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21 Rapid Fire  An initiative assists veterans with de- veloping their entrepreneurial skills.  Volunteering can help military spouses during times of transition.


31 Washington Scene  Congress reached a bipartisan agreement on the FY 2016 defense bill.  Email scammers are posing as the De- fense Finance and Accounting Service.


42 Chapters in Action Chapters support community Stand Downs to assist homeless and at-risk veterans.


46 Financial Forum Consider these seven methods for managing your portfolio based on risk and objectives.


48 Working for You MOAA ensures the association’s vital re- sources are properly managed.


50 Ask the Doctor Ensure everyone enjoys holiday visits with friends or family members in care facilities.


87 Pages of History Scientists are working to identify the re- mains of Marines who died on Tarawa.


88 Lessons Learned A new second lieutenant learns no good deed goes unpunished.


96 Encore An Air Force captain breaks lodging rules and prepares an “explosive” meal.


6 MOAA Directory 12 From the President VA Reform 14 Your Views 75 World-Class Products 77 MOAA Scholarship Recipients 91 MOAA Scholarship Donors 92 Faces of MOAA 92 Member Books 93 Advertising Index 93 MOAA Calendar 94 Sounding Taps


2 MILITARY OFFICER NOVEMBER 2015


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