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Friday, July 03, 2009

Second Career

Pay & Benefits
Navigating the complex maze of military benefits and entitlements can be challenging. As an MOAA member, you have unlimited access to a team of highly trained benefits professionals equipped to help make sure you receive the military benefits you’ve earned.

Legislative Action Center
MOAA has eight full-time lobbyists dedicated to protecting the interests of all members of the uniformed services-active duty and retired, National Guard and Reserve, and veterans-and their families and survivors.

Chapter Locator
MOAA has more than 400 local chapters. Do you belong to one? Find out which chapters are near you and join one today.

COLA Watch
View the latest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and compare it with previous years to prevent inflation’s erosion of your purchasing power.

Financial Calculators
Use these quick and easy calculators to get the right figures when making important decisions on debt management, mortgage comparisons, retirement planning, and more.

Educational Assistance

Semi-finalists for the 2009-2010 school year have been selected.

Students and families, learn more about MOAA’s grants and scholarships for undergraduate students.

Discounts
MOAA offers member-only insurance products, travel deals, and other discounts.

Books and Guides - MOAA Info Exchange®
As a member, you have free access to MOAA’s Info Exchange® books and guides. Written in plain English, you’ll find information applicable to every stage of your military experience.

Newsletters
Sign up for MOAA’s e-mail newsletters and alerts to keep up-to-date with what’s going on in the military community.

MOAA Insurance Plans
As an MOAA member, take advantage of the many different insurance products (including MEDIPLUS TRICARE Supplements and Long Term Care Insurance) offering outstanding members-only benefits at reasonable rates.

Military Officer
Military Officer magazine is MOAA’s flagship publication. Featuring articles on national defense, personal finance, health and wellness, travel and leisure, retirement lifestyles, careers, and more, it’s your monthly must-read — and it’s now available online.

Articles for the Second Career Officer

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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.

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.

Think Tank Nation Archive
Dr. Alan Gropman discusses the analysis of some U.S. think tanks and how it affects government and helps to shape policy.

Role Reversal Archive
It’s tough when roles have switched, and you now are taking care of your elderly parent. Nanette Lavoie-Vaughan offers practical advice on common problems.

Tech Tactics Archive
Get the most out of today’s technology with simple strategies from Reid Goldsborough to optimize your computer experience.

Second Career Articles
Second career officers have different priorities than active duty and retired servicemembers. Get information to fit your needs as you navigate your post-military career.

Discussions & Blogs
Read what MOAA’s bloggers about finance, military spouses, defense issues, and more have to say, and then chime in with your own thoughts.