CCME is an active proponent for the professional development of those serving in the military education community by providing a forum for the exchange of information on educational programs, strategies and innovation among its members and associated partners. CCME membership is composed of military educators, civilian educators, post secondary educational institutions, and suppliers of quality education products and services. CCME's mission is to promote and provide educational programs and services and to facilitate communication between the membership and the DoD educational support network. In January 1983, the Council of College and Military Educators was certified as a Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation by California's Secretary of State. In October 1983, CCME was recognized as tax exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.