Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 40) washingtonscene TMC 2006 awardees include (clockwise from top right) staffer John Conger, second from right, standing with TMC leaders Cline, Strobridge, and Barnes; Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.); Rep. Chet Edwards (D-Texas); staffer Stacie Oliver; Rep. Walter Jones (RN.C.); and Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio). MOAA’s Col. Steve Strobridge, USAFRet., and Fleet Reserve Association National Executive Secretary Joe Barnes, who cochair TMC, hosted the event with TMC President Mike Cline of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the U.S. The coalition recognized Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) for his leadership in championing Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) fixes; Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio) for his initiatives to improve benefits for severely injured servicemembers and surviving family members; and Reps. Chet Edwards (D-Texas) and Walter Jones (R-N.C.) for introducing bipartisan legislation that played a major role in preventing large proposed TRICARE fee increases for military beneficiaries. The coalition also presented awards to John Conger, legislative director for Edwards, and Stacie Oliver, legislative assistant to DeWine, for their behindthe-scenes efforts in promoting these and a number of other initiatives in support of the military community. Why Whack the Wounded? Big funding cut proposed for wartime brain injury center. E very once in a while, a government decision comes along that is so appalling that you have to question whether anyone in a position of responsibility has the slightest sensitivity to relative priorities. First, it was skimping on body and vehicle armor for troops facing enemy fire and roadside bombs while the rest of America made little or no sacrifice in the global war on terrorism. This summer, incredibly, administration, House, and Senate leaders all proposed or endorsed PHOTOS: STEVE BARRETT 40 MILITARY OFFICER NOVEMBER 2006
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Military Officer - November 2006 From the Editor From the President Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Chapter Activities Cover Story: Financial Guidebook Got (the right) Insurance? A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned The “Y” MOAA Scholarship Recipients Pages of History Information Exchange Member Books MOAA Scholarship Donors MOAA Member Services Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps Encore Military Officer - November 2006 Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page Cover1) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page Cover2) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 1) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 2) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 3) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 4) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 5) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 6) Military Officer - November 2006 - (Page 7) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the Editor (Page 8) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the Editor (Page 9) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the President (Page 10) Military Officer - November 2006 - From the President (Page 11) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 12) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 13) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 14) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 15) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 16) Military Officer - November 2006 - Your Views (Page 17) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Directory (Page 18) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Directory (Page 19) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Directory (Page 20) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 21) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 22) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 23) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 24) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 25) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 26) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 27) Military Officer - November 2006 - Rapid Fire (Page 28) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 29) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 30) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 31) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 32) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 33) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 34) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 35) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 36) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 37) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 38) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 39) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 40) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 41) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 42) Military Officer - November 2006 - Washington Scene (Page 43) Military Officer - November 2006 - Financial Forum (Page 44) Military Officer - November 2006 - Financial Forum (Page 45) Military Officer - November 2006 - Ask the Doctor (Page 46) Military Officer - November 2006 - Ask the Doctor (Page 47) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 48) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 49) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 50) Military Officer - November 2006 - Chapter Activities (Page 51) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 52) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 53) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 54) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 55) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 56) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 57) Military Officer - November 2006 - Cover Story: (Page 58) Military Officer - November 2006 - Financial Guidebook (Page 59) Military Officer - November 2006 - Got (the right) Insurance? 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(Page 63) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 64) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 65) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 66) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 67) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 68) Military Officer - November 2006 - A Penny Saved, a Degree Earned (Page 69) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 70) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 71) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 72) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 73) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 74) Military Officer - November 2006 - The “Y” (Page 75) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 76) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 77) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 78) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 79) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 80) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 81) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 82) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 83) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 84) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 85) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Recipients (Page 86) Military Officer - November 2006 - Pages of History (Page 87) Military Officer - November 2006 - Information Exchange (Page 88) Military Officer - November 2006 - Information Exchange (Page 89) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Scholarship Donors (Page 90) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Member Services (Page 91) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Member Services (Page 92) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Member Services (Page 93) Military Officer - November 2006 - Advertising Index (Page 94) Military Officer - November 2006 - Advertising Index (Page 95) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Calendar (Page 96) Military Officer - November 2006 - MOAA Calendar (Page 97) Military Officer - November 2006 - Sounding Taps (Page 98) Military Officer - November 2006 - Sounding Taps (Page 99) Military Officer - November 2006 - Encore (Page 100) Military Officer - November 2006 - Encore (Page Cover3) Military Officer - November 2006 - Encore (Page Cover4)
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