The Military Order of the Cootie is the "Honor Degree" of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Founded in 1920 and became a subsidiary of the VFW in 1923.

As members of the Honor Degree of the VFW leading by example, we must continue to demonstrate our dedication to the VFW and MOC. We do this with the utmost integrity in the performance of our duties. Remember, Anything Worth Doing, Is Worth Doing Right.