As I See It — “Hearing Footprints” of Returning Threats
By Col. Steve Strobridge, USAF-Ret. — March 18, 2010
As the rest of the country was absorbed with national health care reform and other issues of the day, a Feb. 23 Senate Budget Committee hearing offered a sobering foretaste of major challenges that lie ahead for the military community. Observation Post — New Course for Electronic Health Records
By Tom Philpott — February 9, 2010
Dr. Stephen L. Ondra, the VA’s senior policy advisor for Health Affairs, explains the government’s strategy for creating a lifetime electronic health record for U.S. servicemembers and veterans. 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 — Ready, Set, Pack
By Janet Farley — March 11, 2010
Employ these pre-permanent change of station (PCS) season strategies for a successful move every time. Think Tank Nation — Afghanistan, "One Tribe at a Time"
By Dr. Alan L. Gropman – March 17, 2010
A special forces officer presents his strategy for success in Afghanistan. Lessons Learned — Enlisting Trust
After an NCO in charge of office supplies puts him in his place, an Air Force major general learns a valuable lesson about the definition of the secret to success. Tech Tactics — PayPal's Growth- and Controversy
By Reid Goldsborough — February 28, 2010
PayPal not only is a marvelously useful and convenient payment service provider, but it also generates complaints and controversy. Wealth News — Don’t Procrastinate!
Many investors have witnessed the worst market meltdown in 80 years. But even if you’ve experienced declines in your own retirement accounts, now is still a good time to start pumping up your depleted Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or 401(k) plan. Role Reversal — Bladder Cancer
By Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan, MSN, APN — February 22, 2010
Watch for the subtle signs of this disease. 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! 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. | 