The following brochure is available by clicking on the following link. whyiraqmatters-eventflyerfinal-flag[10908].pdf
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES and MEMBER NOTES OF INTEREST
NOTICE: An announcement of MEMORY CARE RESOURCES FOR VETERANS is now posted on the Chapter Web Site under Veterans Benefits Page (New Paragraph 28). See website info on Page 1.
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS!: January 2025 is here. (Thank You to all who stepped up to fill the open Board Positions) Being a member of BOARD Of Directors/ Leadership is a very rewarding experience.
JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE
Fellow Chapter Members; If looking for employment, or know of a veteran needing help finding a job, know of job/position at your place of business, contact https://www.moaa.org and follow the menu for Transition Assistance, Placement, Job Board, or Advocacy. (Latest MOAA newsletter for information).
Another source of assistance is: NAVNET Resources Management. These areformer senior military leaders who transitioned to successful civilian careers and have a clear understanding of employer needs and job candidate search processes. NAVNET members have extensive technical/managerial expertise across a full spectrum of experience levels. NAVNET meets for breakfast on 3rd Friday at Admiral Baker Clubhouse located 2400 Admiral Baker Road, San Diego, CA, 92120 (From 0700 and ends by 0815 or so). For information on current job openings go to website: www.navnetresources.com.
(In addition to Page 1 Website Information)
MOAA Surviving Spouses and Friends (Private Group) – Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581427115240904
Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) – Facebook Link:
https://www.facebook.com/28446275521/posts/10159082027055522/?d=n
California State Issues: www.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/.
DIC Surviving Spouses/DIC Increase Advocacy: https://www.facebook.com/groups/610245403387077.
Veterans Pension eligibility: https//www.va.gov/pension/eligibility.
CALVET, California Department of Veterans Affairs: vetservices@calvet.ca.gov. 1-800-741-8532 (Toll Free).
Passport Renewal: https://www.defense/gov/News/Nes-Stories/Article/Artyicle/2880945/dod-personnel-families-can-renew-passports-online/
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255.
MILITARY LEGISLATION ACTION ITEM
MOAA, Miramar Chapter Community Involvement/Veterans Assistance
Have you heard? The USS Midway Museum is always looking for Volunteers! Do you enjoy learning about and talking about military history? Do you have any military experience? Do you like meeting new people from all over the world? Do you have a language skill? Would you enjoy acting as a guest services “Ambassador”? Do you like telling or relating “sea stories”? Learning something new? Having a good time? Making new friends? Are you interested in or have experience in restoring aircraft? Have ship maintenance experience with corrosion control or painting? – Metal work? Welding? Do you remember the Marlinspike Steamship fancy knot work you once could do? Could you contribute 20 – Hours a month? The Midway Museum needs volunteers in all areas from Administrative Support, Safety, Docents, Aircraft Restoration, Ship Corrosion and Painting.
The museum has a fit for your interests and a need for your skills. Join the Midway Volunteers – which already includes a few chapter members from MOAA Chapters, including the MOAA Miramar Chapter at U.S. Marine Corps Air Station, MOAA Chapter San Diego, and MOAA Chapter Silver Strand, who come from diverse backgrounds.Midway’s volunteers include civilians with no military experience, and men and women veterans with enlisted and officer backgrounds, from all branches of the U.S. armed forces. Regardless of your physical limitations, if you have a talent and the motivation, Midway will work to accommodate you. Where can you act as if you were 26 – years old and get away with it? Sound interesting? Can you think of someone else who would be an easy fit? Want to learn more? Spread the word!!! Email Volunteer Office USS Midway Museum at volunteering@midway.org or Website: www.midway.org/volunteers or Call: (619) 398-8289. (NOTE: Miramar Chapter Members, Vice President, Editor, and other Members are volunteers on Midway, and may be contacted if need of some questions/answers about USS Midway Museum. Contact info is available from Editor or under CONTACT US on the Miramar Chapter website: moaa-miramarchapter.weebly.com). For Midway information go to Midway website: www.midway.org/contact or Tel: 619-544-9600.
Did you know you can also reserve overnight visits on USS Midway Museum?? Please see email below with link to reserve/schedule an overnight on board.
https://www.midway.org.education/snooze-crewz-overnight-adventure/#programs.
A view of the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War is available on the following site.
https://www.midway.org/exhibits-activitees/special-days/50th-anniversary-of-the-end-of-vietnam-war/
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