Military Officer - August 2008 - (Page 18)

yourviews ippines from Japanese imperialism; the forthcoming payment helps satisfy the longstanding debt. The only problem with that is not a word of it is true. An exhaustive 1970 study of ofﬁcial documents as well as MacArthur’s archives revealed no promise, implied or in fact, although there are those eager to offer an emotional counterargument. On nearly any page of [Military Ofﬁcer], one can ﬁnd a purpose for which the active force, Reserve, Guard, or our wounded troops could beneﬁt by $220 million. —Lt. Col. Joseph Conrad, USAF-Ret. Mont Vernon, N.H. For those who served, we’ll return the favor. You proudly served our country. Now it’s our turn to serve you in this beautiful continuing care retirement community in historic Williamsburg. With housekeeping, maintenance and other services provided, you’ll have time to enjoy the wellness programs, local events and delicious meals served in our five dining rooms. Call 1-800-716-9000 today to join our Future Priority List so we can be ready when you’re ready. World War II Registry In the June issue I was pleased to see the “Rapid Fire” article on page 28 about the World War II Memorial [“Keeping the Memory”]. Your statement that, “The registry database is accessible for search only at the World War II Memorial site on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.” is incorrect. While the registry search is available at the memorial, it is also easily available to anyone with Internet access. It is quite easy and interesting to search for people you know who may have been registered themselves, [whether] family or friends. —Lt. Col. J.W. Hamiter Jr., USAF-Ret. via e-mail Editor’s note: That wording, A community for former officers and spouses of the seven uniformed services. 6000 Patriots Colony Drive, Williamsburg, Virginia 800-716-9000 or 1-757-220-9000 www.patriotscolony.org 18 taken directly from the ofﬁcial press release, was intended to convey that, at the memorial site, the database is accessible for search only — that is, at the site on the National Mall, one can’t add or modify listings. For submission information, see page 20. MILITARY OFFICER AUGUST 2008 http://staging.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/moaa/mo0608/?startid=28 http://www.patriotscolony.org http://www.patriotscolony.org

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Military Officer - August 2008 Contents MOAA Online From the Editor From the President Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Chapters in Action Financial Forum Ask the Doctor MOAA Member Services Cover Story: A Stronger Voice Virtual Combat Mental Floss Steady as She Goes Pages of History Faces of MOAA Member Books Information Exchange Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps MOAA Scholarship Donors Encore

Military Officer - August 2008

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