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21 Rapid Fire  Servicemembers assist in Japan follow- ing a devastating earthquake and tsunami.  Wounded warriors improve their swings at a golf course in Washington state.


31 Washington Scene  MOAA urges the House Armed Services Committee to cap health care fee increas- es at the annual COLA percentage.  Employment and caregiver services top MOAA’s priorities for the VA committees.


42 Chapters in Action Chapters welcome ROTC cadets and midshipmen into your association.


46 Financial Forum Plan ahead for major adjustments in the federal estate tax coming in 2011 and 2012.


48 Ask the Doctor Bedbugs are back. Rare since the 1950s, these pests are difficult to eliminate.


67 Pages of History Events across the country celebrate 100 years of achievements in naval aviation.


68 Lessons Learned An officer learns to rely on the wisdom of his NCOs.


80 Encore An Army lieutenant has literal success in his plan to deliver the noon meal on time.


10 From the Editor Military Family 12 From the President Voices for Troops 14 Your Views 18 MOAA Directory 49 Scholarship Donors 70 Faces of MOAA 72 Member Books 74 Advertising Index 74 Information Exchange 76 MOAA Calendar 78 Sounding Taps Inside Back Cover MOAA Member Services


*fact: Orville and Wilbur Wright considered it too risky to use planes aboard ships. See page 67. 2 MILITARY OFFICER MAY 2011


IMAGES: SEE PAGES 22, 23, 71, 76


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