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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Active Duty

Careers
Thinking About Your Next Career? So Are We®! Come to MOAA’s career fair at the Coronado Island Marriott Resort in San Diego, on October 22, 2009, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., and find the job of your dreams. There also will be several career transition seminars from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Financial Calculators
Use these quick and easy calculators to get the right figures when making important decisions on debt management, mortgage comparisons, retirement planning, and more.

Relocation Information
Military Officer magazine is MOAA’s flagship publication. Featuring articles on national defense, personal finance, health and wellness, travel and leisure, retirement lifestyles, careers, and more, it’s your monthly must-read — and it’s now available online.

MOAA Debuts Military Family Action Guide
A new MOAA online publication provides military spouses and families the tools to help them make a difference on legislative issues that have big impacts on the military community.

MOAA Insurance Plans
As an MOAA member, take advantage of the many different insurance products (including MEDIPLUS TRICARE Supplements and Long Term Care Insurance) offering outstanding members-only benefits at reasonable rates.

Military Officer
Military Officer magazine is MOAA’s flagship publication. Featuring articles on national defense, personal finance, health and wellness, travel and leisure, retirement lifestyles, careers, and more, it’s your monthly must-read — and it’s now available online.

Pay & Benefits
Navigating the complex maze of military benefits and entitlements can be challenging. As an MOAA member, you have unlimited access to a team of highly trained benefits professionals equipped to help make sure you receive the military benefits you’ve earned.

Educational Assistance

The application for the 2010-2011 school year is now available. Apply now!

Students and families, learn more about MOAA’s grants and scholarships for undergraduate students.

Discounts
MOAA offers member-only insurance products, travel deals, and other discounts.

Books and Guides - MOAA Info Exchange®
As a member, you have free access to MOAA’s Info Exchange® books and guides. Written in plain English, you’ll find information applicable to every stage of your military experience.

Newsletters
Sign up for MOAA’s e-mail newsletters and alerts to keep up-to-date with what’s going on in the military community.

Legislative Action Center
MOAA has eight full-time lobbyists dedicated to protecting the interests of all members of the uniformed services-active duty and retired, National Guard and Reserve, and veterans-and their families and survivors.

Chapter Locator
MOAA has more than 400 local chapters. Do you belong to one? Find out which chapters are near you and join one today.

President's Currently Serving Advisory Council
Are you or someone you know looking to make a difference? If so, then we want to hear from you! MOAA President’s Currently Serving Advisory Council is now accepting nominations.

Active Status Officers: Allowable MOAA Activities
May active duty, National Guard, Reserve, and United States Coast Guard officers participate in MOAA's management and lobbying activities? We asked DoD and USCG officials that question. Their answers may surprise you.

Articles for the Active Duty Officer

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Observation Post — $100,000 Lesson to Keep Emergency Record Up-to-date
By Tom Philpott — November 5, 2009
The outcome of a mother’s recent claim with the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) reinforces the importance of servicemembers keeping emergency data records (DD Form 93) up-to-date.

As I See It — SBP/DIC Offset is Anti-Family
By Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF-Ret. — November 12, 2009
MOAA is 100-percent in favor of a recent court ruling that requires payment of both VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) and military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuities to otherwise-qualifying survivors who remarry after the age of 57.

Tea and Sympathy
By Christina Wood — September 8, 2009
Military leaders seeking new methods to combat insurgents in Afghanistan are turning to tea.

Observation Post Archive
Syndicated columnist Tom Philpott shares his insight on the new GI Bill, PTSD treatment by the VA, and DoD compensation recommendations - issues affecting you and your family every day.

Military Matters
Find profiles about unique units and missions, preview new technologies and weaponry, and read thought-provoking articles about strategy and operations.

Discussions & Blogs
Read what MOAA’s bloggers about finance, military spouses, defense issues, and more have to say, and then chime in with your own thoughts.