The purpose of the ACA is to encourage and facilitate camaraderie and social activities among AMMO Chiefs and members of the AMMO Community retired and/or still serving by: (a) Organizing and conducting periodic reunions, social events, sporting events and / or AMMO Calls of the membership. (b) Assisting AMMO war veterans, members of the AMMO Community, their dependents and surviving spouses and / or orphans of deceased AMMO veterans. (c) Providing assistance to hospitalized AMMO troops. (d) Perpetuating the memory of deceased AMMO Chiefs. (e) Sponsorship of, and active involvement in, patriotic programs. (f) Sponsorship of, and active involvement in, the AMMO community and recognition activities for AMMO troops in uniform. (g) Providing professional development information to members and