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rapidfire Scholarship Spotlight Attention! Check out these military-related entertainment offerings. Into the Sunlit Splendor: The Aviation Art of William S. Phillips (Greenwich Workshop Press, 2005): This collection of Phillips’ major aviation paintings embodies his commitment to historical research and accurate details. His paintings, sketches, and studies chronicle aviation history. “I’m Staying with My Boys” (Lightbearer Communications Co., 2005): Based on the 2004 book by Jim Proser, the documentary film, now available on DVD, follows the life story of World War II Marine hero Sgt. John Basilone. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage during the 1942 battle of Bloody Ridge on Guadalcanal. He insisted on returning to action and later was killed during the battle of Iwo Jima. Sniper Elite (Namco Hometek Inc., 2005): This World War II sniper simulation game places players behind enemy lines in war-torn Berlin. The game offers 28 challenging missions and helps players hone their sniping skills. It has games for up to eight players and can be played on PlayStation 2, Xbox, or PC platforms. M ark Landis is attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to earn a master’s degree in educational psychology. He also works part-time as a substitute teacher. Where did you get your undergraduate degree? I graduated in 2005 from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I majored in education. What awards did you receive? I had a 4.0 grade point average in the School of Education, was on the Dean’s List, and graduated with honors. I also am a member of Pi Lambda Theta, an honor society and professional education association. Do you do any volunteer work? I’ve been a Little League umpire, a soccer referee, served meals to the needy, assisted Special Olympics, volunteered at a bilingual school in Milwaukee, and worked at a community center. How has The Scholarship Fund of MOAA helped you? My loans are interest-free, and I don’t have to start paying them back until I complete graduate school. In 2004, I received the Gladys Simpson Designated Scholarship Award. I wrote a thank-you letter, and Colonel Simpson [who established the scholarship in his wife’s name] wrote back. He made my day. What are your plans? I want to become a middle school or high school counselor. I want to help students who are diverse in culture, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity so they have a bright future. — Kris Ann Hegle MOAA Opens Pentagon Office T here’s a new, but not so young, kid on the block. Late in 2005, MOAA opened a satellite ofﬁce on the Pentagon Concourse that it shares with the Armed Forces Services Corporation. With this presence, MOAA can better serve its members who work in the Pentagon, whether they are still in uniform or retired but supporting DoD in some way. In addition to normal MOAA services, the association will host monthly presentations in the Pentagon. There will be brieﬁngs from MOAA’s transition services, Beneﬁts Information, and Legislative Affairs departments and a guest lecture series — everything for the serious military professional. Stop by the next time you’re there! MO IMAGES: LEFT, STEVE BARRETT; ABOVE, LEWIS AGRELL 26 MILITARY OFFICER JANUARY 2006

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Military Officer - January 2006

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