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23 Rapid Fire Marines hone their martial arts skills on the beaches of Okinawa, Japan. Don’t wait for PCS orders to roll in. Get a head start on career planning now.

31 Washington Scene The compromise defense bill isn’t per- fect, but it significantly lessens ill effects. A study shows pay and benefit worries have crushed morale among the troops.

40 Chapters in Action Chapters provide an outlet to assist and support servicemembers and their families.

44 Financial Forum Investing isn’t as complicated as it’s made out to be. A few simple strategies can help.

46 Ask the Doctor Whooping cough is reemerging among teens and adults. Take preventive action.

67 Pages of History A Maryland restaurant with a storied po- litical history closes its doors for good.

68 Lessons Learned

A new missile maintenance officer lets his excitement derail a teaching opportunity.

76 Encore Who’s to blame when a liaison officer and his driver get stranded after an exercise?

6 MOAA Directory 12 From the Editor Remain Engaged 14 From the President Calling on You 16 Your Views 69 MOAA Member Services 71 Faces of MOAA 72 Member Books 72 MOAA Calendar 73 Advertising Index 73 MOAA Scholarship Donors 74 Sounding Taps 75 Information Exchange

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