PMOAA proudly supports the Army ROTC program at the University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL and the Air Force ROTC program at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL each year by presenting MOAA leadership certificates and medals.  For the past two years, each University has also participated in the MOAA Gold Bar program.  On behalf of MOAA, PMOAA presented 18 Gold Bars in 2009 and so far in 2010, we have presented 18 Gold Bars and anticipate additional graduations in December 2010.

PMOAA supports eight (8) JROTC units (USN, USA and USAF) in Pensacola and Bratt, FL, and Gulf Shores and Foley, AL.

The guidelines for the ROTC/JROTC recipients are defined by MOAA as follows:  must be in the next-to-last year of the ROTC or JROTC program; be in good academic standing; be of high moral character; demonstrate a high degree of loyalty to the unit, school, and country; and demonstrate exceptional potential for military leadership.   Candidates are selected by the Senior Science Instructors and awards are presented at combined ceremonies for the JROTC and singular awards ceremonies for the ROTC units.

PMOAA also provides financial support to the JROTC units whenever possible.  In 2009, Escambia High School was the recipient of $2,000 to assist them in purchasing air rifles for drill competition.  The same amount was donated to Woodham High School for a similar purchase.  That school was closed and all items purchased were given to Pine Forest High School.  In 2010, PMOAA donated $1660 to Northview High School for the purchase of unit T-shirts and shorts in school colors with NJROTC and school logos for 80 cadets.