Ozark Empire Chapter Newsletter

This months words from the Chapter President - October 2025

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We had a good turnout for the September luncheon meeting. Those unable to attend were missed.

Important issue on MOAA National’s radar:

1. Potential Government Shutdown on Sept. 30, 2025 Retirees and annuitants from the armed services would continue to receive pay during a government shut-down. (See related piece later in this newsletter)

As MOAA works to ensure those currently serving – in all branches – continue to receive pay during a shutdown, we will also work toward our cornerstone goal of service parity in these pay issues.

2. Pentagon Takes Another Step Toward Commissary Privatization:
Cost-cutting and privatization may offer short-term savings, but when the quality and integrity of a critical benefit are at stake, the consequences fall directly on servicemembers, veterans, retirees, and survivors.

Important Webinars Available Through MOAA (If you register for a Webinar, but are unable to attend, you will be sent a link to be able to watch later, at your convenience).

Understanding Your Reserve and Guard Benefits OCTOBER 08, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM This workshop takes on topics skipped by programs geared toward active duty servicemembers.

Long-Term Care: What Military Retirees and Families Should Know OCTOBER 14, 2025 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Considering your future financial plans and protections, but unsure where to begin when it comes to long term care? MOAA can help you get started.

The above information was found on the MOAA website. Please make sure to explore the website at: MOAA.org. There is a multitude of valuable information that can be found.
Some dates to remember in October: (Taken from: operationwearehere.com)

October 13, 2025 - Navy Birthday-the Navy celebrates its establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775
October 13, 2025 - Columbus Day A day set aside to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas on October 12, 1492. Learn more...
October 26, 2025 - National Day of the Deployed

For all who are Premium or Life members of MOAA, a free Survivor’s Planning Guide is available for download. It can be obtained at www.moaa.org.

As always, our newsletter is freely available on the chapter website: www.oemoaa.org as well as via email to all members. If anyone wishes to receive this newsletter via US Mail, please make that known to a Board Member or the Newsletter Editor, and we will be happy to accommodate.

Becky Hutchings, President