Serving our military and their families at all stages of life
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About Heartland MOAA
Our Mission
MOAA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, working to support military and their families at every stage of life. MOAA actively petitions Congress on behalf of the military and retired communities as well as veterans of the uniformed services.
NEBRASKA LEGISLATION
The Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs (NDVA) is currently monitoring 33 bills related to Veterans and military affairs, with two signed into law: LB 43, concerning renewable energy near military installations, and LB 209, which offers property tax exemptions for Veterans with VA approved disability rating.
NATIONAL LEGISLATION
At the MOAA National level, we're preparing for the Advocacy in Action event in Washington DC in April. We're focusing on logistics for meetings with elected officials and promoting advocacy in five areas. Refer to the March newsletter for details. I'll provide more updates next month.
CHAPTER PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
The guest speaker at our March Dinner was John Hilgert, Director of the Nebraska Department of Veteran’s Affairs, provided an informative briefing on the department's history, current services, and future plans for Nebraska veterans. The chapter has partnered with Bellevue University’s Military Veterans Services Center, offering a physical presence and access to facilities and technology to enhance community outreach and support for veterans.
MOAA SUPPORT for JROTC & ROTC
This year, the Heartland of America Chapter awarded five $700 scholarships to ROTC cadets from various branches in Nebraska, including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The recipients, who also received the MOAA medal and certificate, were from ROTC programs at UNL, UNO, and Creighton University. Additionally, cadets from 17 high school JROTC programs were honored with the MOAA medal and certificate at their spring awards ceremonies.