yourviews
some proposals, i think it is a little the various military leaders and
disingenuous for [lt. Gen. robert their impact in today’s military.
coverdale, USaf-ret.] to say, “We However, i think that our injured
do not need the federal government servicemembers need to be featured,
determining our health care” (your as they often face insurmountable
Views, october 2009). it would ap- odds and still manage to continue to
pear to me that the government has lead and inspire others.
Dayle Collison, CPT, been determining our health care —Evelyn A. Galvis
U.S. Army, Ret.
needs for most of our adult lives. Fort Bragg, N.C.
tricare, Medicare, and tri-
care for life are all administered editor’s note: The care of our na-
Jane Hobson by the government. tion’s wounded warriors and their
—Maj. Lyle Jaeger, USAF-Ret. families and caregivers is one of
via e-mail MOAA’s top priorities. In September,
Jim Hobson, COL,
the association cosponsored with the
U.S. Army, Ret.
i was dismayed by Moaa’s stance U. S. Naval Institute a forum, “Coping
in the … october Military Officer, in With Unseen Injuries: From Battle-
which the statement appeared that field to Homefront” (see page 70 of
“Moaa’s tax-exempt nonprofit status this issue). Find additional informa-
precludes the association from taking tion about this event, including video
partisan stands for or against any pol- highlights and a complete transcript,
itician or party” (your Views). What at
www.moaa.org/dfw.
has happened? Have we gone soft
all of a sudden? i have always had a clarification
great deal of pride in the organization “New Gi Bill launches” [Washing-
that stood up for the individual ac- ton Scene, october 2009] states that
tive duty [servicemember], veteran, guardmembers and reservists with
and retiree whenever our rights were “at least 90 days of continuous ac-
about be abrogated. … i hope [Moaa] tive duty” since Sept. 10, 2001, are
will put on the gloves and go to battle eligible for the new program. as a
stations over these issues. traditional [guardmember] getting
—Lt. Col. L.R. Cushman, USMC-Ret. close to a total of 90 days aggregate
Denton, Texas active duty in title 10 status, i’m
1600 Marshall Circle
hoping this is incorrect. from what
DuPont, WA 98327 editor’s note: MOAA certainly i’ve read about the new Gi Bill,
www.patriotslanding.com will continue to “go to battle stations” guardmembers and reservists need
877.964.4900
on the issues. The point is that we sup- to have 90 days aggregate in title 10
port and oppose issues, not individual status since Sept. 10, 2001, in order
legislators or political parties. MOAA to be eligible for partial benefits at
Rentals with No Buy-in
won’t hesitate to hail or challenge a leg- the 40-percent level.
Premier Retirement for
•
Income Tax Free State
islator’s stance on a specific issue, but —Maj. Stephen W. Dickinson, ANG
Retired Military & expressing blanket support or opposi- via e-mail
Veterans Offering: tion to them as individuals or regarding
• Luxury Independent Living Studios • Cottages their election would be against the law. editor’s note: You are correct. We
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should have used “aggregate” instead of
• Secured Memory Care Wounded Warriors “continuous.” We regret any confusion.
as an army wife, i often read your
magazine and enjoy reading about
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