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In a recent Foreign Policy Blog entry (that was reprinted by the Early Bird) defense writer and man-about-the-Pentagon Tom Ricks shared his take on the recently passed Defense Appropriations Bill.

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Army Maj. Gen Anthony Cucolo III, who leads the U.S. forces in Iraq’s northern sector wants his soldiers battle ready. Any personal decision that adversely impacts readiness, he’s confronting head-on.

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It appears contractors hired by the U.S. for work in Afghanistan have been buying off the Taliban for the safety of their employees as well as their projects. At the same time, it has been reported that U.S. ...

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As vacation season approaches each year, millions of people face the same question: Where can we go to experience something different? Perhaps repeated trips to the mountains or the beach have lost their luster, theme parks have gotten too expensive, and the prospect of spending a couple of weeks at...

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They may not want women in combat units (or in the 0211 counter intel specialty) but the Marines may want female nutcrackers.

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The award recognizes Admiral Ryan's leadership of MOAA, including effective advocacy on critical military issues such as the Post-9/11 GI Bill, military pay and force levels, and meeting the healthcare needs of military and VA beneficiaries; hosting well-attended symposia that explored solutions on ...

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) President Vice Adm. Norb Ryan Jr., USN (Ret.), was named Association Executive of the Year by Association TRENDS, a national trade publication.

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Congratulations to the 2009 MOAA National Security Essay Contest winners. This year’s top essay was “Flex-Cuffing Ourselves: The Criminal Justice Paradigm for Detention Operations” by Capt. Gabriel M. Ledeen, USMC-Ret. “The essay is a cogent articulation of severely impaired detainee policy in Iraq ...

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For decades, the long-held belief was that only eight members of the legendary World War II unit [The Tuskegee Airmen] were Purple Heart recipients, despite a roster filled with dozens of airmen who were wounded, killed or missing in action. ...

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Unlike the receptions experienced by many of their Vietnam and Korean War-era counterparts, today’s active duty, Guard, and Reserve veterans of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have experienced sincere and demonstrative public expressions of support for their service and incredible wartime sacr...

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With national health reform talks consuming attention in the Senate, MOAA has been trying to get answers from Senate leaders about any back-up plans to address two big problems that will hit on January 1 unless Congress acts to prevent them.

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Dear members and friends of the military community, Previously, I told you that, while we respect members’ strong opinions on both sides of the national health ...

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MOAA joined Sen. Richard M. Burr (R-NC) and Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX), military spouses and congressional staff at a MOAA-sponsored Capitol Hill reception to celebrate enactment of the Military Spouse ...

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Regular exercise can keep us fit and healthy. But let’s face it, after doing the same routines day in and day out, it’s hard to stay motivated. Traditional workouts, like hopping on the “dreadmill,” quickly become a bore, no matter how much your body benefits from it. And if you’re bored with your w...

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I have recently learned of a couple of organizations I think are using the front of helping with VA benefits as a way to meet prospective customers. These groups solicit for your business. They offer to get you money from the VA for long term care cost, assisted living, or survivor benefits. ...












