The 17th Annual Southwestern Lunch & Social Hour plus Extra Added Attractions is being held from Tuesday, March 20 – Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. All Coast Survey/ESSA/NOAA retirees & interested future retirees are welcome! Login to the Member Area for more details (look for the Annual Retirees Event heading).
Welcome to NOFA
Welcome to the NOAA OFFICERS’ FAMILY ASSOCIATION (NOFA) website! NOFA members are active duty and retired NOAA Corps Officers and their families. The NOAA Commissioned Corps Officers are an integral part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). For more information, check out Who We Are.
National ACO Scholarship Applications 2012
Posted December 6th, 2011. Filed under General.The Executive Committee of National ACO Scholarships, Inc. has issued its annual call to high school seniors and college undergrads for applications for scholarship awards for the 2012/2013 academic year. The two-page application form is available on the Resources page, under the heading “National ACO Scholarships, Inc.” Application forms may also be obtained by contacting Secretary/Treasurer Captain Dave Peterson, NOAA (Ret), by phone (301-921-6357) or email (kmpdhp -at- comcast -dot- net). Complete application packages should be sent to the corporation’s post office address (on the application form) and should be postmarked no later than Friday, April 13, 2012.
NOFA Newport Holiday Party
Posted November 18th, 2011. Filed under Newport News.The NOFA Newport Holiday Party will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 6PM at the residence of Captain & Mrs. Wade Blake.
NOFA DC Holiday Party
Posted November 16th, 2011. Filed under DC News.The NOFA Annual Holiday Party will be held at the home of Rear Admiral Jon and Cindy Bailey on Saturday, December 3 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM.
Join us for an evening of great food and happy spirits. The main dish and soft drinks will be provided. There will be a cash bar for beer and wine. Please bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share.
Each year our holiday party includes a raffle and silent auction benefiting The ACO Scholarship Fund, The National Military Family Association, The Military Officers Association of America & The Reserve Officers Association. Please bring a Gift Basket for the Raffle or Silent Auction Item (The theme is Date Night for the silent Auction).
- $5.00 Donation for Senior Officers at the Door
- Holiday Attire
- RSVP by December 1st
We look forward to seeing you! For more information contact Melissa Ramos (757)572-7186 or Cindy Bailey (301)990-8578.
MOC-P News!
Posted August 1st, 2011. Filed under General.NOAA Marine Operations Center – Pacific’s dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 20, 2011 followed by an open house from 13:00-16:00. The open house will continue on Sunday from 10:00-14:00.

2011 NOAA Family of the Year
Posted July 18th, 2011. Filed under General.The National Military Family Association has announced the seven 2011 Families of the Year. Congratulations to The Beaucage Family of Kailua, HI for winning the award for the NOAA Commissioned Corps! Please read the full press release here: http://www.militaryfamily.org/about-us/media/national-military-family-3.html.
The NMFA’s Family Award Program recognizes strong military families who embrace their service to the Nation, are role models in their community, and understand that together they are stronger. They receive nominations from active duty, reserve component, retiree, and surviving families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.
36th Annual NOAA Fish Fry
Posted May 15th, 2011. Filed under DC News.Tickets are now on sale for the 36th Annual NOAA Fish Fry. Ticket price includes a wide variety of fish prepared by guest chefs from all around the country, side dishes, dessert, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Music provided.
When:
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011
6:00 – 9:00 pm (rain or shine)
Where:
U.S. Department of Commerce – Cafeteria and Courtyard
14th St and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Metro: Metro Center or Federal Triangle
PLEASE BRING A PICTURE ID.
Tickets:
$30
Available for purchase at the following locations:
Silver Spring: NOAA Store, ground level of SSMC-2
HCHB: Bob Hansen, Room 6863
Suitland: Kay Collins, NSOF Room 1161
By Credit Card: (301) 496-6061 or (301) 402-6482
PRESS RELEASE! NOAA FAMILY NEEDED!
Posted March 28th, 2011. Filed under General.It’s that time again! The National Military Family Association is accepting nominations for this year’s NOAA Family of the Year! CDR Shep Smith & family (2009) and LTJG Jonathan Heesch & family (2010) were our previous winners!
To nominate a family or for more information, click here.
NMFA: This award recognizes strong families who embrace their service to the Nation, are role models in their community, and understand that together they are stronger. Many times, families think that what they do is nothing special; we disagree. Families serve with quiet dedication to their family and Service. I’m sure you’ll agree that their commitment deserves recognition.
One family from each of the seven uniformed services will be selected as a finalist. From the seven family finalists we choose an overall Family of the Year. All finalists receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, DC for the award ceremony and the Family of the Year receives a cash prize of $1,000.
MOAA Military Spouse Symposium
Posted March 28th, 2011. Filed under General.The Military Officers Association of America’s Military Spouse Symposium and Career Fair 2011 is coming up on May 12th in Virginia Beach.
Click here for information and to register.
Save the date!
Posted March 17th, 2011. Filed under DC News.The Executive Board of the DC Association of Commissioned Officers requests you save the date for an Anniversary Ball on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 at the Army Navy Club, 901 17th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20006

