The Military Order of the Cootie (MOC) of the United States is the "Honor Degree of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States” separately constituted as a subordinate and as an auxiliary order chartered by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Cooties are dedicated members who perform duties involving the aid to hospitalized veterans and those who are sick or injured, providing blood, visitation, clothing and entertainment at VA medical centers and other non-VA facilities.

MOC Supreme Headquarters (lotcs.org)