1. Mission Statement: The purpose of the USMC Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association is to support the Marine Corps by disseminating knowledge of Ground Ordnance Maintenance among Marines, to provide professional development opportunities for Marines, to foster the spirit and preserve the traditions of the Marine Corps to offer special benefits to USMC GOMA members! Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association. United States Marine Corps

2. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association Support the Marine Corps by disseminating knowledge of Ground Ordnance Maintenance among Marines. United States Marine Corps

3. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association Provide professional development opportunities and support for Ordnance Marines.. United States Marine Corps

4. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association. United States Marine Corps Connect, Reconnect, maintain or build new life-long friendships with Ground Ordnance Marines Past & Present

5. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association Foster the spirit and preserve the traditions of the Marine Corps to offer special benefits to USMC GOMA members. United States Marine Corps

6. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association. United States Marine Corps GOMA began with a concept & idea over 10 years ago. Growth has been steady but much slower than expected. We are currently 88 Members with a good portion being Lifetime or Plank Holders. Annual Members were extended until the first annual meeting. The focus has been on growth, getting the Marine Corps Order signed, working on our Tax Exempt status and strengthening the Association. Awarding our Top Graduates at our Basic Ordnance Schools Raffles and fund raisers Taking care of our Ordnance Marines GOMA Website: WWW.USMCGOMA.ORG

7. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association. United States Marine Corps WHAT IS NEXT?!?!?

8. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association. United States Marine Corps Marine Corps Order is in final stage of signature Immediately execute awards program Update our by-laws 501.3(c) Get our membership more involved/GOMA Chapters

9. The United States Marine Corps Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association Is looking for Ordnance Marines to join our ranks…. Developed by and for Ground Ordnance Marines Promotes Camaraderie, Ordnance Traditions, Espirit, Professional Development & Recognition Connect, Reconnect, maintain or build new life- long friendships with Ground Ordnance Marines Past & Present "Custodis pro Ferrum" (Keepers of the Sword) Join now at: www.usmcgoma.org Annual and Life Membership Options Annual Dinner & Awards Event Keep the history and future of our Marine Corps Ground Ordnance Legacy Alive and Growing! Join your fellow Ground Ordnance Marines Now!

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