A UNIQUE VETERANS ORGANIZATION
The Military Order
of the World Wars
Promoting and Encouraging
Good Citizenship,
Patriotic Education,
Military and Public Service,
National Security,
and Youth Programs
You Don’t Have to be a Veteran of a World War to Belong to the
Military Order of the World Wars!
Just a commissioned officer.
National Headquarters
435 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone (703) 683-4911
Fax (703) 683-4501
Toll Free: 1-877-320-3774
E-mail: moww@comcast.net
Homepage: http://www.militaryorder.net
About MOWW
and Its Membership
The Military Order of the World Wars is a patriotic, non-profit, nonpartisan, veterans organization. The Order was established in 1919 to promote the welfare of our nation. Because it clearly is not a self-seeking organization, the Order is widely respected and listened to throughout all branches of government and across the country.
The Order provides an opportunity for officers of all uniformed services to unite in a strong program to promote national security, patriotism, good citizenship, and service to country.
The Order is comprised of 155 chapters across the nation. The role of the elected staff and national headquarters is to support individual chapters, which are the backbone of the Order. Chapter members hold regular meetings to engage in a dialogue on issues of national importance, and to plan for the Order’s outreach programs.
Eligibility and Membership
Membership in the Order is open to all commissioned officers who are serving or have served honorably in the Armed Forces of the United States (Active, Reserve, and National Guard), plus the Coast Guard, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Service. Members have included Presidents Hoover, Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Ford, and Reagan; chiefs of the military services—Pershing, MacArthur, Marshall, Burke, Westmoreland, Mundy, Sullivan, and Boorda; and many members of Congress, the judiciary, governors, state legislators, and local officials. Membership classifications are Regular, Perpetual, and Hereditary (for spouses and descendants of officers).
A Proud Tradition of 80 Years of Service to the Nation
Support for National Security. The Order sponsored programs that play a role in helping maintain a strong military posture. Over the years, our consistent, effective support has helped achieve significant improvements in national defense.
Youth Leadership Conferences and Patriotic Education Programs. The Order has dedicated its efforts in support of the youth of America by conducting Youth Leadership Conferences, and Boy and Girl Scout programs throughout the United States. The Order promotes and educates the youth of America about citizenship, patriotism, and our Flag. In addition, the Order provides books and materials for students to learn about the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence. Outstanding future leaders receive an education that helps keep alive our national heritage and free enterprise system.
Reserve Officers Training Corps. MOWW provides support for both the Junior and Senior ROTC programs. Awards are presented by chapter members to outstanding cadets. The Order also directly contributes to programs established to provide training and education for “Youth at Risk” to enhance their potential to lead productive lives. Support is provided in the school year and during summer camp programs. Respected Voice in Washington. MOWW enables its members to unite with thousands of other citizens on issues of national importance, knowing their views will be heard on matters of national security, law and order, and other vital issues.
Accomplishments of the Order
Congressional Charter. Provides recognition for MOWW as a leading national non-profit veterans organization.
Patriotic Education Activities. Sponsors youth leadership conferences to spread the word about individual responsibility, citizenship, patriotism, and the free enterprise system.
ROTC Programs. Supported the establishment and growth of ROTC programs during the years prior to World War II and continues to support and recognize outstanding cadets in Junior and Senior ROTC units throughout the country.
Officer Review magazine. Published in 10 issues annually, generating numerous awards over the years for articles written by members of the Order. Promotes national security issues and the Uniformed Services.
Preamble
To cherish the memories and associations of the World Wars waged for humanity;
To inculcate and stimulate love of our country and the flag;
To promote and further patriotic education in our nation;
Ever to maintain law and order, and to defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of our national government and Constitution of the United States;
To foster fraternal relations among all branches of the Armed Forces;
To promote the cultivation of military, naval, and air science, and the adoption of a consistent and suitable policy of national security for the United States of America;
To acquire and preserve records of individual services;
To encourage and assist in the holding of commemorations and the establishment of memorials of the World Wars;
And to transmit all these ideals to posterity; under God and for our country, we unite to establish
The Military Order of the World Wars.