Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter – Military Officers Association of America

Mission

The missions of the chapter shall be to promote the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) primarily at the local level; foster fraternal relations among retired, active and former officers of the seven uniformed services and the National Guard and Reserve Components; protect the rights and services for them and their dependents and survivors; and to serve the community and the nation.

“When our nation’s military are called to serve, MOAA is fighting for them back home.”
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LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS

December, 2025 – Joe Mersol, Legislative Affairs

As we close out 2025, your trusted legislative liaison (me) delivers one final SITREP—peppermint-flavored, lightly sarcastic, and factually accurate.

Thank you for the honor of serving in this role. Now… onto the intel.

1. Protecting Troops & Veterans From the Next Government ShutdownMOAA is pushing protections to ensure military pay and VA benefits do not get interrupted during future shutdown nonsense. Essential services must continue, and MOAA is keeping the pressure on Congress.

2. Off-Base Housing Still a Struggle

Rents around duty stations continue rising faster than morale on payday. BAH hasn’t kept pace, and families—especially junior enlisted—are carrying the load. MOAA is pushing for updated allowance calculations.

3. TRICARE Expands Coverage for Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Treatment

New treatments are being rolled out, and TRICARE is expanding access. A big step for retirees, caregivers, and families impacted by cognitive decline.

4. Bipartisan Bill Helps Veterans & Military Spouses Get Hired

A rare bipartisan Christmas miracle: new incentives to hire veterans and military spouses, with licensing improvements and employer credits.

5. PCS Support for Military Spouses

PCS moves shouldn’t destroy careers. A new House bill strengthens support for spouses during relocations, including employment protections and easier credentialing.

Final Call to Action

Let Congress hear from the people who actually know what’s going on: YOU.
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moaa.quorum.us

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Make Your Voice Heard
Please take a few moments to visit the MOAA web site and link to the ADVOCACY section, using the Legislative Action Center. This identifies all of the legislative issues and bills that MOAA supports that require your active involvement. Remember to contact your Congressional representatives (Senate and House) to express your concerns.

MOAA Legislative Update moaa.org/takeaction
or 1-800-234-6622 ext. 215.

CHAPTER NEWS / EVENTS

The Mahoning and Shenango Valleys Chapter has been so active that a dedicated page for news has been created.
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CHAPTER SCHEDULE
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The Mahoning Shenango Valleys Chapter (MSVC) is an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA).
MOAA and its affiliated chapters and councils are non-partisan.