The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) began in 1929 as The Retired Officers of America (TROA). Its original purpose was to counsel and render assistance to all officers in matters related to their retired status. Through the years, the association broadened its objectives to work on behalf of the entire uniformed service community. After a membership vote in September 2002, the association changed its name from The Retired Officers Association (TROA) to the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), on January 1, 2003.

The association plays an active role in military personnel matters and especially proposed legislation affecting the career force, the retired community, and veterans of the uniformed services. We are an active and growing organization with approximately 80 members from all the various services. Our membership includes auxiliary members who contribute significantly to our success.