MOAA earned its second consecutive four-star honor from the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, an annual program highlighting organizations that recruit, retain, and support veterans, military spouses, and Guard and Reserve members.

Nearly 350 employers applied for recognition by VETS Indexes – the most since the awards launched in 2021. MOAA has been honored every year, beginning with “recognized” employer status in 2021 and 2022 before moving to three-star status in 2023 and reaching the four-star level last year.

Award levels are set by survey responses gauging retention, promotion, and seniority levels of employed veterans, veteran and military spouse hiring efforts, support for veteran and Guard/Reserve hiring and employment programs, and other factors. MOAA’s 82 employees include 18 former or retired servicemembers and five spouses of currently serving members.

"Employers of veterans, reservists, and military spouses aren't doing it out of charity," said MOAA President and CEO Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, USAF (Ret). "This group brings a set of skills and a resilient attitude that benefits any employer, not just those in the military and veterans space. We are excited to be recognized for leading by example." 

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USAA was among the five-star awardees recognized by VETS Indexes, which released the award list April 10 – two days after USAA was honored by MOAA during an event in Washington, D.C., with a Distinguished Service Award for its work supporting the military and veterans’ community.

Alongside MOAA, four-star awardees included General Motors, Leidos, The Home Depot, and T-Mobile.

In addition to MOAA’s veteran-friendly staffing efforts and its career and transition resources designed to assist all members of the wider uniformed services community, the association also takes part in DoD’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership, which helps connect spouses with potential employers.