SDVC - Military Order of the World Wars

The San Diego Veterans Coalition Proudly Supports the Military Order of the World Wars

The Military Order of the World Wars is a premier Veterans Service Organization whose motto is, “It is nobler to serve than to be served.” MOWW was founded at the behest of General of the Armies John J. “Blackjack” Pershing 1919 to promote good citizenship, patriotic education, and military and public service. The purpose of the Order is found in the 9 tenets described in the MOWW Preamble.

TO CHERISH THE MEMORIES AND ASSOCIATIONS OF THE WORLD WARS WAGED FOR HUMANITY

TO INCULCATE AND STIMULATE LOVE OF OUR COUNTRY AND 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 THE 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

TO TRANSMIT ALL THESE IDEALS TO POSTERITY; UNDER GOD AND FOR OUR COUNTRY, WE UNITE TO ESTABLISH

MOWW chapters provide opportunities to support veterans of all ranks and service, youth patriotic education, college ROTC and high school JROTC, Scouting, monuments and memorials, law and order, national and homeland security programs, and inculcate and stimulate love of our country and flag. The Order is present throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands via its chapters and geographically proximate to the residences of Companions (members). These geographic areas organized into regions, which are comprised of chapters. These chapters a serve the veterans, youth, first responders and others in the local communities via their education, recognition, public speaker and community support outreach programs.

The Military Order of the World Wars uses Resolutions of Cooperation to formalize partnerships with like-minded organizations, e.g., the National Sojourners, Joe Foss Institute, Boy Scouts of America, Pershing Rifles Group.

These resolutions support a range of collaborative activities--from youth education to recognition of excellence. These resolutions and memoranda correspond with the Order’s outreach programs in Youth Leadership Conferences, scouting, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and Junior JROTC, and more. They also involve MOWW’s recognition programs involving scouts, students, cadets, and individuals and organizations from the local communities.

MOWW serves America’s youth by hosting Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) programs throughout the United States—many at little or no cost to high school students attending. These students receive patriotic education on leadership in a free society, free enterprise system concepts, principles of democracy, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, and civic responsibilities associated with preserving American rights and freedoms. Students also develop speaking, writing and leadership skills, which contributes to them being better citizens and future leaders. MOWW’s YLC curriculum satisfies the National Association of Secondary School Principals’ (NASSP) academic and program requirements.

MOWW also sponsors awards programs for Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and Junior ROTC cadets (JROTC), the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) and the Girl Scouts of the USA (GS-USA). Additionally, MOWW formally honors those who excel in the national security, homeland security, and law and order arenas. Finally, MOWW hosts “Massing of Colors” ceremonies in conjunction with Flag Day, the Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Veterans Day.

The Military Order of the World Wars is a strong, vibrant and exemplary supporter of the veteran’s community in San Diego and a proud member of the SDVC.

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www.sdvetscoalition.org

Military Order of the World Wars