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23 Rapid Fire  An infantry division band hosts music lessons with students in Basra, Iraq.  New York City’s pizza tours give visitors a bite of history with a side of culture.


31 Washington Scene  The FY 2012 defense budget scales back proposals to raise TRICARE fees for retir- ees under 65 but outlines increases ahead.  The House and Senate see introduction of bills allowing flexible spending accounts for servicemembers and their families.


42 Financial Forum Spread the word about an often-over- looked VA education benefit.


44 Ask the Doctor Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths. Know your screening options.


46 Chapters in Action MOAA council and chapter leaders find success storming their state capitals.


73 Pages of History Ceremonies this month mark the sesqui- centennial of the Civil War’s first shots.


74 Lessons Learned A mustang in the Army National Guard has an epiphany about good leadership.


84 Encore A new Navy officer endures a tough day after granting one sailor’s strange request.


12 From the Editor Spring is Here 14 From the President Finding Solutions 16 Your Views 20 MOAA Directory 49 MOAA Member Services 76 Faces of MOAA 78 Information Exchange 79 Advertising Index 80 Sounding Taps 81 Member Books 82 MOAA Calendar


*fact: MOAA members are recycling cell phones to benefit servicemembers. See page 23. 2 MILITARY OFFICER APRIL 2011


IMAGES: SEE PAGES 23, 26, 73, 84


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