“The MOAA, LCOC and affiliate chapters are independent, politically nonpartisan private organizations.”

About

The Louisiana Council of Chapters (LCOC) is a 501(c)(19) nonprofit organization with membership composed of local chapters in the state of Louisiana affiliated with the Military Officers Assoc. of America (MOAA).

The purpose of the Council is to:

  • Promote the purposes and objectives of the MOAA
  • Foster fraternal relationships among retired, active duty, reserve component and former officers of America’s uniformed services and their spouses and surviving spouses
  • Protect the rights and interests of all members of the uniformed services and their families and survivors
  • Support and serve the community and the nation
  • Foster the integrity and prestige of the Uniformed Services
  • Participate in activities of a patriotic nature
  • Provide the assistance necessary to member chapters to enable them to effectively serve their members, their communities, and the nation
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LCOC History

Our Amazing Team

Our Council leaders ensure elegant, functional and visually pleasing websites with WordPress blocks, patterns, and the powerful content editor.

Our Council Officers

Col Mike Dilda, USAF, Retired

Council President

Colonel Dilda is a Master Navigator with 3,125 flying hours in the B-52 and 108 hours in the T-43.  He has 178 combat hours in Operations DESERT STORM and ALLIED FORCE.

LTC Lessie Griffith, USA, Retired

Council 1st Vice President

Lieutenant Colonel Griffith is a Registered Nurse.

COL EJ “Vince” Vincent, USA, Retired

Council 2nd Vice President

Colonel Vincent….

Vacant

Council Treasurer

1SG Robert Griffith, USA, Retired

Council Secretary

First Sergeant Griffith is a retired Army 1SG and Honorary Member of the Council.

Col David Lay, USAF, Retired

Immediate Past President

Colonel Lay is a Command Pilot with flying hours in the B-52, T-37, and T-38. Dave passed away March 11, 2025.

    Our Council Directors

    CAPT John White, USN, Retired

    Director

    Crescent City Chapter

      Col Chris DeGuelle, USAF, Retired

      Director

      Acadiana Chapter.

      LTC Rob Gutierrez, USA, Retired

      Director

      Acadiana Chapter

      Maj Walt Slocombe, USAF, Retired

      Director

      Ark-La-Tex Chapter