Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
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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...
Thomas Williams
Thomas Williams
Great idea!
December 23, 2009 at 10:51am
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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 ...
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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.

December 17, 2009 at 6:17am
George S. Harris
George S. Harris
Congratulations Admiral.
December 17, 2009 at 6:49pm
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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...
Suzanne Potts
Suzanne Potts
This article is right on. My husband has served 3 of the last 8 years on active duty. 2 of those years were prior to 2008. They should count towards reduced retirement age.

And the part about being resented for their service at their civilian jobs is so true. My husband has been told that directly. Not only that, but these soldiers return ... See Morefrom their deployments and go back to work in their civilian jobs where no one around them understands the stress, conditions, and sacrifice they have made and those stresses do not go away just because they are back at home. Keep fighting MOAA, we're counting on you!
December 16, 2009 at 6:19pm
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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. ...