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21 Rapid Fire  Military brass testify before Congress in favor of women registering for the draft.  There are many reasons to file a VA dis- ability claim, and it’s never too late to file.


33 Washington Scene  The FY 2017 budget request once again targets TRICARE, pay, and commissaries.  A commission aims to balance the needs of the Army’s components.


42 Chapters in Action Chapter members mentor troubled veter- ans through veterans treatment courts.


46 Financial Forum Share these 10 age-appropriate financial les- sons with your children or grandchildren.


48 Working for You How do MOAA’s councils, chapters, and sat- ellite organizations fit into the association?


50 Ask the Doctor Not a specific disease but rather a condi- tion, hepatitis has several causes.


79 Pages of History A recent discovery reveals a life of piracy might have included health care benefits.


80 Lessons Learned A first lieutenant takes the path of least re- sistance and pays the price years later.


88 Encore


An airman sees an unknown craft flying in the distance — or so he thinks.


6 MOAA Directory 12 From the President Member Influence 14 Your Views 64 MOAA Scholarship Report to Donors 82 Advertising Index 82 MOAA Calendar 84 Faces of MOAA 84 Member Books 85 World-Class Products 86 Sounding Taps 87 Information Exchange


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