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Pears
P
ears have been growing for more than
7,000 years. American colonists fi rst brought
pears to the Atlantic coast in the 17th century.
Today, most pears grown in the U.S. are from Oregon
and Washington.
Fall is the best season for pears. Eight varieties are
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fairly common at the height of the season. Bartlett pears
are very common beginning in August and are juicy and
sweet when ripe. Anjou pears have a slightly later season,
M
ilitary spouses “So often we hear from beginning in October. Bosc pears have a brownish skin
picked up tips military spouses about and remain hard and fi rm for a long period of time.
and shared ideas their frustrations in try- Pears are quite nutri-
and experiences at MOAA’s ing to carve out a life for tious, with high levels of
second annual Military themselves outside of vitamin C and potassium.
Spouse Symposium June 19 supporting their service- Don’t peel pears — the
in Virginia Beach, Va. member,” says Sue Hoppin, skin is high in fi ber. Pears
Authors, policy experts, MOAA deputy director are best when ripe. To
and military spouse lead- for Spouse Outreach. “We tell if a pear is ripe, gently
ers from across the country hoped that our attendees press on the pear near the
led panel discussions for would be able to gather ...
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stem. When it has softened
more than 100 attendees information to use in their slightly, it is ready. Ripe
on topics covering spouse own lives. From the buzz, I
a73 Rear Adm. Joyce John-
son, USPHS-Ret, D.O., pro-
pears often have a delight-
employment, family sup- think we far exceeded our vides healthy pear recipes at ful fruity fragrance. Be sure
port, and military family greatest expectations.”
www.moaa.org/wellness. Click
to eat pears before they get
legislation and benefi ts. — Tanya Biank
on Nutrition Facts.
overripe and mushy.
Miscellany: MOAA’s Career Fair
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YOUR NEXT CAREER: Whether your next career starts today, tomorrow, or next year, you can’t afford to
miss this event. MOAA’s Career Fair is Sept. 16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall D, Wash-
ington, D.C. Here you’ll meet local, national, and international employers ready to support you as you prepare for the
next stage in your career. Visit
www.moaa.org/careerfair to learn more.
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WEALTH NEWS: MOAA’s financial partner,
the Pentagon Federal Credit Union, brings you tips to help create and manage your wealth. Visit
www.moaa.org. Click
on Financial Planning Tools and Resources under the Member Services & Discounts drop-down menu, then click on
Wealth News.
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MEASURING SUCCESS: The U.S. Naval Institute, in partnership with MOAA, is hosting its annual
defense forum. This year’s event, Measuring Success: Keeping Faith with Wounded Warriors and Their Families, will take
place Sept. 17 at the Hyatt Regency in Washington, D.C. The forum will feature keynote speaker Sen. Carl M. Levin (D-
Mich.) and will provide networking opportunities. To register, visit
www.usni.org/conferences.
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AIR FORCE: The Air
Force Historical Foundation will host its annual award banquet Oct. 6 in Arlington, Va. Former Air Force Chief of Staff
Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman, USAF-Ret., will be speaking. For more information, visit
www.afhistoricalfoundation.org.
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