MOAA National, the Nassau County Chapter (FL49) of MOAA, and other affiliates are all politically nonpartisan organizations.
It is dedicated to supporting a strong national defense and representing the interests of military officers at every stage of their careers. Membership is open to active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired, and former commissioned officers and warrant officers of the following uniformed services: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Check our meeting calendar and join us at our next meeting. We look forward to your involvement in our Veteran’s Association.
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Nassau Chapter President CAPT Tony LaVecchia, USN (Ret), outlines the Chapter’s plan at the January 2025 Chapter meeting. The presentation includes: stats, leadership and management philosophy, objectives, lines of effort, goals, plan of action, and outcomes. Full details here…
February 2026 President’s Message
Aloha Nassau County Chapter of MOAA Members –
Wow, we are already firmly into 2026. At the January Chapter meeting I spoke about the exceptional year the Chapter experienced in 2025 and the Chapters’ focus of efforts for 2026, and those focuses are to continue to: Grow Chapter Membership, Increase Membership Participation, and Maintain Strong Fundraising. To read about the 2025 Chapter Highlights and 2026 Focuses….Click Here.
The next Chapter meeting is scheduled for 10 February at 1130 and the guest speaker will be Gary Powers, a Cold War Historian. The Chapter will also hold an Officer Call on 24 February at Disco Witch Brewery in Yulee. Come out for both events to participate and experience Camaraderie with Purpose.
There are still approximately 20 Chapter members that have not yet renewed their 2026 membership. Renew your membership online at: RENEW MEMBERSHIP.
MOAA has published their 2026 Legislative Priorities, and they are:
- Shutdown Fairness Act
- Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
- Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding (GUARD) VA Benefits Act
- Military CARE Act
- Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
To make your voice heard and to support MOAA’s Legislative Priorities, please ensure you are signed up in the Legislative Action Center (LAC), as approximately 60 Chapter members are NOT. Please sign up, it’s important and it only will take a few minutes. Scroll down further into the newsletter to the easy to follow LAC sign up instructions…click HERE for instructions.
Please….
- Be a Recruiter – Get one person to join our Chapter
- Participate in Calls to Action and attend as many Chapter events as possible
- Donate to the Chapters’ Charitable Efforts Program at: DONATE
Very Respectfully,
Tony
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Nassau County Chapter of MOAA Provides Food Assistance to Military Families. Read Article.
MOAA President and CEO visit to the Nassau County Chapter featured in the Newsleader. Read the article by Nick Blank.
MOAA Nassau Chapter featured in the Yulee News Community Spotlight.
Read the full article by Ron Eschmann.
See and hear from MOAA member, CAPT Tony LaVecchia, in a 5 Minute Salute Interview
Interviews with MOAA Nassau Members include:
CAPT Rich Dromerhauser, USN (Ret) COL Julie Stola, USAF (Ret) CAPT Tracy Connors, USN (Ret)
COL Jeffrey Carr, USA (Ret) VADM Ted Branch, USN (Ret) CAPT Dwight Collins, USCG (Ret)
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The FCoC web page offers the latest information, updates, anouncements, and useful information. From links to the Communique’ Newsletter, convention photos and presentations, to chapter leader and member resources and personal affairs guides, you will agree that the FCoC web page is a “must have” on your bookmark menu.
Florida Council of Chapters December 2025 Communiqué
The MOAA Florida Council of Chapters (FCOC) is comprised of 36 Chapters with nearly 4,000 members and their families. FCOC is one of MOAA’s largest Councils. MOAA has a membership of over 380,000 members in all 50 States. The FCOC’s primary communication vehicles are our bi-monthly publication The COUNCIL COMMUNIQUÉ and our Website http://www.MOAAFL.org. The COMMUNIQUÉ is distributed electronically to all our chapters, MOAA Headquarters in Virginia, and our influential contacts across the state of Florida.
Packed with new, interesting, and informative information about other Florida Chapters.
Did you know…
- The Florida Council of Chapters has more chapters receiving Levels of Excellence Awards, Harris Communications Awards, and MOAA Community Outreach Grants than any other State.
- That Florida engages more than any other state with our legislators through MOAA’s advocacy center.
- That during Advocacy in Action 2024 “Team Florida represented our thirty-eight chapters and all 38,000 MOAA Members residing in Florida. Our mission was to advocate for all veterans and their families to ensure the promises made to veterans are kept and to highlight MOAA’s strength in numbers,” reported Col. Steve Bond, USA (Ret). Our own CAPT Tony LaVecchia, USN (Ret), the NE Florida Area VP represented our Nassau Chapter.
- Florida sent the most email messages through MOAA’s Legislative Action Center. There were over 1,700 messages from Florida alone of a total nationally of 6,750.
Download and enjoy learning how your MOAA Membership helps support and sustain our comrades in arms–active duty, retired, Veterans, and future generations.
— ADVOCACY —
The Major Richard Star Act, a bipartisan effort to fix a long-standing injustice in the military retirement and disability compensation system for combat injured veterans, took a significant procedural step forward with text included from MOAA-supported bills as an amendment to House-passed appropriations legislation (H.R. 4016). Attaching the legislation to the must-pass funding bills is a key shift in advocacy strategy as the first session of 119th Congress winds down. Because the standalone bills have faced procedural hurdles over the past seven years, leveraging the appropriations process may provide the best remaining opportunity to secure floor consideration and a vote in the coming weeks. Click on the TAKE ACTION link below to ensure your legislators know where you stand.
TAKE ACTION! or go to the MOAA Legislative Action Center at https://moaa.quorum.us/
Legislative Action Center (LAC) Sign Up Instructions: Click Here
The Latest Advocacy News: Click Here
Featured Advocacy News Items:
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House Bill Would Support Military Spouses During PCS Moves
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Military Families Continue to Struggle With Off-Base Housing Costs
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MOAA’s TRICARE Guide: Fighting to Close Coverage Gaps
MOAA’s 2026 Legislative Priorities – Click HERE for Details on Each Priority
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Shutdown Fairness Act
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Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
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Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding (GUARD) VA Benefits Act
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Military CARE Act
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Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act
Make your voice heard by going to the Legislative Action Center: Click Here