Military Officer Association of America

Willow Grove Chapter

MOAA - Willow Grove Chapter

2021 MOAA National - Harris Communications 5 Star Award Winner

2022 MOAA National - Harris Communications 4 Star Award Winner

2023 MOAA National - Harris Communications 4 Star Award Winner

2024 MOAA National - Harris Communications 4 Star Award Winner

2025 MOAA National - Harris Communications 4 Star Award Winner

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From MOAA Web page.

"MOAA is the nation's largest and most influential association of military officers. It is an independent, nonprofit, politically nonpartisan organization.

With about 390,000 members from every branch of service - including active duty, National Guard, Reserve, retired, former officers, and their families - we are a powerful force speaking for a strong national defense and representing the interests of military officers at every stage of their careers.

MOAA's highest priority is providing first-class service to our members. We are the leading voice on compensation and benefit matters for all members of the military community. We provide expert advice and guidance to our members."

MOAA Willow Grove Challenge Coins Available NOW.

Purchase at a meeting $10.00 each or $15.00 by mail.

Contact Major Gary M. Portnoy

116 Saddle Brook Drive

Dublin, PA18917-2124

Check should be made out to MOAA-Willow Grove

Next Meeting

Saturday 24 December 2026 9:30 Hours

MOAA DELUXE BREAKFAST BUFFET

ANN’S CHOICE, 3000 Ann’s Choice Way Warminster, PA 18974

The Catering Hall in Liberty Commons.

000 Ann’s Choice Way
Warminster, PA 18974

215-70

Speaker: Jim Peterson

Author of "210 Days"

30000 An30n’s Choice Warminster, PA 18974

Join us for an engaging presentation by Jim Petersen, author of 210 Days, as he shares the remarkable story of his father, Colonel Peter “Pistol Pete” Petersen, and his extraordinary journey through the U.S. Army.

Drafted during the Korean War, Peter Petersen rose from private to full colonel through grit, leadership, and determination. His career spanned the Cold War and Vietnam eras. He served with the 82nd Airborne Division, graduated from Ranger School, and as a captain in the 5th Special Forces Group, helped establish Green Beret bases in Vietnam and worked with local Montagnard tribes along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. In 1968, he returned to Vietnam as an infantry battalion commander leading 814 men in the Mekong Delta.

For his valor and leadership, Colonel Petersen received numerous decorations, including the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with “V” Device, Air Medal with “V” Device and 16 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device.

Don’t miss this inspiring story of courage, service, and legacy.