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Fighting Ebola in Africa. Ebola virus has infected thousands and resulted in a horrendous loss of life in West Africa. To help combat the epidemic, DoD has launched Operation United Assistance, an atypical but necessary support mission.
Avoid Emotional Investing. When the balances of your accounts fluc- tuate because of world events, you’ve got to stay the course. Getting emotional and straying from your plan can set you back.
Sign Up for eBenefits Access. Create an account online and avoid the waits and hold times with the VA. Every veteran, spouse, dependent, or caregiver to a veteran can benefit from this simple step.
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Have you embarked on a battlefield tour? What resources did you find most useful?
Read “Trip Through History,” page 72, and share your tips with other MOAA members via MOAA Connect (connect.moaa.org). Search for the “Trip Through History” discussion.
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Military Officer (ISSN 1542-3360) is published monthly by the Military Officers Association of America ®, 201 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2539. Telephone: (703) 549-2311. © 2015 by Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). All rights reserved. Periodicals postage paid at Alexandria, VA 22314 and additional offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Military Officer, Attn: MSC/CH, 201 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2539. Subscriptions: Premium or Life Membership in MOAA includes a print subscription to Military Officer. For those not eligible for membership: $40 a year in the USA and its possessions; $100 a year, foreign. Single copy, $4.75.
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PHOTOS: ABOVE LEFT TO RIGHT, STAFF SGT. V. MICHELLE WOODS, USA; STAFF SGT. TERRANCE D. RHODES, USA; PFC. RASHENE MINCY, USA; SGT. 1ST CLASS NATHAN HOSKINS, USA