Originally established in 1977 as the Retired Army Nurse Corps Association, ANCA is a voluntary organization of, by, and for United States Army Nurse Corps officers. ANCA is dedicated to bringing Army nurses together in a social setting and supporting the goals of the Corps. • Preserve the history and traditions of ANCA and the Army Nurse Corps. • Support communication between and among ANCA and all components of the ANC. • Promote the ANCA Scholarship Program and other worthy Army nursing endeavors. • Ensure a strong future for ANCA.