President‘s Welcome
Welcome to WNC-MOAA and Our Website!
Welcome to the Western North Carolina Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (WNC-MOAA), an affiliate of the national MOAA. Since our founding in 1968 and incorporation as an affiliate of MOAA (then called The Retired Officers Association, TROA) in 1969, WNC-MOAA has been proud to support active-duty, retired, and former uniformed military officers, their families, and surviving spouses throughout western North Carolina.
WNC-MOAA is a nonpartisan organization committed to advocating for the well-being of the military community. As an affiliate chapter of MOAA, the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers, we remain dedicated to supporting policies and initiatives that benefit service members, veterans, and their families - without political affiliation or bias. MOAA, as an independent, nonprofit, and politically nonpartisan organization, works tirelessly to ensure the voices of those who serve are heard at all levels of government.
Why Join WNC-MOAA?
We encourage you to join our MOAA 5-Star Level of Excellence Chapter to:
• Experience camaraderie with fellow officers and military families.
• Contribute to the betterment of our beautiful Western North Carolina communities.
• Help preserve the resources required to maintain our armed forces at a high level of readiness.
• Support benefit matters for all members of the military community.
• Access expert advice and guidance tailored to your needs.
Membership in WNC-MOAA Chapter and MOAA National is open to present and former commissioned officers and warrant officers (including retirees) with honorable service in any of the United States' eight uniformed services, including the National Guard and Reserves:
• Army
• Navy
• Marine Corps
• Air Force
• Coast Guard
• Space Force
• U.S. Public Health Service
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Membership is nonpartisan and inclusive. If you are an active-duty officer, retired officer, former officer, or surviving spouse from one of these uniformed services, we invite you to join our vibrant local chapter and amplify MOAA’s powerful voice. Together, we can make a difference.
CLICK HERE TO PAY ANNUAL WNC-MOAA CHAPTER DUES
Upcoming Events
We’re excited to announce our 2nd Annual WNC-MOAA Chapter Picnic, planned for the last week of May - just before summer gets into full swing! Stay tuned for the exact date and location, but mark your calendars and plan to join us for a great time with fellow members, good food, and camaraderie. We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact Us
We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our chapter. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Steve Watkins, COL, USA (Ret)
President, WNC-MOAA