The motto of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is to “Never Stop Serving,” and the Luke Chapter of MOAA works hard to live up to that worthy goal.
“We have a variety of programs that benefit our Arizona military and veterans community,” said Gene Wikle, President of the Luke Chapter of MOAA. “We’re proud of the positive impact that we make on the lives of real people right here in the West Valley.”
Among the Luke Chapter’s programs are three main charitable initiatives: 1) providing college scholarships to outstanding graduating high school and continuing college students from military families; 2) making emergency monetary grants to veterans in need of housing assistance, and; 3) supporting West Valley Junior ROTC programs at 13 local high schools. In 2025, the Chapter provided 21 college scholarships totaling $30,000. In addition, the Chapter provided emergency grants totaling $40,000 to 19 veterans and families in need of rent, utilities, food, transportation, and essential household needs. At Thanksgiving, the Chapter supports the Luke Air Force Base First Sergeants, “Turkey for Troops,” which provides turkeys and gift cards to junior enlisted families in need. The Chapter fosters a very active and nationally-recognized Surviving Spouses Program, and provides transition assistance for separating service members.
Luke Chapter partners with the national Military Officers Association of America and with the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to support grants to Arizona veterans facing housing and food emergencies.
“We invite active duty and former military officers to join our Chapter and contribute to the good things we do locally,” said Wikle. “In addition, we are always looking for financial support to fund our initiatives, and all contributions are welcome.”
To join the Chapter or learn more, visit lukemoaa.org.
“Never Stop Serving”