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rapidfire Need a Hand? C an-Am Care LLC has announced it will provide free Hugo folding canes with interchangeable handles to World War II and Korean War veterans. This initiative is part of the “Hugo Salutes Our Veterans” program, which recognizes and supports World War II and Korean War servicemembers. These folding canes are adjustable, ﬁt most people between 5 feet and 6 feet 5 inches tall, and can support up to 550 pounds. The shock-absorbing tip is ﬂared with an ultra grip edge for extra stability and traction on all kinds of surfaces in all kinds of weather. A safety strap at the handle, which is interchangeable to allow the user to customize the cane, provides extra stability. For more information about this program or to order a Hugo folding cane, visit www.hugosalutes MOAA and USNI Team Up MOAA and the United States Naval Institute (USNI) will cosponsor a defense forum focusing on the question, “Is military health care providing what is needed for our servicemembers and their families?” at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Sept. 18. Speakers and a panel of experts will address topics such as PTSD, traumatic brain injury, amputation, and outpatient care across the continuum of the DoD and VA health care systems. For a detailed symposium agenda and registration information or to view a list of MOAA’s upcoming military professionals symposia, visit MOAA’s Web Base at www .moaa.org and click on Professionalism under Services. .com or call (888) 412-4992 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time. Proof of military service might be required. It’s MOAA Award Time! M OAA’s award program began three years ago with only a handful of awards given to outstanding students at some military senior service colleges. Now the program involves more than 25 institutions and recognizes more than 60 recipients annually. The award program recognizes students and MILITARY OFFICER faculty who have contributed greatly to the study, implementation, and spirit of joint-service warfare at some military educational institutions. Ofﬁcials at the respective sites select award recipients, and MOAA Outreach Program directors Capt. John Plehal, USNRet.; Col. Jess Ramirez, ARNG-Ret.; and Col. Pete Carozza, USAR-Ret., coordinate presentation of the awards by a member of MOAA’s board of directors. MOAA congratulates these outstanding individuals and groups. To see a list of locations and MOAA award recipients or to view a photo essay of select presentations, visit www.moaa.org/ awardprogram2007. 26 AUGUST 2007 IMAGES: CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT, CAN-AM CARE; CAN-AM CARE; ROSE RICHEY http://www.hugosalutes.com http://www.hugosalutes.com http://www.moaa.org http://www.moaa.org http://www.moaa.org/awardprogram2007 http://www.moaa.org/awardprogram2007

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Military Officer - August 2007 Contents From the Editor From the President Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Cover Story: No Longer in Reserve A Different Path Weird Science Charge? Pages of History Faces of MOAA Member Books Information Exchange Advertising Index MOAA Calendar MOAA Scholarship Donors Sounding Taps MOAA Member Services Encore

Military Officer - August 2007

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