contents
Rapid Fire 21
Departments
Pages of History 67
Rapid Fire 21 Members of the 6888th battalion receive
a73 Enter MOAA’s 2009 essay contest. recognition for their World War II service.
a73 Visit a novel in Chancellorsville, Va.
a73 Is your spouse clued in to your fi nances? Encore 80
A Navy offi cer faces his greatest challenge
Washington Scene 29 when his wife hurts her ankle.
a73 President Obama’s budget includes
funding to expand concurrent receipt. From the Editor Leaders of the Pack 10
a73 MOAA testifi es on veterans’ issues. From the President Walking the Walk 12
a73 Reserve leaders are wary of budget cuts. Your Views 14
MOAA Directory 18
Financial Forum 40 Ask the Doctor Safe Service 46
Try to set aside the fi nancial headlines and Faces of MOAA 68
focus on your personal economic situation. Member Books 68
Information Exchange 70
Chapters in Action 42 Advertising Index 77
MOAA chapter members let deployed ser- MOAA Calendar 77
vicemembers know Americans back home Sounding Taps 78
appreciate their sacrifi ces. MOAA Member Services 79
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