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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Active Duty

5 Secrets to Maximize Your Post-9/11 GI Bill (PDF, 740 KB)
Download a detailed presentation on the tips, traps, and strategies for maximizing your benefits and putting more money in your pocket.

Careers
Thinking About Your Next Career? So Are We®! Come to MOAA/Corporate Gray’s career fair May 11, 2010 in Washington, D.C., 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and find the job of your dreams.

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
Moving to a new place can be stressful experience for you and your family. However, you can reduce the stress by carefully planning and organizing your move. The following articles contain advice, tools, and checklists you can use as you go through the relocation process.

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 2011-2012 school year will be available November 2010.

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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Breaking Barriers
By Don Vaughan — February 16, 2010
For decades, pioneering African-Americans have led the way for future generations of servicemembers by gaining positions of leadership.

Observation Post — New Course for Electronic Health Records
By Tom Philpott — February 9, 2010
Dr. Stephen L. Ondra, the VA’s senior policy advisor for Health Affairs, explains the government’s strategy for creating a lifetime electronic health record for U.S. servicemembers and veterans.

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.