MOAA Triangle Chapter welcomed Grier Martin III, Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs at its dinner meeting, October 8, 2024.

The meeting was held at the North Carolina State University Club, where attendees enjoyed the delicious fare served by the Club catering staff.

After his introduction by Triangle Chapter President Herb Segal, Secretary Martin's remarks included reflections and observations on his military service in the Middle East, and his civilian service in the NC Legislature, the Pentagon and his current role.

On a hot Sunday afternoon at the end of June, about 20 of us gathered at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park's air-conditioned PNC Triangle Club to watch the home team battle the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. While the boys of summer gave their all on the diamond, we bellied up to the delicious buffet and enjoyed cool libations. Clouds appeared to threaten the fun during the fifth inning, but they passed by overhead with nary a drop. The Bulls scored first, and brought home two more in the fourth, but the Iron Pigs responded with alacrity, capping off their effort with two final runs in the last inning to seal the win for the visitors, 6-3.

This is the second time we have had our summer outing at the DBAP PNC Triangle Club. Though more costly, the comfort of AC on a hot afternoon (along with the food and drink!) sure makes this an attractive option to sitting in the sun along the left field base line as we used to do. We hope more of our members and guests can join us at our next outing.

The Triangle Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its 2024 Awards Dinner on Tuesday May 14, 2024, at the NC State University Club.

On a rainy evening, Chapter President Colonel Herb Segal kicked off the event using General George Patton's prayer for good weather during a snowstorm, prior to the Battle of the Bulge. Col Segal went on to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Colonel Bob Penny was called up by Col Segal in recognition of, and thanks for, the extensive work does in assembling our submission for the MOAA Levels of Excellence (LOE) Award. Col Penny's documentation of chapter accomplishments resulted in another LOE Award for the chapter for 2023.

We had three impressive awardees this year. The winners are Anusha Gupta from Enloe High School's Army JROTC program, and Joanna Reyna and Elias Robinson, both from Cary High School's Navy JROTC program. See the "Awards" section of this webpage to learn more about these impressive individuals.

Per the Wake County Public Schools website, Dr Clint Robinson, Chief of Staff and Strategic Planning, is a veteran of the United State Air Force. Robinson began his career in education as a mathematician for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools, teaching children of military and non-military families in Okinawa, Japan and Kaiserslautern, Germany. In addition, Robinson served as an assistant principal and an accomplished turnaround principal in Cumberland County Schools. Robinson joined the Wake County Public Schools System as the principal of Wake Forest-Rolesville High Schools and served as the Southwestern Area Superintendent and Southern Area Superintendent. Robinson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Delaware State University; a Master of Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision from the University of Oklahoma; and a Doctorate in Education from Fayetteville State University.

The Triangle Chapter of MOAA gathered on October 17th, 2023, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Triangle Chapter. The celebration, featuring Col Rojan J. Robotham, USAF, as guest speaker, kicked-off with an invocation by Colonel Herb Segal, followed by presentation of the Colors by Cadets of the Cary High School NJROTC Color Guard.

A delicious dinner, prepared and served by the wonderful staff of the NC Strate University Club, followed the opening remarks.

Colonel Rojan J. Robotham, USAF, was our guest speaker.

The observance took place in the University Room of the NC State University Club, 4200 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27606.

Col Herb Segal called upon Col Jeri Graham to introduce Col Robotham, since both Col Graham and Col Robotham had served together on the MOAA Board of Directors.

Col Robotham, our guest speaker, gave her remarks. She spoke of challenges of a woman in the military, serving her country in a leadership role, balancing her duty, her family and her volunteer work. Her remarks also touched upon how MOAA can help active duty service members, enlisted, officer, as well as retired.

Click on the link below to view the video.