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21 Rapid Fire A supercomputer is helping VA cancer specialists treat patients more effectively. Successful investing looks easy during long-term bull markets — deceptively so.
33 Washington Scene The modest 2017 COLA disappoints most and means premium increases are possible. MOAA engages House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on the widows tax.
46 Chapters in Action The 2016 Chapter Leaders’ Symposium drew leaders from MOAA’s West region.
52 Financial Forum Create and follow an effective savings plan for your retirement.
54 Ask the Doctor Cholesterol helps give cells their structure, but high levels of it can be problematic.
75 Pages of History An outline of USS Arizona will be memo- rialized at the University of Arizona.
76 Lessons Learned An impromptu prank during rifle qualifica- tion has unintended consequences.
4 MOAA Directory 4 MOAA Scholarship Donors 9 From the President Two for Your List 13 Your Views 73 MMFI Operations Summary 79 Faces of MOAA 79 Member Books 81 Advertising Index 82 Sounding Taps 84 MOAA Online
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