yourviews
ippines from Japanese imperialism;
the forthcoming payment helps sat-
isfy the longstanding debt.
The only problem with that
is not a word of it is true. An ex-
haustive 1970 study of offi cial
documents as well as MacArthur’s
archives revealed no promise, im-
plied or in fact, although there are
those eager to offer an emotional
counterargument.
On nearly any page of [Military
Offi cer], one can fi nd a purpose for
which the active force, Reserve,
Guard, or our wounded troops could
benefi t by $220 million.
—Lt. Col. Joseph Conrad, USAF-Ret.
Mont Vernon, N.H.
For those who served,
World War II Registry
we’ll return the favor.
In the June issue I was pleased to
see the “Rapid Fire” article on page
You proudly served our country. 28 about the World War II Memo-
Now it’s our turn to serve you rial [“Keeping the Memory”]. Your
in this beautiful continuing care
statement that, “The registry data-
retirement community in historic
base is accessible for search only at
Williamsburg. With housekeeping,
the World War II Memorial site on
maintenance and other services
the National Mall in Washington,
provided, you’ll have time to
D.C.” is incorrect. While the registry
search is available at the memorial,
enjoy the wellness programs,
it is also easily available to anyone
local events and delicious meals served in our five dining rooms.
with Internet access.
Call 1-800-716-9000 today to join our Future Priority List
It is quite easy and interesting to
so we can be ready when you’re ready.
search for people you know who may
have been registered themselves,
[whether] family or friends.
—Lt. Col. J.W. Hamiter Jr., USAF-Ret.
via e-mail
Editor’s note: That wording,
taken directly from the offi cial press
A community for former officers and spouses of the seven uniformed services.
release, was intended to convey that,
at the memorial site, the database is
6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, Virginia
accessible for search only — that is,
800-716-9000 or 1-757-220-9000
at the site on the National Mall, one
www.patriotscolony.org
can’t add or modify listings.
For submission information, see page 20.
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