VFW Post 7824 · Vancouver, Washington
Military Order of the Cootie
The Honor Degree of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fellowship, service, and good humor dedicated to supporting Veterans and keeping hospitalized Veterans smiling.
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About the Military Order of the Cootie
The Military Order of the Cootie (MOC) is a nonprofit Veterans Service Organization known as the Honor Degree of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Membership recognizes VFW members whose service, participation, and dedication help strengthen the VFW and its programs.
Founded in 1920, the MOC combines Veterans service with fellowship, camaraderie, military humor, and a longstanding commitment to hospitalized Veterans.
The organization works in support of the broader mission of the VFW while maintaining traditions and activities unique to the Cooties.
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Local Leadership
Ron Causey
Seam Squirrel (Commander)
Contact VFW Post 7824 for current local meeting information, service activities, volunteer opportunities, and membership questions.
Visit MOC Supreme HeadquartersFellowship and Service
MOC members combine fellowship with hands-on service supporting Veterans, VFW programs, and the communities in which they live.
Hospitalized Veterans
Visits, activities, fellowship, and volunteer service help provide companionship, encouragement, and smiles to Veterans receiving care.
Service to the VFW
Cooties are active VFW members who continue supporting VFW programs, Post activities, Veterans, and their families.
Fellowship and Community
MOC activities use fellowship, camaraderie, outreach, and military humor to bring Veterans together while continuing a tradition of service.
Cootie Traditions
The Military Order of the Cootie has developed distinctive terminology and traditions during more than a century of service.
Pup Tent
A local MOC unit is traditionally known as a Pup Tent.
Scratch
MOC meetings are traditionally called Scratches.
Keep ’em Smilin’
Service to hospitalized Veterans remains one of the organization’s best-known traditions and an important part of the MOC mission.
Serving Veterans in Vancouver
Local Cooties support Veterans through fellowship, volunteer service, community activities, and visits that help keep Veterans connected and smiling.
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Interested in Joining the MOC?
Membership in the Military Order of the Cootie is by invitation and is intended for active members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars who have demonstrated service and participation within the VFW.
Qualifying service may include serving as a Post officer, serving on a Post committee, or actively contributing to VFW activities and functions. Membership applications are subject to the official MOC membership process and certification requirements.
Review the official MOC membership information for current eligibility and application requirements, then contact VFW Post 7824 regarding local participation.
Official MOC Information
The Military Order of the Cootie and its Supreme Headquarters control official membership eligibility, applications, dues, governance, organizational requirements, and national MOC programs. VFW Post 7824 provides this page for local information and community outreach.
Because membership requirements, forms, officers, and organizational information may change, use the official MOC website for the most current national information.
Connect with the Local MOC
Contact VFW Post 7824 for current local meeting details, service activities, volunteer opportunities, and membership questions. Your message will be directed to the appropriate person.
Meeting schedules and activities can change, so confirm current information before traveling to the Post.
VFW Post 7824400 N. Andresen Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
Page revision 2026.09.19-r1 · MOC national and VFW Post 7824 information reviewed September 19, 2026.
