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JUDGE
ADVOCATES

We know you. 

We are your colleagues, teammates, brothers and sisters in arms.

Whether you put on the uniform every day, part time, or you have retired from service, you are motivated by the same things we all are, the core values that unite us all in service:

Duty.  Integrity.  Ethics.  Honor.  Courage.  Loyalty.

OUR NEXT MEETING

Tuesday, 24 September at 8:00 pm (Eastern) / 5:00 pm (Pacific)

The guest speaker for our September meeting will speak on the Blue Star Families program and the benefits the program offers to military members and their families.

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Meeting ID: 870 6465 5301
Passcode: 690238

Looking to expand your professional network and learn more about MOAA JAVC? We've put together some resources for your convenience.

Did You Miss the August Meeting? Here's a Summary!

The August General Meeting featured Emily Cabanatuan and Sarah Nicholson from USAA's government and industry relations team. They discussed their roles, highlighting their six-year and three-year tenures, respectively. Emily detailed her career path from Glover Park Group to USAA, emphasizing the variety and complexity of her job. Sarah shared her background in law and military spouse experiences, noting the importance of legal knowledge in advocacy. They explained USAA's government shutdown program, which offers 0% loans to impacted members, and the role of their team in monitoring and advising on policy developments. They also touched on the importance of adaptability and understanding audience needs in their roles.

Action Items

  • Monitor appropriations process and funding deadlines on Capitol Hill, reporting developments to USAA stakeholders
  • Advise internal USAA teams including communications and marketing on government shutdown preparedness and response
  • Engage with members of Congress regarding USAA's relief offerings and impacts of government shutdown on military community

ADVOCACY IN ACTION

MOAA's annual advocacy event brought members from across the nation to Washington, D.C., on April 17 to address critical topics on MOAA’s legislative agenda.  Pictured below are MOAA JAVC's outreach efforts at the event.

2024 Focus Issues for Advocacy in Action

  • Support Combat-Injured Veterans
  • Restore the Basic Allowance for Housing
  • Protect TRICARE For Life

Additional Information

    WHO WE ARE

    Organizational
    Goals

    We provide opportunities for career networking, professional education, and advocacy. Our organization is non-geographic and can go with you worldwide anywhere you are stationed.

    Membership

    The Military Officers Association of America Judge Advocate Virtual Chapter is here for you. Membership is free and is open to current and former judge advocates on active duty or in the reserves.

    Board of
    Directors

    Here to serve you, the Board of Directors is always interested in new ideas for how the chapter can improve.

    Read more

    WHAT WE DO

    Monthly Professional Development

    Each month, we provide opportunities for collaboration and professional development by bringing together judge advocates from across service components. At our monthly Zoom meetings, we gather for collegial social connections as well as to engage with a guest speaker on a specific topic of the month.

    Engaging Speakers from Across Legal Disciplines

    Thanks to deep connections in the judge advocate community, we are able to welcome diverse and engaging speakers from across legal disciplines. Our speakers have included practitioners and published authors in areas as diverse as cyber and space law, operations, and artificial intelligence.

    Advocacy in Action

    As an affiliate of the nationwide MOAA organization, we actively participate in non-partisan advocacy on issues of key importance to military members and their families.

    Newsletters and Information

    Joining the MOAA Judge Advocate Virtual Chapter is free and includes a monthly newsletter with details about upcoming events and ways that MOAA is working for you and your family.