Take Flight With TCVA

The TACAMO Community Veterans Association (TCVA) is indeed an organization that aims to build a strong, unified community for veterans who served in the TACAMO mission. The TCVA's focus is on fostering a sense of camaraderie and support among its members, creating a network where individuals can connect, share experiences, and continue to serve each other even after their military service.

The motto of building “One Together" reflects the organization's commitment to ensuring that every TACAMO veteran feels a sense of belonging and connection, whether through social events, support programs, or shared history. This focus on unity helps veterans maintain lifelong bonds and provides resources to aid their well-being.

The TCVA serves as a support network for TACAMO veterans and helps preserve the history and legacy of their service. It also provides a sense of camaraderie among former service members who contributed to the TACAMO mission. We organize events, such as reunions, and other events that involve in educational and advocacy efforts related to the TACAMO community and the broader military.

Your Membership in TACAMO Community Veterans Association (TCVA) helps support several key initiatives and activities that benefit both the association’s members and the broader TACAMO veteran community. These include:

Historical Preservation: Membership helps preserve the TACAMO history of the program and the critical role our veterans played in national defense. This may include efforts to document and share the stories of TACAMO veterans and their contributions, preserving records and artifacts in museum displays, and educating the public about the mission of the TACAMO aircraft and its role in military operations through history videos.
Veteran Support: Membership provides a network of support for other TACAMO veterans who served in the community. This includes fostering camaraderie among members, offering emotional and social support, and promoting the well-being of veterans.
Reunions and Social Events: Membership supports the organization of reunions, social events, and gatherings where TACAMO veterans can reconnect, share stories, and celebrate their service. These events serve as an important opportunity for veterans and active duty to bond with old friends and make new connections.
Advocacy and Awareness: Membership helps advocate for issues that affect TACAMO veterans to recognition for their health concerns and unique contributions. The TCVA may work to raise awareness of the TACAMO community and ensure that their sacrifices and service are acknowledged and valued via TACAMO Hall of Fame and Lifetime Achievement Award.
Charitable and Community Outreach: Membership contributions may also go toward charitable activities that support veterans in need, whether through direct assistance, scholarships, or donations to organizations that help veterans and their families through the Award for Excellence in Service Program.
Communications and Resources: Members receive access to newsletters, updates, and other resources that keep them informed about the TCVA’s activities, news related to the TACAMO community, and veteran-related issues.
TCVA offers scholarships for Applicants who apply for this award by applying through the tacamo.org website. The applicant may be either an Enlisted Active Duty Sailor under the command of STRATCOMMWING 1, or a child, stepchild or grandchild of an Active TCVA member. The Mission Statement: The TACAMO Community Veterans Association (TCVA) will award annual scholarships to students in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) related curriculum or technical certification (example: HVAC, Automotive Technician, Sous Chef, etc.).

By becoming a member, veterans help ensure that the TCVA can continue its mission of supporting fellow veterans, preserving history, and advocating for those who served in the critical role of the TACAMO community.

Go to tacamo.org to join or renew your membership