MOAA Publications

Not a MOAA member? Premium and Life members can access all MOAA publications by downloading a digital copy or ordering a physical hard copy. Learn more about membership benefits, and how to join or upgrade, at this link.

 

Note: Limits apply to physical copies. Affiliate leaders should contact the MOAA Member Service Center (800-234-6622) or email msc@moaa.org to request authorization for additional hard copies to support council- and/or chapter-related and activities activities. 

 

MOAA provides the guidance you need on a variety of topics. Find the publication you need in any of the subjects below. Looking for more information? Visit our News Listing, or check out the digital version of Military Officer.

 

PERSONAL FINANCE

 

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Financial Planning Guide

Whether you're debating the merits of a career-starter loan or shopping for annuities, MOAA wants to help make these financial decisions easier for you to understand. In this publication, our staff experts discuss numerous situations and, for our PREMIUM and LIFE members, provide further counseling on issues discussed in the guide and additional topics not covered.

 

 

 

 


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Estate Planning

Maintaining an estate plan should be a priority for everyone. Use this MOAA resource to develop yours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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The MOAA Investor's Manual

Your future retirement depends on how well you save and invest. Let MOAA experts provide you the guidance you need with this resource.

 

 

 

 

 


Personal Affairs Guide: A Personal Inventory for Peace of Mind

MOAA has created this workbook to assist you early in your military career in gathering all of your family's crucial information in one place to save digitally or print for your records.
 
 


 
 

MILITARY BENEFITS

 

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Whether you're debating the merits of a career-starter loan or shopping for annuities, MOAA wants to help make these financial decisions easier for you to understand. In this publication, our staff experts discuss numerous situations and, for our PREMIUM and LIFE members, provide further counseling on issues discussed in the guide and additional topics not covered.

 

 


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Officer's Guide: Navigating Your Way Through a Military Career

Use this quick reference for up-to-date necessary resources to navigate your way through your military career.

 

 

 

 

 


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Survivor Benefit Plan: Security for Your Survivors

Use this publication, which includes worksheets, to help you in making your Survivor Benefit Plan decisions. (Digital Version Only)

 

 

 

 

 


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Concurrent Receipt: Your Guide to CRDP and CRSC

Use this publication to help you better understand CRDP and CRSC and answer commonly asked questions.

 

 

 



 

TRANSITION

 

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Changing jobs can be stressful and challenging - especially when it's a transition from the military to the private sector. MOAA's experts have been assisting officers in this transition period for decades and have created this publication to guide you through the various steps and aspects of your transition. For our PREMIUM and LIFE Members, MOAA's transition staff provide one-on-one counseling, interview practice, resume critiques, and other tools to assist in this process.

 


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Transitioning to new medical coverage when reaching age 65 can seem like a daunting task. MOAA has created a publication and included a checklist to help you prepare for, transition into, and understand TRICARE For Life and Medicare with confidence and ease. For our PREMIUM and LIFE Members, benefits counseling with MOAA staff experts will assist in troubleshooting questions specific to your situation.

 


guard-reserve-retirement-cover-2024-300px.pngNEW FOR 2024! Guard and Reserve Retirement Guide

What you need to know about preserving your service-earned benefits as you approach critical milestones.

 

 


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New for 2024! MOAA's Transition Guide offers advice about post-service opportunities. 


 
 
 

SURVIVOR ISSUES

 

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This guide will help you get your personal affairs into order and help survivors through the first steps they need to take after a loved one’s death. Learn about accessing survivor benefits, how to draw up an estate plan, and much more.  PREMIUM and LIFE Members can receive benefits and financial counseling with MOAA staff experts to assist you through this process. Sign up for LIFE membership today and your spouse will maintain a LIFE membership with access to all benefits upon your death.

 


moaa-logo-2020-tw.jpgUPDATED: Survivor's Checklist 

Keep this essential checklist on hand to refer to when dealing with a death in the family.

 

 

 


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Your Guide to Military Burials

Use this resource for planning and decision-making regarding military burials and rights and to create a plan for the future.

 

 



 

CHAPTERS

 

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Council and Chapter Policies and Procedures Guide

National MOAA has compiled a guide of best practices for its nearly 400 affiliates. This guide provides detailed information and suggestions regarding the formation, organization, and management of MOAA state councils and geographic and virtual chapters. This is the primary reference for council and chapter leaders on all matters pertaining to MOAA's chapter system.

 

 


2024-chapter-leader-manual-300px.pngCouncil and Chapter Leaders Workbook

This workbook was created to share information, resource tools, and best practices to enable council and chapter leaders to grow and sustain strong chapters.

 
 
 
 

SPOUSE AND FAMILY

 

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Family Matters: A Personal Inventory for Peace of Mind

Readiness is as important for active duty families as it is for our military, which is why MOAA has created a publication to help your family organize crucial military, benefits, financial, and family information. Our electronic version allows you to update your records easily as your family changes and moves throughout your military career. For our PREMIUM and LIFE Members, benefits and financial counseling with MOAA staff experts will complement the process of completing this workbook. (Digital Version Only)

 


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Military Spouse Employment Guide

Keeping in mind the unique challenges of being a military spouse, this career guide provides information and resources for your career pursuit.

 

 

 


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Former Spouse Benefits

Covering topics from retired pay to tax reporting, this valuable resource assists you when discussing benefits and the Uniformed Services Former Spouse Protection Act with legal counsel and domestic law specialists. (Digital Version Only)

 

 


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Military Family Legislative Action Guide

This guide gives you all the information you need to have your voice heard by Congress. (Digital Version Only)

 

 

 

 


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Remarriage Guide

The information and checklists included in this guide will help you understand which benefits you are entitled to as a surviving spouse and what changes you can expect after you remarry. (Digital Version Only)