Military Officer - March 2009 - (Page 2) contents Rapid Fire 21 Departments Rapid Fire I U.S. troops train Afghan security guards. I Let MOAA help you find your next career. I Help Pages of History 21 The Silver Star was awarded to a group that beat the odds in a battle against insurgents. 99 bring back POWs. Encore 31 This nurse panics when her vacation purchases arrive at customs. 112 Washington Scene I New retirement rules have pros and cons. I Servicemembers with PTSD will not be awarded the Purple Heart. I The VA begins paying back widows. Chapters in Action Learn how chapter scholarship programs are helping MOAA accomplish its mission on a local level. 42 Financial Forum Despite the U.S. economy’s meltdown, all is not lost in securing your finances. 2 MILITARY OFFICER MARCH 2009 48 From the Editor Uncertain Future 10 From the President Earning Greatness 12 Your Views 14 MOAA Directory 18 Ask the Doctor MRSA Infection 50 Faces of MOAA 100 Member Books 100 Information Exchange 102 MOAA Scholarship Donors 107 Advertising Index 108 Sounding Taps 110 MOAA Calendar 111 PHOTO: COURTESY SPCA INTERNATIONAL
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