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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Second Career

Role Reversal — Dehydration and Heat Stroke

By Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan - July 21, 2008
Summer heat can be dangerous for older family members.

Think Tank Nation — The “Go-to” Think Tanks
Dr. Alan L. Gropman — Aug. 14, 2008
The Foreign Policy Research Institute has published a list of leading think tanks — and all of those previously discussed in Think Tank Nation made the cut.

Power Through a Plateau

By Amy Paturel — July 10, 2008
Dieting can have its share of ups and downs, but don’t throw in the towel because you feel stuck. Here are some suggestions to help you stick with your weight-loss plan.

Inside the Headquarters Blog
Gina DiNicolo writes about what’s going on “Inside the Headquarters” — be it the Pentagon or your military or corporate headquarters. Get the inside scoop here!

Inside the Headquarters

Careers
MOAA offers The Officer Placement Service (TOPS) to its members. TOPS provides a broad range of assistance for members and their spouses during career transitions. When you're ready to take that next step, make TOPS your first stop.

Professionalism
MOAA seeks to promote the development of the professional aspects of service. Holding national symposia and featuring articles in our magazines focusing on current issues and debates affecting the military professional of every rank and service, MOAA has taken on the role of fostering personal and career development.

Military Professional Reading Lists
Looking for professional development? Find out what are the must-reads for military officers and which contemporaries are making waves with current military leaders.

Pay & Benefits
MOAA recognizes the life of a person who chooses to serve in our military - and the lives of their families - can be complex. Members of MOAA are entitled to one-on-one counseling that can help navigate through these complicated subjects.

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.

Educational Assistance
The scholarship application for the 2008-2009 school year is now closed. Check and see if you are a semifinalist.

Health
Need help understanding your benefits? Looking for information on insurance products MOAA endorses for members, such as TRICARE Supplements, Term Life insurance, and Long Term Care insurance? You can find all that, plus fitness and nutrition tips right here!

Finance
Studies routinely demonstrate that those who create and maintain a written financial plan achieve greater financial success and peace of mind while decreasing stress over money related issues.

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Think Tank Nation Archive
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Role Reversal Archive
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Tech Tactics Archive

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