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FINANCIAL AID The deadline to apply for educational assis- tance from the MOAA Scholarship Fund is noon Eastern time March 1. Children pursuing their first undergraduate degrees whose parents are former, active, or re- tired officers or active or retired enlisted military

MOAA Hosts Veterans Day

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OAA was honored to serve as the 2015 host organiza- tion of the Veterans Day Na-

tional Committee and participate in the annual Veterans Day National Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery Nov. 11. MOAA President Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan Jr., USN (Ret), represented MOAA by joining President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, and other senior of- ficials at the Presidential Armed Forces Full Honor Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Ryan then made remarks at the observance program in the amphitheater, and, finally,

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MOAA hosted this year’s reception at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial following the ceremony. Veter- ans and military service organizations as well as military and civilian officials, in- cluding VA Secretary Robert McDonald, attended the event. “I am extremely proud that MOAA

was the cohost of the ceremony for the first time in our 86-year history. It was an especially significant day for our associa- tion,” Ryan said. “The passion and patrio- tism of so many Americans is inspiring. Thanks again for your commitment to never stop serving!”

personnel are eligible to apply. Selected students must have a sponsor who is a Premium or Life member of MOAA or, if enlisted, a member of Voices for America’s Troops. Visit www.moaa .org/education for the online-only application.

CALL FOR MOAA RESOLUTIONS Any member may propose a resolution, which should address a legislative or manage- ment issue related to MOAA’s missions and goals. A committee on resolutions will review all submissions. Mail submissions by March 16 to: Committee on Resolutions, MOAA, 201 N. Washington St., Alex- andria, VA 22314.

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