Military Officer - January 2008 - (Page 1) contents Technical Knockouts 56 Features Cover Story: Technical Knockouts DARPA’s Tactical Technology Office is working to make the future of warfare a reality. By Mark Cantrell 56 MOAA’s mission 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: Unmanned aerial and ground combat vehicles are just two of the technologically advanced projects DARPA has devised to support troops in combat. JANUARY 2008 How To Whether you want to save more money, volunteer in your community, or lead a healthier lifestyle, MOAA’s suggestions will help you achieve your new year’s resolutions. 62 Low-Country Luxury River cruising in the Netherlands and Belgium offers more than just windmills, tulips, and chocolate. By Pat Woods 68 China’s Charm Offensive For the past 10 years, Chinese leaders have worked to improve the world’s view of their country. Joshua Kurlantzick explores whether their efforts have paid off. 74 IMAGES: ABOVE, COURTESY CARTER AVIATION; COVER: PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RICHARD TUSCHMAN; TOP RIGHT, COURTESY AURORA; BOTTOM, COURTESY DARPA MILITARY OFFICER 1
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