends its deepest appreciation to the Military Officers Association of America for their continued annual sponsorship of the MAVO website. Your support ensures that Missouri’s veterans, service members, and their families have access to clear, accurate, and timely information as we work together to protect the benefits they have earned.

Who MOAA Is — and Why Their Support Matters

MOAA is one of the nation’s largest and most influential military service organizations, representing 350,000 active duty, retired, former, and National Guard/Reserve officers, along with surviving spouses. They are a nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to preserving service‑earned benefits and advocating for a strong national defense. Military Officers Association of America

Founded in 1929 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, MOAA has spent nearly a century championing the rights and well‑being of military personnel and their families. Their advocacy spans Congress, the Pentagon, the VA, and other federal agencies — always guided by their commitment to "Never Stop Serving.”

MOAA’s members are deeply engaged in legislative action. In 2026 alone, MOAA members visited roughly 300 congressional offices to advance bipartisan bills supporting combat‑injured veterans, protecting VA benefits from unaccredited claim sharks, ensuring military pay during shutdowns, and improving access to care. Military Officers Association of America

How MOAA’s Sponsorship Strengthens MAVO’s Advocacy

MOAA’s sponsorship of the MAVO website directly enhances our ability to:

• Communicate statewide legislative priorities to veterans, lawmakers, and partner organizations with clarity and reach.
• Provide real‑time updates on federal and state legislation affecting Missouri veterans.
• Coordinate unified advocacy efforts, ensuring Missouri’s congressional delegation hears a strong, consistent message.
• Educate veterans and families about benefits, protections, and emerging policy issues.
• Support transparency and accessibility, allowing MAVO to serve as the central hub for Missouri’s congressionally chartered VSOs.

In short, MOAA’s support amplifies MAVO’s mission — helping us protect earned benefits, strengthen veteran‑related legislation, and ensure Missouri’s veterans always have a powerful voice in Jefferson City and Washington, D.C.