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19 Rapid Fire  MOAA seeks veterans service officer vol- unteers who can work in Alexandria, Va.  Military children of all ages can benefit from encouragement for a new school year.


29 Washington Scene  The House and Senate are divided on military compensation and benefits.  A new proposal cuts housing allowances for more than 40,000 servicemembers.


40 Chapters in Action Chapter members show respect for service- members and veterans and their families.


44 Financial Forum Pick retirement accounts based on their specifics and your personal preferences.


46 Working for You MOAA soon will launch a new website and personalized e-newsletters for members.


48 Ask the Doctor If you believe all germs are “icky” and dis- gusting, it’s time to get the whole story.


75 Pages of History Two World War I soldiers are recognized posthumously with the Medal of Honor.


76 Lessons Learned After his first day, a new battalion com- mander learns to watch his words closely.


84 Encore


A senior medical officer misses a key obser- vation when checking on his ship’s inmates.


6 MOAA Directory 12 From the President Advocacy Plus 14 Your Views 70 MOAA Military Family Initiative Report 73 World-Class Products 74 MOAA Annual Meeting 77 Warrior-Family Symposium 78 Information Exchange 80 Faces of MOAA 80 Member Books 81 Advertising Index 81 MOAA Calendar 82 Sounding Taps 83 MOAA Scholarship Donors


2 MILITARY OFFICER AUGUST 2015 IMAGES: SEE PAGES 19, 20, 21


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