The mission of the MOAA Chapter is to benefit the members of the uniformed services, their families and survivors and to advocate for a strong national defense, while providing needed support to the community and its members.

Membership in the MOAA Chapter is open to anyone who holds or has ever held a commission or warrant in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and their surviving spouses.

The MOAA Chapter holds 12 meetings a years featuring guest speakers on topics relevant to the members. A special holiday party is held each November. In addition the chapter supports local JROTC programs.

The MOAA Chapter supports the MOAA national legislative agenda and we annually invite our Congressional Representative and Senators to speak to the chapter. The chapter is also active in supporting the state council in various state veterans' issues.

MOAA Chapter Meetings are held periodically throughout the year. Locations vary and are announced in the chapter newsletter and at chapter meetings. Contact the chapter leadership for more information. We look forward to seeing you!

The Southern Maryland Chapter is a five star chapter-serving the Southern Maryland area. Meetings are held monthly in various locations. The chapter currently has about 160 members made up of currently serving, former and retired officers and their survivors.