NCOA Life Member Eric W. Shumpert recently had the honor of recognizing Jim Compton, Air Force veteran, with the presentation of the NCOA Vietnam War Medallion while at the Sumter Masonic Lodge No. 364 Ancient Free Masons,   Mr. Compton noted that this was only the second time that he had been welcomed home. 

January 20, 2024 -  Three members of the NCOA Sunshine State Chapter #1683,  Chairman Mike Bogmenko, Vice Chairman Sid Korvun (Medallion Chairman), and Chapter Secretary Jonathan Jones, attended the 100th birthday  party  for World War 2  Army Air Corp veteran  William E. Olson.  Olson served in the South Pacific Theater.  Mr Olson lives in Beacon Woods neighborhood in Hudson Florida and attributes his longevity to having regular doctor checkups and a great wife.

​Rogue Chapter member Norman Morgan presents a Vietnam War Medallion to Army veteran Donald Porter.

December 16, 2023 - 1SG (Ret)) Sean L. Johnson presented SP5 David D. Jackson with the NCOA Vietnam War Medallion at his family's annual Christmas dinner.  Eighty-five family members were in attendance - with 25 family members being veterans and one family member currently serving as an active duty Marine. Also in attendance were  Mayor George Flagges, Jr. (Mayor of Vicksburg, MS) and Sheriff Martin Pace (Sheriff of Warren County, MS).    

On 8 January Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson, partnered with Mission BBQ in Jacksonville, NC to provide lunch at the local homeless shelter in early observance of the annual "Day of Service."

Rogue Chapter Chairman assisted by trustee David Haines presented a Vietnam Medallion to Army veteran Ronald Klopfer. 

​It was a great day to present a WWII, two Korean and four Vietnam Legacy Medallions at a Roseburg, Oregon Care Home.  Pictured (L-R) standing in the background are Roger Boucock (VVA #805, Vice President, Carol Hunt (Douglas County Veterans Forum Vice Chairwoman), and Ron Dukes (NCOA Chapter 1308 Chairman).   (Photo submitted by staff)

Greetings Team!

Happy 2024! I trust you all had a wonderful Christmas Season. Now, it's time to roll up our sleeves, re-dedicate ourselves and represent "our" Association.

Please take a few minutes to review, act, and share the information below:

MEMBERSHIP:  We are all Membership Recruiters. Just think where we would be if each of us signed up only 1 new member! Having said that, I am excited to announce our 2024 Membership Campaign:

• For every 3 members a current member signs up, the member will be awarded 1 complimentary membership that can be used to renew their own membership or sign up another new member. In addition, the member will be eligible to be entered in a drawing for a $200, $300, or $500 gift card. Campaign period will be 2 January - 12 July 2024. Association goal is 1001 new members this period.​
• Name of sponsor must be on the Membership Application with Code (YR2024). If new member joins online at ncoausa.org the new member, chapter, or sponsor must notify NCOA HQs for tracking purposes. Applications can be mailed to: NCOA, 9330 Corporate Drive, Suite 708, Selma, TX 78154.

WAR MEDALLION RECOGNITION PROGRAM:  Chapters and Members, please continue to seek sponsorship to support this very meaningful program. Current count: 939 WWII, 450 KWM, 1311 VWM presented in 2023. Thank you to Corporate Sponsor, GEICO Military for your generous contribution. Visit ncoausa.org for more information.
NCOA LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE:  NCOA is looking for a few Legislative Committee Volunteers. If interested, reach out to our Government Affairs Director, Levi Sadr at [email protected] and/or myself, Joseph Terry, at [email protected]. ​
2024 CHAPTER GOALS:  Chapters, I challenge you to set goals in the areas of: Membership, Medallion Recognition, Benevolent Programs Support, and Community Partnerships/Involvement.

Thank you in advance for your part in helping us achieve our overall goal of being the Military Service Organization or choice! Remember, "we", are all Ambassadors for our Association.

NCOA Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson presents an NCOA Coin to local GEICO Military representative Luis "Chino" Leiva, SgtMaj USMC (Ret), Manager, Military Affairs Team. 

Recently members of the Down East Chapter #906 presented Home Deport with a Certificate of Appreciation for their patriotic and proper display of the the American Flag. 

During the Rogue Chapter's Christmas Social, chapter members were recognized for their amazing support of the chapter's ongoing efforts.

Those who are recognizing the efforts of their dedicated chapter members rarely request awards for themselves, regardless of how deserving they are.  NCOA Headquarters sent an Award of Excellence to David Haines to be presented on behalf of NCOA Headquarters to chapter chairman Terry Haines.  Thanks for all your hard work, Terry!

In 7 years, the Rogue Chapter's VeteRun has raised and given away $131,850. This year the chapter raised $43,200 with the assistance of Tabitha Carlson who held a golf tournament focusing on Veteran suicide prevention and helping veterans, as a result we were able to present checks at our annual Christmas social in the amount of $14,400 each to David's Chair, Mighty Oaks Foundation and Operation Rambo.

Every year the gross amount earned has increased and the amount given to each charity has increased so our goal next year is to exceed $50,000. The 5K fun run usually happens in October, so plan to help us out next year.

On December 7, 2023, during the Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony conducted by American Legion Post 265, Onslow County Commissioner Walter Scott presented the NCOA Down East Chapter Vice Chairman Sir Paul Siverson with a Proclamation that recognized November as "Veterans Recognition Month 2023".