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t. Col. Mike Perry, USA (Ret), has been the executive director at the Army Heritage Center Foundation in Carlisle, Pa., since 2004, afford- ing him the opportunity to help preserve Army history as well as support the military community. Perry’s military career included work as an infantry officer in the 25th Infantry Division (Light) at Fort Jackson, S.C., and as a staff member of the U.S. Army Garrison, West Point, N.Y., and West Point office of the superintendent. What does the Army Heritage Cen- ter Foundation do? The foundation is the nonprofit 501(c)(3) friends’ group for the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (USAHEC). USAHEC, through archival, photo, artifact, and library collections, strives to preserve the memories of soldiers and their families and honor their service. Through programs, research, and inter- pretive galleries, [it educates] the Army and the public. How does the foundation’s work benefit the military community? The public components of USAHEC provide the Army a venue that helps enhance the public’s understanding of the service and sacrifices of our soldiers and their families.

Second ... we let our soldiers and veter-

ans know that their personal stories and histories of service are important. Finally, the foundation’s efforts to reach out to teachers and students to promote the study and use of history are important if future generations are to appreciate our nation’s heritage. Is the foundation working on new initiatives? We continue to work on expanding the campus’ public fa- cilities. This summer, we initiated a construction program to provide an additional small gallery and educa- tional program space. We hope, over the next few years, to complete con- struction of the visitor center and build the Army Heritage Center. Why is MOAA membership im- portant to you? MOAA serves as a powerful advocate for the current force and for our retirees. [It] pro- vides a great source of information that is important to my family con- cerning our benefits and legislation that may affect them. Finally, the chapter’s social functions allow me to continue the fellowship of service. — Kenya McCullum

Attention! Check out these military-related entertainment offerings.

DVD LAST DAYS IN VIETNAM (PBS, 2015) As the North Vietnamese Army closed in on Sai- gon, South Vietnamese resistance crumbled and a handful of individuals engaged in unsanctioned operations to evacuate South Vietnam. This

Academy Award-nominat- ed documentary, directed by Rory Kennedy, looks at those chaotic final days of the Vietnam War.

BOOK SERVICE: POEMS (Texas Tech Uni- versity Press, 2015) For- mer Marine Bruce Lack

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confronts in this book of poems the human cost of sending young men and women to fight against an insurgency.

BOOK ASHLEY’S WAR: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A TEAM OF WOMEN SOLDIERS ON THE

SPECIAL OPS BATTLE- FIELD (Harper, 2015) Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon tells the true story of a unit of women who worked to earn the respect of combat-tested special operations warriors and illuminates the stakes of their successes. MO

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