Commander Worthy, serves as the National Commander of the National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS) and is the first woman to hold this position in the organization’s history. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, she brings decades of leadership experience through her military service and extensive career in federal government operations.
Commander Worthy is nationally recognized for her commitment to advocacy and service. She was honored by Marquis Who’s Who in America in 2024 and 2025 and featured in Who’s Who of Professional Women in the Women of Influence series. She has also been named among the Top 100 Veterans of the United States by Eagle Publications.
She holds a master’s degree in Organizational Management and Leadership and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration. Her leadership approach emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and strategic expansion. Under her direction, NABVETS continues to strengthen its national presence, enhance services, and advocate for policies that improve the quality of life for Black veterans and their families.
Commander Gonzales is a retired United States Army veteran whose distinguished career reflects more than two decades of honorable service, steadfast leadership, and unwavering devotion to the Nation. Throughout the first ten years of his military service, he served in combat arms and held key leadership positions, including Squad Leader and 81mm Mortar Section Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant. In these demanding assignments, he cultivated a reputation for discipline, operational excellence, and mission readiness while leading soldiers in challenging and consequential environments.
In the second decade of his Army career, Commander Gonzales transitioned into the military medical field, where he continued to distinguish himself through exceptional leadership and administrative expertise. He served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Department of Surgery at Madigan Medical Center, one of the Army’s premier medical institutions, where he supervised more than 30 personnel across 13 clinics and ensured effective delivery of critical support functions. He later served as the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of the Clinical Support Division for the 196th Hospital at SHAPE, Belgium, where he contributed to the successful coordination and management of essential clinical operations during a significant overseas assignment.
Upon concluding a remarkable military career, Commander Gonzales retired after 20 years of faithful and honorable service to the United States Army. His record of service stands as a testament to uncommon versatility, uniting combat arms experience with senior medical leadership, and reflecting a career defined by excellence, professionalism, and enduring commitment to those with whom he served.
Following his retirement from military service, Commander Gonzales embarked upon a distinguished 30-year career with the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, where he served as an IT Business Analyst. In that capacity, he helped develop programs and technology solutions that advanced the agency’s operational effectiveness and strengthened support for its mission and the communities it serves.
Among his many contributions to public service, Commander Gonzales supported the development of the Latino Leadership Network for state employees and played an instrumental role in guiding strategic planning efforts for multiple administrations within DSHS. His work enhanced organizational planning, strengthened employee engagement, and fostered meaningful cross-functional collaboration. He also pursued studies in Hospital Administration and Business at the University of Maryland, further reflecting his lifelong commitment to
leadership and professional growth.
Following his retirement from state service, Commander Gonzales deepened his commitment to the veteran community through active involvement with the National Association for Black
Veterans (NABVETS). In recognition of his leadership, integrity, and steadfast dedication to
fellow veterans, he was elected Commander of the Command Council for NABVETS in
Washington State.
Today, Commander Gonzales remains a steadfast advocate for veterans, working to ensure that those who have served our Nation receive the recognition, support, and benefits they have rightfully earned. His life and career exemplify the highest ideals of military service, public stewardship, and community leadership, and stand as an enduring example of service above self.
Mike Moses is a United States Navy veteran who served aboard the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) during the Vietnam and Middle East crisis era. After 41 years of federal service with the United States Postal Service, he retired as a Computer/Microsoft Specialist and continues his lifelong commitment to public service as a Veteran Service Officer (VSO), advocate, educator, and community leader across Southern Maryland.
Moses is an active life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS), and the American Legion. He has served veterans throughout the Southern Maryland Tri-County region through advocacy, claims assistance, outreach programs, and community partnerships to improve veterans’ access to benefits, healthcare, housing, education, and employment services.
Moses is an active life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), National Association for Black Veterans (NABVETS), and the American Legion. He has served veterans throughout the Southern Maryland Tri-County region through advocacy, claims assistance, outreach programs, and community partnerships to improve veterans’ access to benefits, healthcare, housing, education, and employment services.
As a dedicated Veteran Service Officer, Moses performs outreach and support duties throughout Prince George’s County and Southern Maryland, including service at the Prince George’s County Vet Center, the ReMax Building, and the Southern Maryland Center for Independent Living. His decades of volunteer work have focused heavily on supporting minority, underserved, and low-income veterans.
Moses previously served as President of the Veterans Organization at the College of Southern Maryland (CSM), where he played a leading role in establishing the Veterans Lounge at the La Plata Campus in 2015. The Veterans Lounge became an important resource center, offering veteran students mentoring, networking, and academic assistance. The program also offered veteran development classes in mathematics, English, and criminology, taught by veteran instructors.
Academically, Moses earned more than 80 college credit hours through study at the College of Southern Maryland, Prince George’s Community College, and the University of Maryland University College (UMUC), with concentrations in Economics and Computer Science. His professional background in education includes teaching Computer Technology in Maryland public and private schools, as well as instruction at the USDA Graduate School in Washington, D.C.
From 2016 to 2019, Governor Larry Hogan appointed Moses to the Maryland World War I Centennial Commission. The appointment reflected his commitment to historical preservation and public education, particularly through his extensive research and presentations on veterans’ participation in the War of 1812 and other military conflicts involving African American service members.
Since 2012, Moses has served on the annual U.S. Service Academy Showcase review board through Congressman Steny Hoyer’s Office. He has also served as Commander of Southern Maryland NABVETS Chapter #96 since 2013, working closely with regional and community organizations such as Charles County Workforce Development, Southern Maryland Independent Living, Lifestyle, Three Oaks, Battle Buddies, Hospice, Help You Too, and the Tri-County Council.
Moses was one of the original board members of the Veterans Memorial Museum, located at the former Glasva Elementary School in Newburg, Maryland. Through his partnership with the Help You Too nonprofit organization, he helped the museum secure grants to fund carpentry, electrical work, demolition, and renovation to restore the facility.
He later served as the museum’s 2nd Vice President and as Chairman of the Multimedia Committee. His multimedia and historical preservation work led to the creation of his veteran-focused talk show, “Vet Talks,” and contributed to his participation in the 2016 Annapolis Film Festival, where he presented a documentary highlighting the opening of the Charles County Veterans Memorial Museum.
Over the past decade, Moses has held numerous leadership positions in veterans’ advocacy organizations. He served as NABVETS Maryland State Commander for Region VIII, overseeing operations in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, and Baltimore. He also served as Vice-Chair of the Maryland NAACP Armed Services Committee.
Moses completed the Legacy Leadership Institute on Public Policy and Maryland General Assembly Legislation at UMBC/UMCM. Following the program, he participated in the 2024 legislative internship with the Maryland General Assembly under Chief Majority Whip Jazz Lewis. After completing the internship, he returned to volunteer service as a certified lobbyist for the Maryland Military Coalition.
Currently, Moses continues his work in historical preservation and documentary development. His projects include research and documentaries on African American Soldiers in the War of 1812, the Triple Nickles (555th Parachute Infantry Battalion), World War I, and the Charles County Negro Baseball Leagues of 1917. His recent War of 1812 research has been publicly featured at the Veterans Memorial Museum.
Beyond his historical and legislative work, Moses remains actively engaged in veteran advocacy to improve services and legislative outcomes for veterans in Charles County and across Maryland. His ongoing mission is to strengthen community partnerships, expand access to veteran resources, and preserve the legacy and contributions of veterans for future generations.
For additional information, Mike Moses may be contacted at (301) 752-3915 or by email.
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