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19 Rapid Fire Be wary of fake checks from strangers. You are responsible for checks you deposit. MOAA’s Scholarship Fund is part of the Combined Federal Campaign.

29 Washington Scene With budget negotiations stalled, the gov- ernment could be headed for a shutdown. Increased demands and a $2.6 billion budget shortfall are straining the VA.

42 Chapters in Action Chapter members work to get a MOAA legislative presence in every district.

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

48 Working for You Military Officer remains a highly valued and powerful member communication tool.

50 Ask the Doctor Parkinson’s disease can be difficult to di- agnose early on; know the signs.

103 Pages of History A flyover and speeches mark 70 years since the end of World War II in Europe.

104 Lessons Learned An eager fighter pilot overcomes technical hurdles en route to Vietnam.

120 Encore

An officer at a new agency has a moment of panic when he can’t answer a question.

6 MOAA Directory 6 MOAA Scholarship Donors 10 Warrior-Family Symposium 12 From the President It Takes a Team 14 Your Views 106 Faces of MOAA 110 MOAA Annual Meeting 112 Information Exchange 114 Advertising Index 114 Member Books 116 MOAA Calendar 117 World-Class Products 118 Sounding Taps

2 MILITARY OFFICER SEPTEMBER 2015 IMAGES: SEE PAGES 19, 21, 22, 26, 103