The Charter for the Greater Louisville Eagles Chapter, Inc. was approved by the (National) MOAA Board of Directors on 18 July 2006.

MISSION

MOAA is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization.

With about 360,000 members from every branch of service - including active duty, retired, National Guard, Reserve, and former officers and their families - we are a powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of military officers at every stage of their careers.

MOAA's highest priority is providing first-class service to our members. We are the leading voice on compensation and benefit matters for members of the military community. We provide expert advice and guidance to our members.

PURPOSE
While the association does advocate a strong national defense, it does not, as an association, become involved in matters pertaining to military strategy, force level, or individual weapons systems of the various services. The association's board of directors has long believed that such decisions can be made only by those who have all of the facts available to them: today's actively serving military leadership.

The association plays a active role in military personnel matters and especially proposed legislation affecting the career force, the retired community, and veterans of the uniformed services.

While MOAA is permitted by law to lobby - and does so actively - its status as a tax-exempt veterans organization precludes it from participating in political activities, which are defined as intervening directly or indirectly in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. Stated briefly, the association may advocate issues, but it may not advocate the election or defeat of particular candidates or political parties.