Military Officer - September 2006 - (Page 15) REVITALIZE YOUR VIEW OF “RETIREMENT LIVING”! Retire amid the carry my spouse ID card. It not only has my husband’s full Social Security number, it also has my full Social Security number on it. I keep hoping someone is paying attention and [that] possibly a change for the better is in the works. However, I am hearing nothing. Identity theft is not a new issue. The last time I had a renewal, I brought up the subject and received one of those answers that lets you know it fell on deaf ears. Could you look into this and let us (spouses) know if this will change? Joyce Dixon via e-mail breathtaking scenery of the Shenandoah Valley… Just an hour away from Washington, D.C. You’ll find everything you need to lead a healthy, active life in a beautiful setting, in the historic town of Winchester, Virginia. Choose your new home from a variety of cottages and apartment homes, each with the availability of our Lifecare program. Shed the worries of home maintenance and focus your energies on what you value most! cheons! Experience our world. Expand your life. WESTMINSTER-CANTERBURY 300 Westminster-Canterbury Drive Winchester, VA 22603 www.svwc.org Shenandoah Valley SVWC lun Ask about our monthly Take the first step. Call today! 800-492-9463 MOAA 9/06 ATTN:DIABETICS! MILITARY TRICARE MEMBERS & FAMILIES: VIRTUALLY PAIN-FREE TESTING! Supplies: NO CHARGE TO YOU!* Meter: NO CHARGE TO YOU!* FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR DOOR! NO MORE TRIPS TO THE PHARMACY! Editor’s note: At MOAA’s urging, both the House and Senate Armed Services committees have directed the secretary of Defense to provide a report to Congress on alternatives for removing Social Security numbers from military ID cards. Timely Article In the June 2006 issue article on breast cancer [“Winning the Battle”], I read the paragraph about men’s breast cancer and checked myself. Turns out I had a small tumor — stage 1 — [and] I had surgery June 30. Thank you so much for reporting on this rare illness. You might have saved my life (at 46)! 1st Lt. Thomas A. Arms, USAF-Ret. Warrensburg, Mo. • Multiple Testing Sites • Fast & Accurate Test Results • Very Small Blood Sample Needed RE NEVER ANY UP-FRONT MEDIICAED!* HANDLE ALL INSURANCE COSTS! WE MED CT PAPERWORK! ACCEP T ACCEP OPTIGEN, Inc. Home Diabetes Supply Co. specializes in diabetes supplies for military personnel and their families. Make The Call That Could Change Your Life: *Medicare deductible and co-pay may apply. Costs paid by Medicare and/or Military TriCare Insurance. 1-800-491-0557 Correction: In “Sounding Taps,” page 82 of the June issue, 1st Lt. Norman G. Martel, USMC-Ret., incorrectly was listed as a deceased member. We are pleased to note the lieutenant still lives, though we deeply regret our error. For submission information, see page 16. know did you ? About MOAA Member Discounts Do you know someone who has had their identity stolen? MOAA now sponsors Identity Guard, an identity theft protection service that will alert members to potentially fraudulent activity. Identity Guard monitors financial transactions taking place in all three of your major credit bureau reports and notifies you daily of any significant changes. Go to www.moaa.org/products to learn more and sign up. SEPTEMBER 2006 MILITARY OFFICER 1 5 http://www.svwc.org http://www.svwc.org http://www.moaa.org/products
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