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moaadirectory We want to hear from you!
If you have a question or an opinion about something you read in Military Officer, email
editor@moaa.org or mail it to MOAA, 201 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314. Include your member number (if applicable). Items are subject to editing for style, clarity, accuracy, length, and propriety. Receipt of items will not be acknowledged.
Your Views Voice your opinion about items in the magazine with a letter to the editor at the address above or an email to
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Chapters in Action Submit brief stories with photos outlining council or chapter achievements.
Ask the Doctor Rear Adm. Joyce Johnson, USPHS-Ret., D.O., M.A., provides general medical advice; consult a physician for specific concerns.
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