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21 Rapid Fire  Coalition forces teach their Afghan counterparts to counter IED threats.  A retired Marine is preparing his Viet- nam War autobiography for the big screen.


31 Washington Scene  Budget proposals might have implica- tions for you and your loved ones.  DoD estimates of military cost growth likely are understated by $25 billion.


44 Chapters in Action MOAA chapter members support ROTC and Junior ROTC programs nationwide.


48 Financial Forum A will or trust will not cover all your assets. Keep your beneficiary declarations current.


50 Ask the Doctor Some breakfast cereals could double as des- serts. Read the labels, and choose wisely.


97 Pages of History A celebration on the National Mall com- memorates the use of balloons for intelli- gence gathering during the Civil War.


98 Lessons Learned An Army lieutenant finds prizes and money aren’t always prime motivation.


120 Encore Cadets at Camp San Luis Obispo, Calif., go above and beyond during cleaning duty.


10 From the Editor 10 Years Later 12 From the President They Also Serve 14 Your Views 18 MOAA Directory 100 Faces of MOAA 102 MOAA Calendar 104 Information Exchange 110 Member Books 112 Advertising Index 114 MOAA Member Services 116 MOAA Scholarship Donors 118 Sounding Taps


*fact: Mr. Spock’s tricorder is on its way to becoming a reality. Read more on page 23. 2 MILITARY OFFICER SEPTEMBER 2011


IMAGES: SEE PAGES 21-23, 97, 120


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