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Saturday, July 04, 2009

Today's Officer Articles

Observation Post — Military Housing: Inventory Challenges
By Tom Philpott — June 4, 2009
A new GAO report cites progress — and some challenges — in upgrading inadequate military housing.

As I See It — Facts Don’t Mean Truths On Personnel Costs
By Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF-Ret. — June 4, 2009
It gives me heartburn every time I see a quote from a government official or a newspaper editorial that cite facts about military personnel spending growth in ways that obscure the truth.

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 — The Nine Online Military Resources You Need to Know
By Janet Farley — May 29, 2009
With the wealth of information available on the Internet, these Web sites have proven to be reliable sources for your military needs.

Role Reversal — Latest Research on Dementia and Caregiving
By Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan, MSN, APN — June 17, 2009
Dementia can be a devastating illness for patients and their caregivers. Current research is focusing on the causes and manifestations of dementia, new medications and treatments, and education and support for caregivers.

Think Tank Nation — “The Idea of Pakistan”
By Dr. Alan L. Gropman – June 15, 2009
Published by the Brookings Institution, Stephen Cohen’s book offers an outstanding background to conflicts in South Asia.

What Would You Do? — Interdiction in Afghanistan
By Capt. Bob Schoultz, USN-Ret., Courtesy of Capt. Rick Rubel, USN-Ret. – June 2, 2009
The following case study is a fictionalized account based on a true incident. Some details have been modified.

Tech Tactics — Books and the Internet
By Reid Goldsborough — May 26, 2009
The Internet might be the world's newest communication medium, and books might be among the oldest, but the two have met in lots of interesting ways.

Wealth News — Planning for The Future
With the grim findings recently published by the Social Security Board of Trustees, laying out and executing a carefully structured financial plan has never been more important.

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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