AMBA submitted a letter to Congressional appropriators opposing the proposed elimination of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) program in the President’s FY 2026 budget. The VBOC network has been a critical resource for transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses seeking to start or grow small businesses. These centers, responsible for … Continued

Annually, the Military Departments recognize on-base financial institutions that provided exceptional service to the community during the preceding calendar year.  All winners will be honored at AMBA’s Military Banking Summit (MBS2025) on Monday, August 25, in Colorado Springs, CO, at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort. See the award letters from each Service below. Congratulations to all … Continued

The 11th Wing requests proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide ATM services on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, DC. Below are the letter from Department of the Air Force HQ 11th Wing and questionnaire. If you are interested, please submit your written proposal together with completed questionnaire, by May 30th, to: Lieutenant Colonel Todd Main11th Comptroller Squadron 20 … Continued

Annually, the Department of the Navy recognizes the on-base financial institutions that provided exceptional service to the community during the preceding calendar year. The Department of the Navy 2024 Distinguished Bank Service nominations are now open!  Below are the Nomination Memorandum and Instructions. The deadline for submitting the award nomination is 19 May 2025. Nominations must be submitted to … Continued

Annually, the Department of the Air Force recognizes the on-base financial institutions that provided exceptional service to the community during the preceding calendar year. The Department of the Air Force 2024 Distinguished Bank Service nominations are now open!  Below are links to the Nomination Memorandum and Instructions. Each package must contain a nomination letter from the installation … Continued

Annually, the Department of the Army recognizes the on-base financial institutions that provided exceptional service to the community during the preceding calendar year. The Department of the Army 2024 Distinguished Bank Service nominations are now open!  Attached are the Nomination Memorandum and Instructions. The deadline for submitting the award nomination is 31 March 2025. Please e-mail completed nomination packets … Continued

Washington, D.C. – The Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) are pleased to announce a new opportunity for banks to potentially achieve Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) credit by participating in the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP). This program may allow banks to earn CRA credit while offering … Continued

The Association of Military Banks of America congratulates the Honorable French Hill on his selection as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Chairman Hill’s leadership on financial policy and dedication to addressing the unique challenges faced by service members, veterans, and their families is greatly appreciated. AMBA has been privileged to work with Chairman … Continued

The Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) proudly continues the legacy of Raleigh A. “Andy” Trovillion with the annual Andy Trovillion Scholarship. This scholarship celebrates Andy’s profound impact on military banking and education, following his distinguished career and contributions as a former faculty member of the Graduate School of Banking (GSB) and AMBA board … Continued

During the 2024 AMBA Fall Workshop at the Lotte Hotel in Seattle, WA we held afternoon tabletop sessions on Tuesday, August 27 with all workshop attendees. The intent was to think outside the parameters of the silos we all work in to improve communication, collaboration, and alignment where possible.  We encouraged attendees to learn things about … Continued