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rapidfire Attention! Check out these military-related entertainment offerings. TV Emeril’s Army-Navy Cook-Off (The Food Network): Emeril Lagasse cooks some winning recipes submitted by both Army and Navy food specialists. The show airs June 29 at 8 p.m. BOOK Army: An Illustrated History, The U.S. Army from 1775 to the 21st Century (Zenith Press, 2006): Chester G. Hearn chronicles the U.S. Army from its beginning as a ragtag force of colonial militia to its current incarnation as the world’s most powerful and sophisticated land-combat force in this illustrated history. DVD The Civil War: Blood and Honor (Madacy Home Video, 2006): Captivating period photography, authentic Civil War-era music, and fascinating reenactments bring to life each battle of the Civil War in this three-DVD set. Spotlight Fallen Hero D uring his military career, CWO3 John A. Quinlan served eight years as an avionics specialist with the Marine Corps and 10 years as a warrant ofﬁcer with the Army. Most recently, he served with B Company, 2nd Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, Ky. He received 27 military medals during his career, which was cut short Feb. 18 in southeastern Afghanistan when his helicopter crashed. “We didn’t realize his circle was so huge. He touched so many people and accomplished so much,” says Quinlan’s mother, Kate. His father, Robert, a retired Army major, recalls that one of the most touching moments in the wake of his son’s death came when three soldiers at Fort Campbell relayed to him through tears how his son had saved their lives. In July 2006, Quinlan skillfully landed his Chinook helicopter after it had been shot down by an enemy rocket-propelled grenade. “He saved the lives of all 25 on the helicopter, and for his skill and heroism, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross,” says Robert. Quinlan served in ﬁve conﬂicts since 1990, including two tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and ﬁve tours in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He died a true military hero, says Robert, “and he was a hero to his family as well.” Quinlan is survived by his wife, Julie, and three daughters. “When John was home at Fort Campbell, the girls loved it when their dad would ﬂy his helicopter over the backyard when they were out playing,” says Robert. “During the holidays, John and his family stayed in a hotel near us. He took the girls swimming in the indoor pool. They were squealing and cheering as he did cannonballs high enough to splash the ceiling,” recalls Robert. — Ellen N. Woods MILITARY OFFICER JUNE 2007 Resourcing the Long War M OAA and the National Defense University (NDU) Foundation, along with support from the National Defense Industrial Association, presented “Rethinking and Resourcing the ‘Long War’ ” March 15 in Washington, D.C. Panelists addressed the costs and resource implications of sustaining a long war against terrorism. Panelists included Anthony Cordesman, Ph.D. (Center for Strategic and International Studies), Michael Bopp, Ph.D. (Ofﬁce of Management and Budget), Gordon Adams, Ph.D. (George Washington University), and noted journalist Hisham Melham. MOAA and the U.S. Naval Institute will cosponsor a defense forum Sept. 18 in Washington, D.C. Look for details in upcoming issues of Military Ofﬁcer. MO 30 PHOTOS: ABOVE, STEVE BARRETT; TOP, COURTESY MAJ. ROBERT QUINLAN, USA-RET.

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Military Officer - June 2007 Contents From the Editor From the President Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Getting the Best Care Stand By Me Promise for PTSD Cover Story: Heavy Duty Unified Medical Command Pages of History Faces of MOAA Information Exchange Member Books Advertising Index MOAA Member Services MOAA Calendar MOAA Scholarship Donors Sounding Taps Encore

Military Officer - June 2007

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