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 Providing lines of professional communication and development within the Ordnance Community.. United States Marine Corps

3. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association Supporting our community's families as well as offering an experienced Ordnance Community member to provide tailored support to specific individual needs. United States Marine Corps

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

5. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association. United States Marine Corps Bettering the Marine Corps through advocacy efforts within the Ordnance Community.

6. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association United States Marine Corps Formally recognizing the achievements and high character of Ordnance Marines in the form of Honor Graduate and annual awards for various achievements and character indicative of our profession. LCpl Marsh 2146 Class 1-15 Jan 14, 2015

7. 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 104 Members with a good portion being Lifetime or Plank Holders. 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 Ground Ordnance Maintenance Officer, SNCO, NCO, Marine of the Year Raffles and fund raisers Taking care of our Ordnance Marines

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

9. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association United States Marine Corps Marine Corps Order 1650.58 has been signed and is in force; FY15 will be first year for annual awards We have begun the execution phase of the awards program; first award given 15 Jan at 2146 course Update our by-laws pending final vote and approval by 2/3 membership 501.3(c) Get our membership more involved/GOMA Chapters

10. Ground Ordnance Maintenance Association United States Marine Corps Website: www.usmcgoma.orgwww.usmcgoma.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/usmcgomawww.facebook.com/usmcgoma TWS: marines.togetherweserved.com/association/252 QUESTIONS?