Military Officer - April 2008 - (Page 1) contents Like a Rock 54 Features Cover Story: Like a Rock Gen. David H. Petraeus, USA, and Lt. Gen. Raymond Odierno, USA, discuss progress in Iraq and the surge strategy with contributing editor Tom Philpott. 54 MOAA’s mission 62 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: General Petraeus, the U.S. Army’s top commander in Iraq, appeared at a graduation ceremony for Iraqi National Police cadets in December 2007. APRIL 2008 Rediscover America Vacations don’t always have to be high profile. Some of the best getaways are available right in your backyard — in the country’s national parks. By Deborah Huso Death & Taxes No one is eager to be audited by the IRS, but if you’re one of the unlucky ones, these tips can help you survive. By Vera Wilson 68 Centuries of Service Protecting our nation since its inception, reservists have become an integral part of the total force. By Gina DiNicolo 72 PHOTOS: ABOVE AND COVER: KHALID MOHAMMED/AP MILITARY OFFICER 1
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