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t doesn’t have to be Memorial Day for Barbara Klix to honor the sacrifi ce made by fallen ser- vicemembers. In fact, this military widow shows
her gratitude on a regular basis. As a volunteer for Arlington Ladies (
www.bit.ly/2nKX0sn) — an orga- nization that began in 1948 with the Air Force and works to ensure no member of the military is bur- ied alone at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia* — Klix attends funerals to pay her respects to those who dedicated their lives to serving the country. How long have you been involved with the Arlington Ladies? I have been an Air Force Arlington Lady for about 11 years. My husband, Col. Richard T. Klix [USAF], is at rest in the columbarium. The precision, beauty, and dignity of his service made a lasting impression upon me and my family. I off ered my service, received training, and am proud to serve as an Air Force Arlington Lady. Why are the Arlington Ladies impor- tant to you? I have spent most of my life in a military world. The men and women that we entrust to these hallowed grounds are all family. I consider it a privilege and an honor to off er a card of condolence to a family on behalf of the chief of staff of the Air Force and his wife, as well as a per-
sonal card from me, representing our Air Force family. Arlington Ladies give of their time to stand beside those in uniform, to honor each servicemember buried in the sacred ground of Arlington. I feel it is important that we continue to honor those who have served our country. How does it feel to go to so many service- members’ funerals? Every member bur- ied at Arlington deserves recognition by receiving a military funeral. I feel it is imperative to honor those who have dedicated their lives in the defense of our nation’s precious freedoms. I add a personal touch and do not consider attending funerals at Arlington to be stressful; rather, I consider it to be an act of ministry.
Why is MOAA membership im-
portant to you? MOAA allows me to continue to support the military, active duty, retirees, dependents, and widows by staying informed and letting my views be known to Congress. [Military Offi cer] magazine articles give me information and resources to help form my decisions and opinions — and to continue to work with and for our veterans and our families to ensure our fl ag continues to fl y high. — Kenya McCullum
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BOOK ARLINGTON: A COLOR GUIDE TO AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS CEMETERY (John F. Blair, 2017) This book tells the stories of 250 of the 400,000 indi- viduals buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Vir- ginia. The entries describe battlefield heroes, well-
known figures, unknown soldiers, and lesser-known people who nonetheless led fascinating lives.
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APP THE ARMY RANGER HANDBOOK (Double Dog Studios) Ini-
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*read more: Turn to “Unrest at Arlington,” page 56, to read about space issues at Arlington National Cemetery. 18 MILITARY OFFICER MAY 2017
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