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Sunday, November 08, 2009

Today's Officer Articles

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 — Bitter Budget Winds Ahead
By Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF-Ret. — October 16, 2009
If you’re going to be in the military personnel and compensation lobbying business for any length of time, you’d better be an optimistic person.

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!

Homefront — Navigating the Military Spouse Career Coaster
By Janet Farley — October 5, 2009
As a military spouse, your career is going to be a roller coaster ride with many challenges worth embracing.

Role Reversal — Know the Signs
By Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan, MSN, APN — October 19, 2009
Is Chronic Kidney Disease a serious health threat or just a part of aging?

Think Tank Nation — America and Afghanistan
By Dr. Alan L. Gropman – October 16, 2009
With U.S. strategy for Afghanistan all over the news, the venerable Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offers a useful essay on the Taliban.

What Would You Do? — Incident at Shkin
By Capt. Bob Schoultz, USN-Ret. Courtesy of Capt. Rick Rubel, USN-Ret. – September 8, 2009
A combat leader has to decide how much force to use in a military operation and must weigh the possibility of injury or death of innocent noncombatants against the risk to which he might expose his troops. In this case, the commander accepts some risk to his troops to protect the innocent.

Tech Tactics — Netbooks Increase in Popularity
By Reid Goldsborough — What's the optimal size of a personal computer? The trend is clear: small.

Wealth News — What's All The Buzz?
Beginning in 2010, millions of additional taxpayers may be able to convert their existing traditional Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to Roth IRAs, which could mean future tax savings.

Financial Frontlines TM Blog
In this new financial blog, MOAA brings you timely advice on smart money moves, common pitfalls in retirement, college planning for kids, estate and insurance planning, maximizing your military benefits, and more!

MOAA Message Center Blog
Get the latest news for the military community, including family programs, discounts, and job opportunities for veterans.

MOAA Spouse Blog
Today’s mil spouse is balancing everything from the demands of school and career to family and deployments- all while trying to maintain their sanity. Learn about resources and programs out there to support military spouses and share some of your own. As a military spouse, the best resource you have are other military spouses.

Wandering Wahls Blog
After living abroad with the Air Force over the past decade, Tom Wahl and his wife, Mary Claire, a recently retired Air Force officer, are introducing their children to the U.S. They'll travel state to state in an RV looking for a place to call home. Follow their adventures right here!

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