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epresenting all branches of the Military Services, the NonCommissionedicers Association (NCOA) remains a vital fraternal, benevolent, nonprofit Military Service Organization. Join our 40,000 members as we represent the voice of 17.9 million Enlisted Veterans, and 1.8 million Enlisted Service Members, including Active Duty, Reserves and National Guard. The Association is proud of its efforts in three primary areas: Legislative Representation; Social and Fraternal Programs; and Member Benefits in specialized services and discount programs. NCOA has much to offer its members and you too can join our numbers. Membership in NCOA is open to all, however, you must meet certain criteria to be a voting member of the Association, but this does not prevent you from being an Associate Member- supporting our organization and reaping the benefits of membership. Membership categories:

REGULAR MEMBERS:

Any individual who served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard, who held the pay grade E-1 through E-9 any time prior to or at the time of separation from active duty, and retired or separated under honorable conditions.

VETERAN MEMBERS:

Any individual who served in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard, who never held an enlisted pay grade and retired or separated under honorable conditions.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS:

Any individual who actively supports the aims and goals of the NCOA but are not eligible for other categories of membership, such as allied foreign military services.

INTERNATIONAL AUXILIARY MEMBERS:

Any spouse/former spouse, widow/widower or family members 18 years of age or older of enlisted members (in the pay grade E-1 through E-9) whether Active Duty, Veteran, Reserve or National Guard.

NCOA Medallion Recognition Programs: WWII Legacy Medallion Program and Korean War Recognition Medallion Program.

If you or a member wish to donate funds for a Medallion or get involved, please contact [email protected] or visit our NCOA website for details on how to order. These Medallions were designed to recognize those who served during either of these wars, or a family member of someone who served.

NCOA Total Force Challenge Coin:

The Coins will be available soon. Email jterry@ncoausa. org for more details. If you are already a member, please promote this fantastic and beneficial membership information to fellow service members and Veterans looking for a supportive military community. If they are interested or have questions have them contact jterry@ ncoausa.org or visit www. ncoausa.org for additional information to include chapter locations. You can also visit, like and share our Facebook page: NCOA USA.

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