Military Officer - December 2007 - (Page 16) yourviews to call up the Guard and give it back to the governors of the states.” … Suck it up Ms. Griffiths — your husband enlisted and re-enlisted to get to “16 years service”; he made himself (and indirectly you) liable to the good and bad that comes with this service. A little less whining and more positive support, like thousands of [spouses] and families give to their soldiers and the nation, is what is needed. —Col. John P. Lawton, USA-Ret. via e-mail Rollover Opportunity Phil Dyer provides some excellent tax planning advice [“Financial Forum,” October 2007]; however, … readers need to know a couple important details regarding charitable rollovers from their IRAs. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 created this opportunity for an IRA 1 owner age 70⁄ or older and, under 2 current law, the option is now only available for tax year 2007. … This is a wonderful option for eligible participants, particularly those who do not itemize their deductions. —Col. Dick Binford, USAF-Ret. via e-mail Trans-Pacific Error There is an error in the write-up [of ] Lt. Col. Leaford Bearskin, USAF-Ret. [“Retiree Spotlight,” “Rapid Fire,” October 2007]. The first trans-Pacific flight of jet fighters (F084Gs) was made in the summer of 1952, not 1953. Our unit, the 27th Fighter Escort Wing, made the second crossing in October 1952. We mid-air refueled from Travis to Hickham [AFBs] and again from Midway to Misawa. —Col. Donald D. Watt, USAF-Ret. Hampton, Va. For submission information, see page 18. 16 MILITARY OFFICER DECEMBER 2007 http://www.indianrivercolonyclub.com http://www.indianrivercolonyclub.com http://www.indianrivercolonyclub.com
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