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rapidfire Spotlight Scholarship atthew Dillman is a 2005 graduate of the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. He majored in computer science with a minor in astronomy. He is the son of Lt. Col. Kevin Dillman, USAR-Ret. “Having a parent in the military helped broaden my horizons,” he says. Attention! Check out these military-related entertainment offerings. BOOK Never Far Apart (Xlibris, 2007) L.T. Gary gives a lyrical narrative and awe-inspiring illustrations in this heartwarming children’s book about separation, hope, and a Navy SEAL officer’s undying love for his child. AUDIOBOOK Dreamland: Retribution (Brilliance Audio, 2007) This fictional military thriller by Dale Brown and Jim DeFelice describes how the Dreamland used stealth, raw nerve, and technology to defuse a nightmare — a more deadly attack than the Pearl Harbor and Sept. 11, 2001, attacks combined — on the other side of the world. The book is read by Christopher Lane. BOOK Charge! (Naval Institute Press, 2007) In this compilation of military speeches that helped turn the tide of history, Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), the book’s editor, demonstrates how words have been sharp and powerful weapons of victory. M Where do you work? I’m a data analysis specialist for Gemini Observatory in Hilo, Hawaii. I ensure all data taken by the Gemini 8-meter telescope is suitable for scientiﬁc use. I’ve participated in the study of everything from extragalactic objects (objects outside our own galaxy) to the small rocks left over from the formation of our own solar system. Making a contribution to the study of the universe is the most enjoyable aspect of my job. What is it like to live in Hawaii? It’s a very interesting and diverse place. It’s possible to surf at a beach, hike through the rainforest, walk across a lava ﬁeld, and see snow — all in the same day. What did the MOAA scholarship mean to you? I chose to go to an out-ofstate school because their program in my ﬁeld of study was among the best, but it was very expensive. [The Scholarship Fund of MOAA] allowed me to achieve my education goals. — Ellen N. Woods Giving Thanks T he Let’s Say Thanks program gives people across the country the opportunity to send free, personalized postcards to deployed servicemembers. The postcards depict patriotic scenes and hometown images that were selected from a pool of entries from children across the U.S. If you’d like to send a postcard to a deployed servicemember, visit www .letssaythanks.com. From the home page, click on your favorite postcard design, and select either the message that best expresses your sentiment or draft a personal note. The postcard will be printed and mailed in a care package to a servicemember by the military support organization Give2TheTroops. MO IMAGES: LEFT, SEAN SHANAHAN; ABOVE, COURTESY LETSSAYTHANKS.COM http://www.letssaythanks.com http://www.letssaythanks.com http://LETSSAYTHANKS.COM

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Military Officer - November 2007 Contents From the Editor President’s Page Your Views MOAA Directory Rapid Fire Washington Scene Chapters in Action Financial Forum Ask the Doctor Cover Story: Commanding the Corps With Love, From Home Financial Guidebook Financial Tuneups Banking on Your Time Pages of History MOAA Scholarship Recipients Faces of MOAA MOAA Scholarship Donors Member Books Advertising Index MOAA Calendar Sounding Taps MOAA Member Services Encore

Military Officer - November 2007

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