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Why Join?
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COA is the only entity whose sole focus is to safeguard the welfare and future of the Commissioned Corps
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Membership with the DC COA means being part of an association of fellow officers with the opportunity to serve and volunteer for various events within the greater capital area
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Networking opportunities with other local officers
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Leadership opportunities within the many DC COA committees
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Serving on a COA committee or the COA board of directors or as a local branch officers such as the DCCOA local branch, provides leadership opportunities which are recognized by the Commissioned Corps when you come up for promotion.
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You must be a DCCOA member to serve or receive recognition (E.g, Certificate of Appreciation) for these leadership opportunities.
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Membership in DC COA is ONLY $10 per fiscal year with an active national COA membership.
To Join or Renew Membership:
Go to www.coausphs.org, log in or create a new account, and follow these steps:
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Click the down arrow in the upper right corner near your name.
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Go to My Account to edit your profile and renew your membership.
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Ensure your contact information and personal profile is up-to-date.
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Call the office staff at 301-731-9080 for questions or assistance.
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Also note that COA runs on a fiscal year of July 1-June 30.
Please reach out to CDR Dipti Kalra or LT Drew Katherine if you have questions or would like additional assistance.