The Department of Michigan VFW is saddened to report on this page the passing of MOC Supreme Commander Eric Bell, VFW Post 345, Michigan, on January 19, 2026. The VFW Department officers extend our sincere condolences to Eric's family and our MOC Comrades and Sisters.
A Memorial Service has been scheduled to honor Comrade Bell on February 22.
The Military Order of the Cootie (M.O.C.) is the Honor Degree of the Veteran of Foreign Wars of the United States of America (V.F.W.). Born September 1920, the M.O.C. took on many special projects supporting two special groups of people; hospitalized Veterans and the residents of the V.F.W. National Home in Eaton Rapids, MI.
Shortly after the founding of the V.F.W. National Home, the M.O.C. began the tradition of sponsoring the National Home's annual Christmas party, ensuring all the residents had Christmas presents and Christmas dinner. The Grand of Michigan has been the sponsor for this event as far back as 1933.
The 2025-2026 M.O.C. Supreme Roster of Officers and Programs is
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