Jamie O'Neal will perform this year at NCOA's Vanguard Banquet July 16 in the Grand Ballroom of the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas. The announcement comes on the same day that Jamie is releasing her new single "Soldier Comin' Home" to country radio.

There is still time to register for this year's Convention and the great news is that the Golden Nugget has lowered the room rate to $39 per room and NCOA has extended the $150 registration fee. Anyone planning on attending this year's Convention and Vanguard Tribute must make their reservations and pay their registration fee NLT June 21st. Read on

NCOA was established in 1960 to enhance and maintain the quality of life for the entire enlisted force in all branches of the Armed Forces, past and present, their families, and their survivors. Its inclusive professional development program for active duty, Guard and Reserve Components of all uniformed services has provided unique symposium programs where participants experience joint military perspectives. In recognition of their work on behalf of military members, families, survivors and veterans, NCOA was granted a Federal Charter by the U.S. Congress in 1988, one of only a few veteran organizations to receive this distinction.

Today, NCOA remains a vital fraternal, benevolent, non-proft organization and acts as a conduit between the military and civilian communities in local areas and promotes positive community relations.

The Association is proud of its efforts in three primary areas: Legislative Representation; Social and Fraternal Programs; and Member Benefts in the area of specialized services and discount programs.

NCOA has much to offer its members and you too can join our fold. 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 and supporting our organization and reaping the full range of member benefts! Read on.