Dedicated to supporting and advocating for service members.
Welcome to the Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters (CALMOAA).
Honor, Support, and Serve Our Veterans
President's Message
Welcome to the Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters (CALMOAA). As President, I am honored to represent our 23 Chapters and more than 1,200 members across the state. Together we are One Powerful Voice for California’s Active Duty, Veterans, retirees, surviving spouses, and their families.
Advocacy is at the heart of everything we do. We work tirelessly to protect earned benefits, strengthen survivor protections, and influence legislation that affects the lives of those who served. Whether we’re meeting with lawmakers in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., supporting local County Veterans Service Officers, or mobilizing grassroots action across districts, CALMOAA brings focused experience, moral authority, and sustained pressure to ensure Veterans’ needs remain a priority.
Our strength comes from unity — from Chapters that share best practices, from members who volunteer their time and expertise, and from partnerships with other Veteran service organizations. We also invest in the future through scholarships, community programs, and outreach that help retain and attract service-minded talent to California’s workforce.
I invite every Veteran, family member, and supporter to join us: get involved at the Chapter level, share your story, and raise your voice when policy decisions affect our community. When we act together, we protect what matters most and honor the service that built this nation.
Thank you for visiting our website and for your commitment to those who have served. If you’d like to get involved or learn more about our advocacy priorities, please contact us at info@calmoaa.org.
Respectfully,
Ramona Chávez, Capt. U.S.A.F. (ret)
President, California Council of Chapters
Military Officers Association of America (CALMOAA)
Building Momentum
2025 - 2026 CALMOAA Board of Directors
CALMOAA: Building Momentum in Our First Ten Months
The new CALMOAA Board of Directors hit the ground running — delivering measurable progress and renewed energy across the Council. In just ten months, we’ve made major strides to strengthen advocacy, improve communication, and expand opportunities for California’s Veterans and their families.
Key Accomplishments
- Delivered a Landmark Victory: Helped pass California’s new military retirement tax exemption, a historic win for military retirees and surviving spouses.
- Launched the New CALMOAA.net: A modern, accessible website designed to keep members informed, share chapter resources, and spotlight advocacy efforts statewide.
- Partnered with MOAA Vacations: Sponsored two California cruises that expand fellowship and generate new revenue for CALMOAA programs.
- Modernized Our Bylaws: Updated to reflect best practices for nonprofit governance and strengthen operational transparency.
- Enhanced Collaboration Tools: Rolled out digital resources to support coordinated advocacy, bill tracking, and chapter communication.
Looking Ahead
These accomplishments reflect CALMOAA’s renewed focus on revitalization — connecting chapters, empowering members, and advocating with One Powerful Voice for California’s military community.
Stay engaged. Stay informed. Stay connected.
Empowering Our Veterans
The Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters (CALMOAA) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). Together, we are "One Powerful Voice," dedicated to making a meaningful impact for the entire military community—including active-duty service members, retirees, and surviving spouses of all ranks.
As a nonprofit organization, CALMOAA operates exclusively for the benefit of the military community and not for private gain. It is organized and administered under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law and the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(19) to fulfill its mission of advocacy, support, and service.
All Officers of all the branches of the uniformed services are welcome to join our organization. Today, we have 23 chapters and more than 1,200 members in the state of California.
VETERANS LEADING CHANGE
