Military Officer - January 2006 - (Page 1) contents Our Brilliant, Bloody Future 66 Features Cover Story: On the Edge Edged weapons are works of beauty, art, and history. Anyone can become an admirer and a collector, and this how-to article will get you started. By Gina DiNicolo 52 MOAA’s mission 60 Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is a nonprofit veterans’ association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and to preserving the earned entitlements of members of the uniformed services and their families and survivors. Membership is open to those who hold or have ever held a warrant or commission in any component of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or NOAA and their surviving spouses. On the cover: This sword was presented to Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1947 by the people of the Netherlands. It is housed in the Eisenhower Museum in Kansas. JANUARY 2006 Storm Stories “They were so happy to be rescued, but they had a look of despair, too.” In the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, servicemembers from every branch of the military came to the rescue. Here are their stories. By Kellie Rowden-Racette Our Brilliant, Bloody Future This thought-provoking essay explores America’s military future with praise, criticism, and hope. By Lt. Col. Ralph Peters, USA-Ret. 66 eXtreme Seniors Forget the rocking chair — today’s senior citizens want a faster ride. You’ll find them jumping out of airplanes, racing down ski slopes, and running marathons. By Mark Cantrell 72 PHOTOS: COVER, COURTESY DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER LIBRARY; ABOVE, PETTY OFFICER 2ND CLASS KATRINA BELLER, USN MILITARY OFFICER 1
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Military Officer - January 2006 Contents Features Departments From the Editor Chairman's Page Board of Directors Nominations Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Member Books Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Cover Story: On the Edge Storm Stories Our Brilliant, Bloody Future eXtreme Seniors Pages of History Information Exchange MOAA Scholarship Donors Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps MOAA Member Services Encore Military Officer - January 2006 Military Officer - January 2006 - (Page Cover1) Military Officer - January 2006 - (Page Cover2) Military Officer - January 2006 - Features (Page 1) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 2) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 3) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 4) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 5) Military Officer - January 2006 - Departments (Page 6) Military Officer - January 2006 - 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