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Crack Open the Textbooks. The massive online open course movement has resulted in the release of many quality university-run courses to the general public at no cost. Take advantage to try out a new career path or geek out in an obscure his- tory class. Attendance is at-will.
How Far Will Bonds Fall? If interest rates rise, as expected, bond mutual fund values will fall. Know how to offset a potential loss in value without in- troducing yourself to too much risk.
Mind Your Manners Online. The U.S. Supreme Court recently made waves regarding freedom of expression on the Internet, but this doesn’t mean you should give up basic rules of civility.
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Army Chief Gen. Ray Odierno has testified the Army National Guard is “not interchangeable” with the active Army; Maj. Gen. Gus Hargett, ARNG (Ret), president of the National Guard Association of the United States, disagrees. What do you think? Share your thoughts with other MOAA members via MOAA Connect (connect.moaa .org). Search for the “Interchangeable Guard” discussion.
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Good Apples MOAA’s Apple Member Purchase Program provides discounts, up- grades, and promotions. Learn more at www.moaa.org/apple.
Call Congress Your elected representatives are in their home states this month. Find tips and resources to reach them at www.moaa.org/augustrecess.
Take Action Brush up on MOAA advocacy and goals with the Military Family Legislative Action Guide, available at www.moaa.org/publications.
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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