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rapidfire Spotlight Retiree Attention! Check out these military-related entertainment offerings. BOOK Historic Photos of Gettysburg (Turner Publishing, 2007): Turner Publishing has compiled a collection of photographs surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg and its aftermath. DVD Blue Angels: A Year in the Life (Henninger Productions, 2005): This four-part, two-disc set features information about the first Blue Angel, insight from team leaders, officer biographies, and a tour of the Blue Angels’ elite F/A-18 fighter jet. BOOK What Color Is Your Parachute? For Retirement: Planning Now for the Life You Want (Ten Speed Press, 2007): Richard Bolles and John Nelson give a balanced approach to retirement well-being, tackling readiness in terms of money, health, and happiness. L t. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, USA-Ret., became the the highestranking Hispanic woman in the Army’s combat support ﬁeld. She’s also worked with more than 1 million students, parents, educators, and national corpora- tions through her ﬁrm, Educational Achievement Services Inc. And when racial tensions erupted at an Albuquerque high school, ofﬁcials called on her to address its 700 students. What did you say to defuse that situation? “Why are you promoting hate when there are people out ﬁghting a war for your freedom?” I asked them. Gangs believe a color is worthy of taking a life. I believe there are only three colors that matter: red, white, and blue. We have to start ﬁnding a way to heal the anger and reverse the apathy. I love programs like the Army’s Planning for Life. It isn’t just a BandAid solution. What has your military background taught you that you convey to kids? A soldier’s main job is to serve America, putting [his or her] life at risk for others’ freedoms. In the words of my father, “If you can’t give to this country, don’t you dare take from it.” — Latayne Scott Helping Caregivers Who Need a Hand T he MetLife Mature Market Institute and the National Alliance for Caregiving, in cooperation with the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, have released a free 38-page booklet, “Resources for Caregivers 2007,” which is aimed at making life easier for the many Americans who are caring for a sick or disabled relative or friend. The booklet offers mailing addresses, phone numbers, and prices for items such as books, tapes, and DVDs. Of particular interest might be the Eldercare Locator, which provides listings of services in speciﬁc communities, and FirstGov for Seniors, which offers a range of information about government services. To request a booklet, call (203) 221-6580 or send an e-mail to maturemarke tinstitute@metlife.com. Or download it at www.ma turemarketinstitute.com under What’s New. MO PHOTOS: LEFT, STEVE BARRETT; RIGHT, TESSA CODRINGTON/GETTY IMAGES http://www.maturemarketinstitute.com http://www.maturemarketinstitute.com

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Military Officer - September 2007 Contents From the Editor From the President Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Plan for Your Future At Home in a High-Rise Lone Star Living Common Ground Insert: Community Source Cover Story: Waging War on Disease More Than Beaches MOAA Scholarship Donors Pages of History Faces of MOAA Information Exchange Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps MOAA Member Services Encore

Military Officer - September 2007

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