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MUSNAVC Recognizes and pays Tribute to our Uniformed Service Nurses in support of America 250th Celebration!
MOAA Awards presented to MUSNAVC
Members Only Section includes: Member Roster; Guest Speakers; and By-Laws
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the nation’s largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization.
Welcome
WELCOME to the website of the MOAA Uniformed Services Nurse Advocates Virtual Chapter. If you are concerned about Military Healthcare issues which affect Uniformed Service Members (currently serving and Reserve/Guard components, Retirees, Veterans and their families), you’ve landed at the right site. If you’re a current or past member of a Uniformed Services Nurse Corps, you’re on a great path. We also require membership in the Military Officers Association of America, but that can be done as part of the application process at no cost. We also charge no dues! Our members have had interesting and diverse careers, with extraordinary expertise in many areas of nursing. Nurses have always been patient advocates, caring for them continues through advocacy for healthcare-related legislation and other important MOAA goals.
Purpose of MUSNAVC
To promote and support the Military Officers Association of America;
To foster fraternal relations and camaraderie among Military Nurses;
To advocate for Healthcare related services and programs for all Military service members, former and present.
Chapter Update
We are proud to announce that we have several exciting and informative guest speakers this
fall during our October and November meetings, to include our own member, LTC (Ret) Cheryl
Schmidt, PhD, RN, who, as a certified Nurse Educator, will be sharing insights from the world of
academia on nursing as a profession and highlighting current issues that are shaping our roles
and possibly leaning toward legislative action. We’re fortunate to have an expert who is on the
cutting edge of the imminent changes that will affect and shape nursing now and in the future!
In November, we will hear from a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR),
who have been staunch supporters of nurses and veterans, funding nursing scholarships and
healthcare since the early days of their origins. The DAR have an amazing connection with the
Army Nurse Corps in that one of their early members, Dr Anita Newcombe McGee, played a
huge role in establishing the DAR Hospital Corps, which included over 1000 nurses for service
during the Spanish-American War and. with her help, this led to the eventual creation of the
Army Nurse Corps. I’m excited to hear what exciting updates we will get from this November’s
speaker!
MUSNAVC will also be supporting the annual Wreaths Across America nationwide program that
places beautiful fir wreaths with red ribbons on the graves of all those buried in our military
and veteran cemeteries. This year we are again supporting five Veteran Cemeteries: Soldiers
and Sailors (Washington, DC); Sandhills (Fort Bragg, NC), Dayton (Dayton, OH), US Air Force
Academy (Colorado Springs, CO); and Fort Bliss (El Paso, TX). There will be a link on our website
to directly donate and reserve wreaths on behalf of MUSNAVC. Please send pictures to me if
you lay wreaths so we can add to our support page.
As always, I than you all for your support and loyalty to MUSNAVC and look forward to seeing
you at our next two meetings. Please consider sharing your talents as we need to build up our
current team “rosters” and bring fresh ideas to our mission!
Diane Scherr, President
Member Meetings
Wednesday,
21 October 2026
7:45 PM (Eastern Time)
Snapshot of Last Meeting
Cheryl Schmidt, PhD, RN
Nursing Profession
Our last meeting on 16 September 2026, Jennifer Goodale, MOAA Government Relations team, provided an insightful and informative presentation on legislative issues at the focus of MOAA during the remaining session of this current Congress.
Members can view the recording by going to the 'Members Only' section and clicking on the 'Guest Speaker' page.
Updates
MUSNAVC Celebrates America 250
Uniformed service nurses
Recognize a nurse who has made an impact
WE care Call network
We have expanded our 'We Care' program to include occasional phone calls and
outreach to members.
Community Engagement Events
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Serving Veterans By Bringing New Friends to Veterans in Hospice.
Honoring and supporting our nation's newest and youngest service members
Leading up to the largest commemoration and celebration in American history, America250 is planning a multi-year, national effort to engage, educate, and unite Americans from sea to shining sea.
The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is a patriotic, nonpartisan, Veterans Service Organization (VSO) dedicated to promoting patriotism, civic responsibility, public service, and leadership in our nation’s communities.
119 U. S. FLAGS EACH MOVING IN 25 MILE SEGMENTS HANDED-OFF IN 1-MILE INCREMENTS OVER 2,814 MILES TOTAL
Wreaths Across America
19 December 2026
Member Meetings
Monthly member meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month beginning at 1945 Hours (Eastern) via Zoom Conference.
Members are sent an email reminder message containing the dial-in number and a link to the conference. Participants are encouraged to use the computer link in order to view the slides used to facilitate the meeting and guest speaker presentations. If you do not have a computer available you may dial in for audio only participation.
We have Guest Speakers or Facilitated Discussions pertaining to Military Healthcare Issues of Interest. Guest Speaker slides are available on our 'Member's Only' page.
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