MOC
The Military Order of the Cootie (MOC) is the Honor Degree of the VFW.  The Ladies Auxiliary unit is known as the Women's Auxiliary to the Military Order of the Cootie (MOCA).  The MOC was founded in 1920 to promote social and reunion features among the members of the order, and to keep alive the spirit of optimism and humor, so characteristic of the American servicemen and women.  The Cooties slogan of "Keep 'Em Smilin' In Beds of White" refers to bringing cheer to the hospitalized veterans in VA Medical Centers, community hospitals, or nursing homes.  Today, its objective of clean fun, harmless frolic, and good comradeship are the hallmarks of the Cooties.