1 September 2024I hope you all are having a great summer. It has been VERY hot here in Texas, however Fall is around the corner. NEW AFFINITY PARTNER: The NCOA is excited to announce a partnership with Firearms Legal Protection (FLP) as its exclusive partner for self-defense legal protection. For more information visit www.ncoausa.org . It’s also posted on our Facebook page facebook.com/NCOAUSA NCOAUSA. GOLF TOURNAMENT & RAFFLE: Here is a fantastic opportunity to support 2 great causes. The proceeds from your donation go towards our Scholarship Fund, and War Medallion Recognition program, allowing us to recognize our past and enable our future. Our Association is hosting our Annual Golf Tournament on 20 September at the Fort Sam Houston Golf Club. Thanks to LTC (Ret) Cody Roberson of C&M Ski Condo, you can enter to win a 5-day, 4-night stay at his beautiful condo in Angel Fire, New Mexico—valued at $3,000! The raffle winner will be announced at the golf tournament. You do not have to golf or be present to win. Prize can also be re-gifted to a Family Member, Friend etc. as long as it's before claiming the Prize. More info on our website ncoausa.org/golf-tournament. Prize Details: Ticket Price: Only $10 Donation Must be register NLT: Noon CDT, September 19, 2024 Winner Announced: 2024 Annual Golf Tournament Location: Angel Fire, New Mexico Stay Dates: Book from April 1 to December 14 (expires December 14, 2025) POC for Booking: Cody Roberson | 210-818-3480 | [email protected] Enter now for your chance to enjoy this incredible getaway: Raffle Link (bit.ly/NCOA-Getaway). CONTINUED CALL TO ACTION: I would like to ask each of you to reach out to sign up or sponsor at least 1 new member (In any Membership Category) in Aug/Sept timeframe and or sponsor 1 NCOA War Recognition Medallion. You can visit our website for information on how someone can sign up a new member and how to support our Medallion Program. Either can be done online or by mail. Encourage those that sign up to join us in our effort. Please consider it and our Association will explode in numbers immediately which will make us so much stronger! NCOA CONFERENCE 2025: Next years conference will take place 15-18 July in Norfolk VA at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel. Mark your Calendars and start planning now to attend. Thank you for your part in helping us achieve our overall goal of being the Military Service Organization of choice! Strength in Unity®
 The NCOA is excited to announce a partnership with Firearms Legal Protection (FLP) as its exclusive partner for self-defense legal protection.
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Go to Benefit!  Waldorf University is offering NCOA members and their family members exclusive discounts that include:
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First appearing during the Civil War, Stars and Stripes has published continuously since WWII, serving the military community by reporting on the news that matters most to them. Best known for the daily printed paper delivered to service members serving in remote and sometimes dangerous areas, Stars and Stripes is also available online at Stripes.com, updated 24/7 by our news bureaus around the world. Stars and Stripes is proud to be working with the Non Commissioned Officers Association. In honor of their important mission and to thank their volunteers, we’re offering a 50% discount on Annual subscriptions to Stripes.com Digital Access. Use the code NCOA50. Direct link for subscription code: https://www.stripes.com/?view=select&coupon_code=NCOA50 Members of the Korea Chapter recently visited the Ain House Orphanage. Chapter Chairman Bobby McKnight presented a Certificate of Excellence to the Orphanage. A delicious meal of pizza was donated by local businesses and was enjoyed by all. Rogue Chapter members presented NCOA War Medallions during the chapter's recent membership drive. World War II Medallions Korea War Medallions Vietnam War Medallions CHART OUR ROAD TO SUCCESS The road to our future successes has begun. I would like to thank everyone who attended this year’s Conference and I hope you and chapter members enjoyed it as much as I did. For those members who could not attend - I hope to see you next year. From the growth of our Rat Pack, to our new Board members to installing our new Grand Knight and the advancement of several Knights within the Knights of the Square Table, it was a great experience. Hats off to the entire NCOA executive and administration team. Your hard work was present from day one to the end.
Where do we go from here? I would like to intensity our efforts in getting new members and establishing new chapters within a 100 mile radius of existing chapters. I urge every member to recruit one new member a month to your chapter AND urge each chapter to set a goal to bring five members from your chapter to our 2025 Annual Conference in Norfolk, Virginia. The impact that we have as an organization is only felt and shared by your dedication to serve our active duty service and our veterans. Our active duty service members want to be a part of improvement and change within our military service. So let them know that we are their voice and explain to them what the NCOA is and how we work for them. Then hand them a membership application and sign them up. This is the time to grow the NCOA and get some younger members in, so that they can learn from your wisdom and years of service to our NCOA. Strength in Unity! Garry McClure Force Master Chief (Ret) USN NCOA President Email: [email protected] Join us for our Annual Golf Tournament, celebrating the 64th Anniversary of the NCOA, and benefitting the NCOA Scholarship Fund. JBSA Fort Sam Houston Golf Course 1050 Harry Wurzbach Rd San Antonio, TX 78209 20 September 2024 Sign In: 0700-0745 “Shotgun” Start Time: 0800 18 Holes 4 Players/Team (Shotgun) Scramble $70 Active Military $80 JBSA Golf Club Members $90 All Others Hole-In-One Prize is a Ford Mustang, Sponsored by Jordan Ford **Cost includes - Cart/ Green Fees/Snacks SWAG Bag w/Items Also includes Special Package: 2 Raffle Tickets - 2 Mulligans 1 Golf Ball Toss – 1 Golf Scratch Card **Sponsorship Opportunities Available Register, or for more information, contact: Joseph Terry, SGM, USA (Ret) Executive Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: (210) 819-0568  NCOA Rogue chapter trustee Audie Cooper recently presented an NCOA Vietnam Medallion to Marine veteran Barry Leonard and a Korea War Medallion to Navy veteran Chuck Hewitt.
The NCOA is seeking volunteers for the Legislative Resolution Team. For more information, email: [email protected]. Add “Legislative Resolution Team Volunteer” in subject line. See below for details.  Members of the NCOA, as our annual conference is less than a week away. I would like to thank you for your support these years. There have been many challenges for all of us. But your dedication to our organization and nation, have overcome those challenges. Once again, thank you.
Let me take this time to give a heartfelt thanks to our Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson as he turns over the mantle of Grand Knight to Sir Scott Ytzen. Sir Paul, your steadfast dedication and devotion to the NCOA and leadership of our Knights of the Square Table clearly speaks volumes over the past few years and your leadership will surely be missed. I look forward to sharing a cup of "joe" with you next week. My bags are packed and I look forward to meeting each and every member of this outstanding organization. Don't forget to come with a smile, an open mind, and input to make us even stronger in the years to come. See you all in San Antonio shortly! Strength in Unity® Garry McClure NCOA President 1 July 2024Happy July! NCOA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 16 - 19 July 2024: in San Antonio Tx. If you have not registered yet, Let’s get to it! Visit our website for details. We look forward to seeing you. We hope to see at least 1 member from each Chapter in attendance. NCOA 2024 Conference - NCOA ncoausa.org). Have you heard we have a Home Boxing Set from our partner, Fightcamp? Enter for a chance to win an at-home boxing gym valued at over $1699! Tickets are only $10! The FightCamp all-in-one bundle includes a free-standing punching bag, workout mat, boxing gloves, and more. The raffle will be announced at the 2024 NCOA Annual Conference. The raffle ends on July 17, 2024. Don’t miss out—get your tickets now: www.bit.ly/NCOA-Raffle Help us continue to hit the pavement hard in getting the word out about our WAR Medallion Recognition Program. We have presented over 3000 Medallions since 2020! Share the information with other Organizations. Visit this link for more information. Medallions and NCOA Challenge Coin - NCOA (ncoausa.org) Welcome our newest Association partners, Check A Vet, and Stars & Stripes. More information to follow. I want to wish you all a Happy 4th of July! Thank you for your part in helping us achieve our overall goal of being the Military Service Organization of choice! Forward Together in 2024! Strength in Unity® Joseph Terry, SGM, U.S. Army (Ret) NCOA Executive Director [email protected] MESSAGE FROM THE NCOA PRESIDENT 15 June 2024 Greetings! Let the count down begin. It's a little over 30 days before our Annual Conference, Business Meeting and Knights Assembly. The NCOA HQ has planned a very informational and fun filled event for our members and I do look forward to meeting each member in attendance. Don't wait, now is the time for YOU to be a part of any NCOA's future changes to our organization and programs. Your voice and your ideas are the keys to our future success and the change engine that directs changes and improvements from within. I look forward to our Medallion growing even more popular from state to state in the years to come... If you haven't registered for our conference. Now is the time to move that move. Detailed information can be found on www.ncoausa.org. or call the headquarters if you have any questions or concerns. (210) 653-6161. Enjoy the following picture of the joy of awarding our Medallion to our Veterans. Strength in Unity® 
 Three Auxiliary Division members were recently selected to receive NCOA Bettsy Ross Educational Scholarship Grants in the amount of $500 each:
Nick Marigo of Santa Rosa, CA - attending Santa Rosa Junior College Jozlynn Reyes of Marion, IN - attending Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame Hannah Scott of Tualatin, OR - attending Portland Community College The Bettsy Ross Educational Fund was established in 1988 and is one more good reason for being a member of the NCOA Auxiliary. The Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), a Military Service Organization (MSO), was created in 1960 to address quality of life issues for enlisted members of our Active, Reserve, National Guard, Retired, and Veteran members of all branches of the Armed Forces as well as their families. As we have evolved, education, work force development, employment, legislative advocacy and the quality of life within our communities as well as the physical and mental health of our enlisted service men and women and their families have become our primary aim. On Friday, 7 June, Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson, Onslow County Commissioner Walter Scott, SgtMaj (Ret) Joe Houle, SSgt (Ret) Tom Mattison (Korean Vet), and HMC (Ret) Steve Ryan presented NCOA's World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War Medallions to Ms. Rosemarie Oates Mobley, the daughter of veteran Joseph Oates who served in all 3 wars.  Pictured L-R are HMC (Ret) Steve Ryan, SgtMaj (Ret) Joe Houle, SSgt (Ret) Tom Mattison, Ms Rosemarie Oates Mobley, Sir Paul Siverson, and County Commissioner Walter Scott. The NCOA is seeking a Legislative Assistant to join the team. This role will support the Director of Government Affairs in the Virginia, Maryland, or Washington DC area. To apply, email resume and cover letter to: [email protected] and [email protected]. Add “Application for Legislative Assistant” in subject line. Download document below for details. The Air Academy NCOA had the privilege of presenting Vietnam War Medallions to 14 veterans representing four branches of the U.S. military last weekend. Medallion honorees included:
- Mr. Jack Artman, Captain (ret.), USAF - Electronic Warfare Officer - Sir Abe Braverman, Master Sergeant (ret.), USAF - Inventory Management Specialist - Mr. James Darnley, Jr., veteran, USMC - Classified Documents and Crypto Key Custodian - Mr. Charles Dietz, Master Sergeant (ret.), USA - 10th Transportation Company, 7th Transportation Battalion - Mr. Richard Elliot, veteran, USN - Aviation Electronics Technician, USS Bennington - Mr. David Gilbert, veteran, USAF - Munitions Specialist - Mr. Charles Nathan, Captain (ret.), USA - Company Commander, 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment - Mr. Gennaro Occhiuzzo, Chief Warrant Officer (ret.), USA - Military Assistance Command, Vietnam *award accepted by Mr. Rob Sweatman on behalf of Mr. Occhiuzzo * - Mr. Arthur Rhyne, Sr., Master Sergeant (ret.), USAF - Flight Engineer, C-123 Aircraft - Mr. Michael Romans, Major (ret.), USA - Veterinarian - Mr. Thomas Towles, Technical Sergeant (ret.), USAF - Overseas Switchboard Center Operator - Sir Marvin Weaver, Master Sergeant (ret.), USAF - Facilities Maintenance Technician - Mr. Craig Wisniewski, Sergeant Major (ret.), USA - Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Mr. William Worthington, veteran, USN - Boiler Technician, USS O'Callahan These individuals each played an important role in the American campaign during the Vietnam War and their efforts and commitment to their nation cannot be overstated. Air Academy NCOA is honored to have the opportunity to recognize each of these brave service members and express gratitude to each for a job well done! |
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