WELCOME TO THE
GREATER CINCINNATI CHAPTER OF THE
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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Help us persuade the USO to
Reopen the CVG USO!
The USO lounge at CVG closed on September 12, 2025. The USO states the decision is to "optimize operations and meet the needs of our military community" and to "focus resources where they are most needed, outside the airport," but that explanation and decision are unacceptable. We, as the Cincinnati area military community, are confused and saddened at this sudden announcement. Our brave military families and personnel will no longer have access to this vital resource that serves to ease the stress of air travel (especially with young families).
Let your voices be heard and help us save the CVG USO Lounge by signing the below petition and sharing with your network:
MOAA isn't just for retired officers!
Six Reasons for any Officer (Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Separated, Retired, or Surviving Spouse) to join your Local MOAA Chapter Today:
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Make yourself heard. MOAA's chapters provide critical grassroots support for MOAA's national nonpartisan legislative agenda. (We are a nonpartisan organization.) Our benefits are under attack and MOAA is in the fight to preserve them. Chapter members let their legislators know what's on their minds and open doors for MOAA's legislative team in Washington, DC. In these difficult times, MOAA members need to stick together and our chapters are the best way we know to do that.
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Giving back to the community. Chapter members are MOAA's ambassadors in their communities, supporting countless programs that make a difference in the lives of others. These members have gone the extra step to give back in the truest sense of servant leadership.
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Value added to chapter member lives. MOAA chapters sponsor interesting programs and opportunities to interact with civic, political, military, and business leaders on issues important to members.
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Networking with fellow officers. Chapters include second career members in the work force or retired servicemembers who have contacts in the community that can be valuable to transitioning officers.
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Stay informed. Chapter newsletters, websites, and meetings provide you the latest information on local, state, and national issues and changes to military benefits.
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Influencing state legislation. Most states have a council of chapters that unites every MOAA chapter in the state. These councils often lobby for and pass state-level legislation that affects military members and their families, such as exempting military retired pay from state income tax or increasing funding for state-run VA programs.
Stay Alert: Protect Yourself from Membership Scams
MOAA often uses email and online channels to communicate with its members about their membership status. However, we realize it may sometimes be difficult to discern legitimate messaging from scams . If you receive an email or online message about your membership that seems suspicious, do not respond. Contact MOAA’s Member Service Center immediately at 800-234-6622 to verify its legitimacy.
MOAA provides scam prevention resources at MOAA.org/scams that can help you combat all types of fraud. Some MOAA-specific details that may help you spot suspicious messaging:
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Life members whose dues are paid in full will never be asked for additional dues payments.
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Spouses of deceased Life members inherit their membership at no additional cost.
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Spouses are not eligible for membership; MOAA will never solicit a spouse to join. (Surviving spouses, however, are eligible for membership.)
Basic and Premium members may receive renewal or upgrade communications from MOAA via mail, email, text message, or phone. If you’re unsure whether a message is authentic, DO NOT REPLY to the message — contact the Member Service Center at 800-234-6622 for confirmation.
Vibrancy of the Greater Cincinnati Chapter
2025
The year 2025 began with a new Board president, Richard L. Bevington, Jr., COL USA Ret, taking the oath at the December meeting. Although only active for few short years, he joined a Board of talented key committee chairs and past presidents. For the year, the chapter was without vice presidents in the line of succession.
The chapter conducted a formal Dining Out at the Metropolitan Club on March 29th. The evening was filled with military tradition, excellent food, toasts and camaraderie. COL Brad Wenstrup, USA Ret, ex-congressman for the 2nd Congressional District of Ohio gave an inspirational speech about growing up in Cincinnati, his marriage and family and his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He spoke about the saving the life of Congressman Steve Scalise when 126 bullets were fired at Republican representatives preparing for a charity game.
The chapter celebrated the 250th anniversary of the US Army at the Friday, June 13th luncheon; the senior and junior officers present cut a cake. The MOAA Troubadours (BG Tom O’Brien, LTC Dan Shea and LTC Rob Croskery) led the group in patriotic songs. Craig McKee, Channel 9 news anchor, Hamilton County Veteran of 2024, spoke about his interesting and challenging service in the USAF as a uniformed correspondent.
Members of the chapter joined the Dayton chapter to attend a Dayton Dragons game on Saturday, 19th of July at the Day Air Stadium. The Dragons, an affiliate team of the Reds, lost to the Fort Wayne Tin Caps, an affiliate of the San Diego Padres. The chapter members renewed ties while enjoying dinner and the game.
Other significant events: (A) In August, the chapter had a table at the 2nd Annual Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission Appreciation Day at Sawyer Point along the river. Many who came by were not aware of the MOAA and its mission. Fortunately, there were booklets, information sheets and magazine issues sent by the National HQs to hand out the veterans and families. (B) On September 11th, the chapter held the 3rd annual social and recruiting event at Hoppin Vines; included was a commemoration for September 11th. (C) Col Bevington was the key note speaker at the 67th Veterans Day Commemoration at the Main Library in downtown Cincinnati.
2024 MOAA National Awards Winner!
Congratulations to CAPT Bill Heitbrink, immediate past president, for the award of the Level of Excellence Award for 2024. The award recognizes the work of the chapter in supporting the full scope of the MOAA mission for the earned benefits of all active and retired service members. The chapter received this award every year during COL Heitbrink’s three-year term as president.
Also, congratulations to Lt Col Matt Wensel as webmaster and LTC Rob Croskery as newsletter editor and publisher for receiving the COL Marvin J. Harris Communications award for 2024. The award recognizes outstanding accomplishment in content and in communicating to chapter members.
The awards are metal badges affixed to banners that hang with the chapter MOAA flag. At the next event, take a look at the flag and the numerous awards garnered by the chapter. We should all be proud of the achievements of those who came before as well as those now serving. You too can make a significant contribution to our active chapter. Volunteer to join the Board!
MOAA Table at Hamilton County Veterans Appreciation Day 2025
On 23 Aug 2025, our chapter supported the Hamilton County Veterans Appreciation Day. This second annual event was great for all veterans and families. We handed out printed materials on MOAA programs for veterans. In the photo below are members (from left to right) Ken Bowman, Lee Watson (commissioner on the HCVSC) and Rick Bevington.
Upcoming Events
General Membership Luncheon/MeetingFri, Mar 13Clovernook Country Club- General Membership Luncheon/MeetingFri, Jun 19Clovernook Country Club
Chapter Dining-Out 2026Fri, Oct 23Clovernook Country Club
MOAA Legislative Action Center
Make your voice heard! Click the above hyperlink to go to MOAA's "Legislative Action Center" to contact your elected officials concerning MOAA's top legislative priorities.
