Surviving Spouse information
WICMOAA Surviving Spouse Family
WICMOAA is proud to have 14 Surviving Spouses as Chapter members as well as one surviving daughter.
Many of the Surviving Spouses also belong to the Oak Harbor Retried Officer's Wives Club (ROWC).
As a result of their camaraderie within WICMOAA and ROWC, the WICMOAA Surviving Spouses can always get a helping hand when needed.
WICMOAA also provides training that will help Surviving Spouses, Survive better.
- Great Information
- Camaraderie in our area
- WICMOAA is a Family
- Dues are only $5 per year
If you are a Surviving Spouse of an officer from one of the eight uniformed services, consider joining the WICMOAA Family.
MOAA Surviving Spouse Virtual Chapters
Join MOAA’s Surviving Spouse Virtual Chapter
MOAA’s Surviving Spouse Virtual Chapter is an affinity group whose members share information and ideas with others in a virtual environment.
After starting the virtual meetings through quarterly teleconferences, the Surviving Spouse Virtual Chapter now meets monthly through Zoom.
Almost 40 states are represented in the membership. This chapter is intended to be an enhancement to, rather than take the place of, geographic chapters, and Free to members.
- Great Information
- Camaraderie nationally
- no dues.
More Information at
Download the Newest Application below.
Survival planning
Work ahead and create a Notebook for both people showing
See Ro Hicklin's Guide at the bottom of this page.
Copy(s):
Store in binder, water/fireproof container(s)
Thumb drive
Cloud storage
Trusted family member or family lawyer
Help information!
www.militarycoalition.org– Health Care Committee-Survivors
Minnesota Chapter’s “The Day After Calls” (Below)
MOAA Surviving Spouse & Friends Facebook group.
MOAA Surviving Spouse Planning Guide (Below)
800-292-8294 – USAA Survivors Relation Team
www.taps.org - 800-959-TAPS (8277)
info@goldstarwives.org 888-751-6350
Information for Surviving Spouse Members
Local DAV Help for Surviving Spouses
The local DAV is well versed in process required to obtain government benefits and applying for VA benefits. DAV 3037 N Goldie Road Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Call DAV at: (360) 682-2945
For a quick start, Download
"VA information and DAV Help" and "Retirement and Piece of Mind" below
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Member Report: Strengthen the MOAA Community
While waiting in my little cabin in the remote Georgia mountains for a handyman, I decided to do an online search for a nearby MOAA chapter. I found one only 30 miles away, so I emailed my phone number to the chapter president and awaited a response.
The next day, he called and invited me to their chapter meetings, the state convention, and their Christmas dance. I responded with an invitation to my Florida chapter. We had such a lovely warm chat. It was almost like speaking to a member of my family.
I like to think of MOAA as a community, where joys, ambitions, sorrows, loyalties, and good works are shared. Connections of past service, local activities, charitable work, and legislative initiatives cement the bonds of friendship.