2026 Columbia Chapter of MOAA Application

Welcome to the Columbia, SC Chapter Website.

PREAMBLE:

To inculcate and stimulate love of our Country and the Flag; to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of our National Government and the Constitution of the United States.

To support all activities and legislation that benefit members of the uniformed services and their families, regardless of rank or branch of service.

To foster fraternal relations among all branches of the various services; to serve as the focal point for welcoming officers and families who live in the Midlands; to assist in their settlement; and to otherwise aid and present their rights and interests with respect to service matters.

We are united to form the Columbia Chapter of Military Officers Association of America, located at Columbia, South Carolina.

About our Meetings: ALL ARE INVITED!

Meeting Day and Time: Fridays, 1130 hrs
Meeting Place: Fort Jackson "1917 Club" (formerly the NCO Club)

Our bi-monthly meetings are held over a great all-you-can-eat lunchoen buffet with first class facilities on post. We have distinguished guest speakers for every gathering. Buffets are $20/person, and you may pay either at the door or on line with CheddarUp at HERE.

Memberships: Just click on the Application form to the upper left. 

We welcome all new members, who receive their first year's membership for free. Recruit a new member and you earn a free buffet!

Eligibility:

A) Men and women who are, or have been, commissioned, warrant, or non-commissioned officer in any component of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Service.

B) Men and Women of the eight U.S. uniformed services must have been discharged under honorable conditions.

C) Widows and widowers of eligible, as noted above, whether or not their spouses were members of MOAA prior to their death.

2026 DATES TO REMEMBER:

12 January - Board meeting, HQs Scottish Rites, Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, 1000 hrs

16 January - ANNUAL Meeting, Ft. Jackson "1917 Club" (former NCO Club), 1130 hrs with Buffet. Distinguished Guest Speaker: MG McCaffrey, SC Secretary of Veterans Affairs

9 March - Board meeting, HQs Scottish Rites, Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, 1000 hrs

13 March - Chapter Meeting, Ft. Jackson "1917 Club" (former NCO Club), 1130 hrs with Buffet. Distinguished Guest Speaker: LtCol James Albert, President, SC Council of MOAA

11 May - Board meeting, HQs Scottish Rites, Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, 1000 hrs

15 May - Chapter Meeting, Ft. Jackson "1917 Club" (former NCO Club), 1130 hrs with Buffet

17 August - Board meeting, HQs Scottish Rites, Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, 1000 hrs

21 August - Chapter Meeting, Ft. Jackson "1917 Club" (former NCO Club), 1130 hrs with Buffet

9 October - Board meeting, HQs Scottish Rites, Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, 1000 hrs

16 October - Chapter Meeting, Ft. Jackson "1917 Club" (former NCO Club), 1130 hrs with Buffet

7 December - Board meeting, HQs Scottish Rites, Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, 1000 hrs

11 December - Chapter Meeting, Ft. Jackson "1917 Club" (former NCO Club), 1130 hrs with Buffet

New Congress, New Opportunities: Get Involved and Make a Difference! Sign Up for MOAA’s Legislative Action Center!

If you want to take action, please visit http://takeaction.moaa.org

And, if you want to join MOAA National go to MOAA - MOAA Home Page

A NOTE FOR SURVIVING SPOUSES:

Review your Military Survivor BENEFITS HERE!

Disclaimer: The Columbia Chapter of MOAA is affiliated with the South Carolina Council MOAA and the national MOAA organization, and all are nonpartisan.

MOAA Provides $100 to Councils/Chapters to Advertise Its Insurance Plan!

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