 Greetings! Conference: Mark your calendars for 21 – 24 July Norfolk, VA. Chapters, plan to send at least 2 Members. 1 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 the Chapter that signs up the most new Members will receive 2 Conference Registrations. Chapter must sign up a minimum of 25 new Members to be eligible. Chapters will need to send a roster of the new members for verification to Headquarters. If you know anyone that would like to be a sponsor for the Conference, please send me their contact information. Membership: Giving Back to the Profession Being part of your professional association is not just about what you can get; it’s about what you can give back to the profession. Every member has a responsibility to help build up the association by contributing to its collective success. This includes sharing knowledge, mentoring others, and working together to uphold ethical standards and advance professional practices. I am personally asking each of you to encourage someone to join or gift a membership to someone. In addition, the "I Recruit For NCOA" Lapel Pin Challenge is still going. Sign up 2 New Members and receive the Pin and a Decal. Send their names to [email protected] or copy of applications to NCOA HQs. If individual joins online, notify us so we can verify. Also, if a member joins without NCOA Sponsor, the new member can sign up another member and be eligible for the Pin and Decal. Membership Renewal: Thank you for renewing your membership with us! We truly appreciate your continued commitment and support. Your renewal helps us further our mission of advocating for our members’ quality of life and for us to continue providing valuable resources and networking opportunities to our members. We are grateful for your continued support. I encourage all of you to help us spread the word about our organization. Invite a fellow Veteran, a Service Member, Family member or a Friend to join the NCOA and become part of our growing community. Learn, share more about the benefits of joining Membership Benefits. Please check out the ADVOCATE, Website, Facebook and other social media to keep informed, Strength in Unity® Joseph Terry SGM, U.S. Army (Ret) Executive Director Non Commissioned Officers Association Stay connected: Check out our official channels on for the latest updates, events, resources, and content.  Many of NCOA’s Life Members have expressed a desire to continue supporting the Association beyond annual dues. The Vanguard Life Membership Program was created to provide that opportunity. The Vanguard Life Membership is available exclusively to current Life Members and requires a one time contribution of $100. Members who participate receive additional benefits, including a 20 percent discount on future NCOA Conference registrations, preferred seating and recognition at events, a downloadable Vanguard Life Member card through MemberPlanet, and a special Vanguard Life Membership lapel pin. Funds raised through the Vanguard Life Membership Program directly support NCOA Benevolent Programs and the Membership Development Program, helping strengthen the Association and assist members in need. How to Join: Life Members can log into memberplanet.com/ncoa to update their membership status. Members may also mail an NCOA application with a check or money order to Headquarters or contact NCOA Headquarters directly for assistance.  Together with the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), the University of Phoenix has announced Sherwin E. Gloston, a U.S. Navy veteran who served as petty officer third class, as the recipient of the inaugural full-tuition scholarship for a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
The University of Phoenix Non Commissioned Officers Association scholarship aims to recognize military service commitment and provide opportunities for service members to further their education goals while highlighting veterans' resilience.  The NCOA Columbia Southern Learning Partner Scholarship was established in 2023 and will be given annually to a current member of the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA). This scholarship was developed in partnership between NCOA and Columbia Southern University to provide educational opportunities and to give back to those who give so much. This scholarship covers tuition up to 60 semester hours, or the first credential obtained [associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree]. The scholarship application period will open on 01/02. Applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on 05/03. The selection process will complete on 06/07. Applications will be evaluated exclusively by executive staff members of Columbia Southern University and verified via NCOA. Notification of selection will be made to the awardee within 7 business days upon completion of the selection process and verification by all parties that the awardee is eligible to receive the scholarship.  University of Phoenix recently released the following announcement: University of Phoenix is pleased to collaborate with the Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA) to offer one (1) full tuition scholarship to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree. NCOA is a federally-chartered non-profit established in 1960 to enhance the quality of life for Noncommissioned and Petty Officers in all branches of the Armed Forces, Military Retirees, Veterans, Spouses, and Survivors. NCOA proudly represents 17.9 million Enlisted Veterans and 1.8 million Active Duty Service Members and their family members, and advocates for their rights on Capitol Hill while promoting unity through education, benefits, and community support. University of Phoenix understands the importance of making higher education highly accessible for students of all ages and backgrounds. We take very seriously our social responsibility to our students and the communities we serve. University of Phoenix is particularly adept at aiding non-traditional students complete their education by designing programs around their busy lives. Through this scholarship program, one (1) full-tuition scholarship will be offered. This scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Click here to go to application. 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]  FightCamp is a connected at-home boxing gym. With FightCamp you get access to world-class boxing and kickboxing trainers, premium equipment, and performance-tracking technology - all from the comfort of your home. The ever-growing library of boxing, kickboxing, strength and conditioning and recovery workouts is designed to keep you engaged, focused, and in the zone. Take your game to the next level with punch tracking technology that calculates the speed and intensity of every strike. Get real time stats and fuel your competitive side. At FightCamp we don't just box to get fit, we box to improve our lives. FightCamp is designed to help you develop confidence and strength - both mentally and physically. Fighting is the original spectator sport that is fun to watch and even more fun to do. FightCamp combines skill-building with an addicting experience designed to make you have fun while you sweat. NCOA Members receive a 20% discount on any FightCamp equipment package. Go to Benefit. June 23, 2023 - The NCOA Knights of the Square Table recently sponsored a tee for the Carolina Museum of the Marine Golf Tournament
PETTABLE has announced a new scholarship for military veterans struggling with student debt and mental health issues. They are awarding $5,000 through their Pettable Vet Student Debt Grant, as well as free emotional support animal consultation through a licensed mental health professional to a deserving veteran.
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