Military Officers Association of America -- One Powerful Voice --

-For every officer at every stage of life and career

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Heartland of America Chapter ***** March 2014 *****

Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan, Jr., USN (Ret)

Is CEO of MOAA, the nation’s largest & most influential association of military officers. MOAA is independent, nonprofit, & politically nonpartisan.

Admiral Ryan was named Association Executive of the Year by Association

TRENDS, the first military officer to win the award in its 32 year history.

Come Hear Admiral Ryan Talk about What MOAA Is Doing to Fight the Assault on Our Earned Benefits

-See inside of back cover for details-

Check out our website at

www.HeartlandMOAA.us or call (402)339-7888

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of the Military Officers Association of America. Content is from members, MOAA internet mail, MOAA’s Affiliate, and other military-oriented sources. Material used is

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Lt Colonel Patrick Jones, USAF (Ret) Editor & Webmaster

Volume XXVIII Number 3 March 2014

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

We are very happy to announce that the President and CEO of MOAA, Vice Admiral Norb Ryan, USN (Ret) will

visit our chapter and be our speaker for our Wednesday,

March 19th meeting. He is the leader and spokesman of the military coalition in Washington and anyone who

hears him speak will recognize his unique ability to defend and explain to politicians, the press, and MOAA

members the role of earned entitlements in maintaining a strong national defense. The details of making

reservations and dinner selections are at the end of this newsletter.

Our string of outstanding

speakers continues as, once again, we all left Anthony’s with smiles on our faces. Our February

speaker was Sandy Sullivan who is both an author and a motivational speaker. Her presentation was the

story of her exciting and remarkable life. Following

high school, Sandy became a trade show model. At the age of 19, in 1961, she was introduced to the

Green Bay Packers when she was hired to work an informational booth to generate ticket sales for the

Green Bay Packers. After meeting Vice Lombardi and then meeting and dating Paul Horning, she and her

friends were invited to team parties. Sandy had the ability to fit in with the “guys” and create friendships

that have endured for a lifetime. She then obtained her college degree and went to the University of Wisconsin, then a hotbed of

student demonstrations, for her Masters. Engaged to Green Packer Dan Currie, she accompanied him to Washington, D.C, and managed a restaurant. When

Currie broke some teeth, Sandy met and eventually married the dentist Matt Sullivan who is the Washington Redskins dentist. Matt and Sandy have a

daughter and lived a happy life together. After Matt passed away, Sandy’s

parents brought Sandy and her daughter back to Wisconsin. She became the caregiver to her parents for eleven years until they died. During that eleven

years, she began writing about her friends in the 1960’s era Packers and that

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led to her decision to put this compilation into a book. The book was self-

published and has been a success. The next phase of her extraordinary life was when she was convinced to enter politics and run for Wisconsin Secretary of

State. She lost that election by only 200,000 votes out of 3 million cast. Sandy was a dynamic speaker and kept us engrossed in her very interesting

presentation. We really appreciated her pleasant demeanor and several of us purchased copies of her book. I also want to thank Larry Bradley for

scheduling Sandy to speak with us.

Lt Col Mike DeBolt USA (Ret), the JROTC Commander at Benson High School, gave us a brief update on the fund-raising for the

trip for 24 cadets to go to France as the Nebraska representatives for the D-Day anniversary events. By working concessions at

Creighton and UNO athletic events and being supported by various veterans’ activities (breakfasts, wristband sales, etc.),

they are approaching the financial goal of $91,000. (Our Chapter

contributed $500 to this effort a couple of months ago.)

In late January, I was invited to attend a kickoff breakfast for the Big Red Challenge at the Stadium Club in Lincoln. Former

Governor/Senator Bob Kerry was to have delivered the keynote address in person but his flight was cancelled due to weather.

Big Red Challenge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a Registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Two 2013 graduated

ROTC students—one Air Force and the other Navy--founded Big Red Challenge in 2012 to assist wounded veterans and the children of fallen service members

in their quest for college education. All three of the UNL ROTC units were represented by cadets/midshipmen and their commanders at this meeting.

Since our chapter supports these chapters, we should support them in this endeavor.

I attended a dinner on February 20th with US Senator Fischer. Besides her husband Bruce, General Roger Lemke, and her military legislative assistant

from Washington, most of the twenty other attendees were government contractors from Artemis, Boeing, McCallie, SAIC, and others. There were two

representatives from the Omaha Chamber. The President of the Navy League and I were the only representatives of military organizations. I did get to bring

up my two issues concerning the potential need for a study of Army force structure and the balance between Active, Reserve, and National Guard (similar

to the ongoing Air Force study) and a concern that final decisions on future COLAs wait until the OSD-directed study completes its study. Most of the

discussion was on the contractors’ issues with defense contracts, protests, and payments on defense contracts and the resulting very difficult financial and

staffing issues they face. As the meeting was breaking up, Congressman Adrian Smith of Nebraska’s 3rd congressional district entered the room.

Senator Fischer introduced him as “my congressman” and he said a few words.

I did tell him that I was looking forward to seeing him in Washington in April. -- Col Dan Donovan d.donovan1@cox.net 402-339-7888

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Legislative Update (B/Gen Paul Cohen USAF(Ret))

The Congress repealed, in part, the COLA Reduction for

military retirees just ahead of another Washington snowstorm, and then headed out of town. The action

eliminated the portion of the Ryan-Murphy deal on the budget that would have affected currently serving

members of the Armed Forces. MOAA led the fight to remove this highly objectionable clause, generating

some 295,000 messages to Congressional members. The repeal measure fell short of totally eliminating the

provision. It will affect military members entering the service on or after January 1, 2014, unless further legislative action takes

place. MOAA believes that the Congress should complete the repeal task and then wait on any further action regarding military benefits until the

commission established to study the subject makes its report, now slated for

February 2015. A fair and open debate on the recommendations will then allow for a more thoughtful approach on the pros and cons and, ultimately, a fiscally

sound plan that meets the needs of the military to attract and retain the most qualified men and women. The President’s Budget for 2014-15 should be made

public in the next few days and MOAA will scrutinize it carefully. We expect another round in the continuing campaign to pick the pockets of past and

present members of the Armed Forces as a solution to a fiscal problem that they did not create.

In Nebraska, Senator Sue Crawford’s bill to grant in-state status to veterans

wishing to use the G. I. Bill in our state universities and colleges is, as of this writing, on Select File in the legislature. It has gained first round approval and

now needs to be set for second round action. Senator Crawford has made LB 740, as amended, her priority bill. The Heartland of America Chapter has been

highly visible in support of this measure and will continue to push for its

passage.

Senator Crawford’s LB 720, dealing with custodial arrangements for children of deployed personnel, had its hearing in early February. The Judiciary Committee

heard little in opposition, but did hear calls for extending the measure to include similar situations outside of military service. There is no further word

as to when or if the committee will take up the proposal.

On February 13th, Chapter President Dan Donovan testified at the Revenue Committee hearing as a proponent of Senator Crawford’s bill, LB 902, regarding

exemption of military retirement pay from state income tax. Dan’s testimony stated that the real beneficiary of LB 902 is the added economic value to

Nebraska. Dan said, “In my civilian career, I worked with and hired several military veterans. As a SCORE counselor, I have worked with several veteran

and their families. They are generally technologically savvy, know how to work

as part of a team, and ultimately, they know how to get things done.” Dan also

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expressed support for Senator Janssen’s LB 721, a far reaching bill exempting

virtually all retired and social security payments from state income tax. That measure would benefit the larger percentage of Chapter membership, but the

ultimate goal would be similar. “By retaining more retired military, LB 902 and/or 721 should foster economic growth for Nebraska,” Dan concluded.

The Revenue Committee met in executive session on February 21 to consider further action.

TRICARE For Life Mandatory Mail Order Rx Coming March 15th (MOAA Legislative Update – 21 Feb)

Beginning March 15, TRICARE For Life (TFL) beneficiaries will be required to fill

maintenance medication prescriptions refills through the TRICARE Home Delivery (mail-order) pharmacy system.

Beneficiaries can opt out of this

requirement after using the mail-order refill system for one year.

The new requirement stems from the FY

2013 defense authorization bill. In a bipartisan compromise to avoid large,

across-the-board TRICARE pharmacy copay increases, Congress included a

mandatory mail-order pilot program for

TFL beneficiaries to offset the cost.

Mail-order pharmacy delivery lowers costs for both beneficiaries and DoD. A 90-day refill of generic medication is

free through the mail-order pharmacy, but costs $5 per 30 day refill at a retail drug store. For brand name medications the cost is $13 for a 90 day refill

through mail-order versus $17 for a 30 day refill at a retail store.

The mandate applies to a group of brand name maintenance medications. Generic medications are exempt from the mail order requirement. If the

beneficiary has not switched to home delivery or to a military treatment facility, starting with the third fill of that same medication after March 14, the

beneficiary will be responsible for the entire cost of the medications if obtained from a retail pharmacy.

All initial prescriptions can still be filled at a retail store, and beneficiaries can receive up to two 30 day refills at a retail store during the transition.

Beneficiaries living near a military hospital or clinic may continue to fill their

prescriptions on base and do not need to enroll in the mail order program. Additionally, those with other prescription coverage and those living overseas

also are exempt.

The photographer's favorite subjects are the pretty ladies accompanying the gentlemen!

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Nursing home patients are also eligible for exemption from the mail order

requirement. Caregivers can call the number below with prescription information to opt out, and Express Scripts will also be reaching out to nursing

homes to assist with the process.

TRICARE will begin reaching out to affected beneficiaries over the next month. You can enroll online or over the phone at 1-877-882-3335.

Individual waivers to opt out of the requirement may be granted on a case-by-

case basis due to personal need or hardship, emergency, or other special circumstance.

Have more questions about this new policy? View our mail order pharmacy

frequently asked questions. - See more at:

http://www.moaa.org/Main_Menu/Take_Action/Top_Issues/Enjoying_Retire

ment/Health_Care/TFL_Rx_Changes_in_March.html#sthash.tu7PmcEv.dpuf

Programs for March through September 2014 (from Larry Bradley Maj USA (Ret))

March 19th will be a visit by Norbert F. Ryan, Vice

Admiral, USN Ret., the President and CEO of MOAA. I’m very much looking forward to hearing his thoughts and

know you must be, too. Please join us.

April 26th, a Saturday night, we will be going to the

Omaha Community Playhouse. If you’ve never been to one of our Omaha Community Playhouse outings, then I

want to strongly encourage you to do so. This is a terrific experience. The meal has always been outstanding and

(candidly) a superior value to what we get at Anthony’s (Two entree’s and we get dessert included!) Beyond

getting to see the play, you get a backstage tour. In addition, this is one of two programs we have on a night other than Wednesday night. We will be going to

the Omaha Community Playhouse on Saturday night, April 26. We will be

seeing the really funny Boeing, Boeing. Look for the flyer elsewhere in the newsletter. See a description of the play at: http://www.omahaplayhouse.com/Post/sections/4/Files/web%20brochure.pdf.

May 21st, we will hear about the experiences of a man who joined the 101st Airborne at age 15, parachuted into Normandy on D-Day, fought across Europe,

earned a battlefield commission from General George S. Patton, liberated a concentration camp, crash landed in a B29 in Korea, captured by North

Koreans, escaped, recaptured, put into a Chinese POW camp in Manchuria, escaped, recaptured, repatriated, hospitalized for a year in recovery, and was

on the first C141 to Hanoi to bring our Vietnam POWs home.

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June 18th, I am happy to announce our June speaker will be Clete Blakeman.

Don’t know who that is? Think back to January’s AFC Playoff game between the Denver Broncos and Sand Diego Chargers. This is the game where Peyton

Manning got all the attention for his “Omaha” audible calls. Blakeman was the referee for that game. Blakeman will talk to us about what it’s like to be an NFL

referee.

For July 16th, Ron Russell has gotten the

Commander of the 55th Wing at Offutt to consent to be our speaker.

Mark down August 28th for attending an Omaha Storm Chasers game.

On September 17th, Cadets from the Benson

High School Army ROTC will report to us on their trip to Normandy. This year will be the

70th Anniversary of D-Day. We are helping the cadets go to Normandy for the commemoration. If anyone has any particular memorabilia or special expertise

about D-Day or other battles (Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge, Battle of Saipan, for example) to share, please contact me. We could use it

either in May or September.

The majority of the programs for 2013 came from your excellent suggestions.

Please keep them coming for 2014. Call or email Larry Bradley at 402.321.4851 or email Bradlar1@aol.com.

Finally, I want to announce this is the last year I will be doing programs due to

some forthcoming pleasant changes for my wife and me. I would like to have

someone understudy me for the rest of the year so I can show you some of my contacts and methods. Please call at 402.321.4851 or email Bradlar1@aol.com,

if you would be interested helping the chapter this way.

Letter from VADM Norb Ryan, USN (Ret) CEO of MOAA (to LtCol Pat Jones, USAF (Ret) 20 Feb)

Dear Colonel Jones,

We spoke. They listened…but the battle is far from over.

MOAA led the charge in Congress’ recent relief of the latest harmful cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) cuts. Our

legislative team worked tirelessly, and our members sent approximately 295,000 messages urging Congress to do the

right thing.

Ron Russel, Mike DeBolt & David McBlain

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It was an important victory, saving working-age retirees thousands in earned

lifetime benefits. But critical military benefits remain in jeopardy. Over the next few months, we could see proposals to:

Means-test TRICARE fees and establish TRICARE For Life/TRICARE

Standard enrollment fees Cap pay raises or even freeze pay

Make additional end-strength cuts Cut basic housing allowances

Reduce the commissary benefit savings...and more!

MOAA is fighting for what's fair and to protect the benefits you were promised

for your years of service. But our strength depends on our numbers…and on having the resources to keep working with Congress to protect your rights.

That’s why I urge you to let your fellow officers know that their support is

critical and encourage them to join MOAA's ranks.

Click Here to Learn More and Share With Your Network

The nation's debt crisis cannot be solved at the expense of military personnel

alone. Please stand up -with MOAA - for the rights and benefits you've earned.

That means we need you to encourage your fellow officers to join the fight by

becoming an MOAA member now. Thank you for your support as a LIFE Member!

Sincerely,

VADM Norb Ryan Jr., USN (Ret)

President

P.S. Your LIFE Membership includes full access to MOAA’s career resources,

benefits expertise, countless discounts on products and travel, access to all of MOAA-exclusive publications and news updates, a waiver of initiation fees at

the prestigious Army and Navy Club of Washington, D.C., and more. Take full advantage!

COLA Relief Was Just The First Step

(MOAA Update 20 Feb)

For the past two months, MOAA and its 380,000 members have spoken out against the

harmful cost-of-living (COLA) cuts passed in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013. And last

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week, Congress finally listened by passing a

partial repeal of the COLA cuts for working-age

retirees.

Congress Listened. But Why?

MOAA delivered the facts to Congress—facts that

highlighted the unjust impact these cuts would

have on military personnel and their families. An

E-7 with twenty years of service stood to lose

nearly $83,000 and an O-5 with twenty years of

service stood to lose $124,000. The opposition

claimed COLA cuts would be insignificant, but the

facts showed otherwise.

MOAA stood firm on its belief: If you’ve served, you deserve the benefits promised to

you. And with the tireless efforts of MOAA’s entire legislative team and the 295,000

messages sent to Capitol Hill by MOAA members, Congress was forced to listen.

More Battles Ahead

The COLA relief represents a significant victory, but more military compensation and

benefits are in jeopardy. In the coming months, we could see proposals to:

Cap pay raises or even freezing pay

Make additional end-strength cuts

Cut basic housing allowances

Reduce the commissary benefit savings

Means-test TRICARE fees and establish TRICARE For Life/TRICARE Standard

enrollment fees…and more.

Protect Your Benefits - Join the Fight MOAA is fighting to protect your earned benefits.

But our strength depends on our numbers. Share this information with your networks, and

encourage them to join the fight.

Not yet an MOAA Member? Do your part. Join

MOAA and join the fight to protect the earned benefits of military personnel and their families.

Brian Stephan & Rene Dreiling

Carol Moore & Shirley Hoover

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Heartland of America Chapter

Come See Boeing, Boeing with us!! The Heartland of America Chapter of MOAA is having our annual

night out at the Omaha Community Playhouse, April 26, 2014

Backstage tour begins at 5:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner 6:30 p.m.

(Menu below) Play begins at 7:30 p.m. Directions and other info at www.OmahaPlayhouse.com (See also info about this terrific

farcical comedy in the MOAA Newsletter.)

Play Tickets $23.00 each (with group discount, normally $40.00).

Tickets for Two Entre’ Buffet are $25.00 each, cash bar available.

Make your reservation (meal and play*) by calling the Playhouse at 402.553.4890 ext 147 with a Visa or MasterCard. Identify yourself as a member of the MOAA group. Our hostess is Jana Roberts, the Playhouse Director of Sales.

Make your reservations beginning March 6, 2014

Reservations must be in by April 11, 2011 Buffet catered with servers by Main Event: Menu— Chicken Cordon Bleu & Spicy rubbed crusted Salmon, Caesar Salad, Au-Gratin potatoes, Tuscan Mixed Blend, dinner rolls and butter, iced tea, water and coffee—and assorted desserts!

*Omaha Playhouse Season Ticket holders should identify themselves when

they call in order to exchange tickets for vouchers. Tickets purchased are not exchangeable or refundable.

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Discover Europe’s Magical Allure (MOAA internet Update – 19 Feb)

If you’ve ever been stationed in

Germany, then you know no list of romantic European destinations

would be complete without mention of beautiful Garmisch-

Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps.

These two mountain resort towns reside side-by-side, doubling the

charm. Plus, an active duty or retired military ID card will allow

you to reserve a hotel room in the Armed Forces Recreation Center

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch. What to do: Take in the

historic sites during a drive along Germany’s Romantic Road, which leads to the castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, or during a stroll down

the streets of Garmisch, working your way to Ludwigstrasse in nearby Partenkirchen. Feeling parched? Stop by the famed Fraundorfer Restaurant

and Inn for a warm bierlikor in the cool weather or a cool schnapps in warmer temperatures. If you’re looking for outdoor adventures, hike the majestic

Partnach Gorge year-round, except for a brief time period in the spring when

the winter snow melts. Enjoy the sight of the cascading waterfalls and feel the spray of the falls on your face from the trail that runs alongside the gorge.

Evening tours by torchlight are possible, too. Go downhill or cross-country skiing or snowboarding on the area’s many pistes and trails. If you’d rather

watch skiing than do it, visit in February or March and buy tickets to attend any number of FIS Welt Cup skiing events to cheer on U.S. team members. For

spectacular views, take the cable car up to the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain, at about 9,718 feet above sea level, or visit the top of Mount

Osterfelderkopf and venture out onto the observation terrace and look down into the Hollental Valley. When to go: Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a year-round

treat. Go anytime! - See more at: http://www.moaa.org/main_article.aspx?id=13579#sthash.Si5BdqFJ.dpuf

MOAA’s New Membership Model

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, MOAA launched a new three-tier model of

membership. The new membership model provides a new connection with

currently serving officers; a better bundled package of services for those nearing military retirement and those in their second careers; and a

renewed emphasis to be all we can be to LIFE members. BASIC Membership

This model expands MOAA's reach to younger officers currently in uniform

by offering a relevant and compelling electronic experience (at no fee), and emphasizes that no one advocates more strongly for them than MOAA.

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Features include:

Promoting a strong national defense. MOAA will continue to advocate for a strong, top quality career force with compensation and benefits for

military members, retirees, veterans, and their families and survivors that is commensurate with the extraordinary demands and sacrifices

imposed upon them. BASIC members will receive tailored communications about the

legislative issues that impact them and their families. BASIC members will have access to limited product, transition, and

financial information services. MOAA will offer BASIC members additional value to move them to PREMIUM Memberships.

Includes information on the importance of chapter membership and how to locate the nearest chapter.

Anyone can join as a BASIC member, but members over age 35 are limited to three years. BASIC members either lapse to a Prospect or

upgrade to a PREMIUM or LIFE membership.

PREMIUM Membership As BASIC members decide to remain in the career force or think about

transition, our message to them will be to upgrade their membership to PREMIUM We will offer a better package of transition and other services to

help these members navigate a significant decision point in their lives by: Providing life coaching with their second career search.

Providing valuable advice on financial and insurance needs. Becoming their new unit of assignment in retirement. We wore their same

uniforms and now work to protect what they've earned through a career of service and sacrifice.

Building trust and confidence for further advice on life's transitions. Building on the idea of chapter membership as part of their MOAA

membership experience. Premium members joining after Feb. 1, 2013, receive a voucher good for a one-year membership in their local chapter.

Note: PREMIUM members must choose a one-, two-, or three-year

membership term. Starting January 2013, one year is $37, two years is $72, and three years is $95. The only other PREMIUM category is for

Auxiliary members. One year is $34, two years is $65, and three years is $85. Any age member can be a PREMIUM member as long as their dues

are paid. Lapsed PREMIUM members downgrade to a BASIC Membership, which has age/time limitations.

LIFE Membership LIFE members are the regular commissioned component of the MOA. MOAA

will capitalize on the activism of LIFE members by encouraging them to continue to serve in their communities by:

Further connecting them to our council and chapter network by offering them opportunities to make a difference. LIFE members joining

after Feb. 1, 2013, receive a voucher for a two-year local membership. Offers LIFE Membership benefits & privileges transferable to spouse.

Note: Anyone can be a Life member at any time. You can access the LIFE

rate schedule through MOAA's Member Service Center by calling (800) 234-6622. LIFE Membership has a separate Dual Military Spouse rate.

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Add your own voice to the fight!

BASIC MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT

[ ] Yes, Sign me up as a FREE BASIC MOAA Member

Name ________________________________

Branch of Service ____________ Rank _____

[ ] Retired [ ] Active [ ] Former

[ ] Reserve [ ] National Guard [ ] Auxil iary*

[ ] Graduation Year (Cadet/Midshipmen)_____

Email Address ____________________

Address ______________________________

City _________________ State Zip _______

Phone Number ______________________________

To ensure deliverability of MOAA communications, please provide

a personal email without a ".mil" domain if available.

We value your privacy. MOAA does not rent or sell its members'

ernails to third parties. If you include your email address, you will

receive e-communications from MOAA as a member benefit Visit

www.moaa.org/email for details.

Date of Birth ______________________________

Spouse Name _____________________________

Your spouse has access to all of your MOAA member

benefits. *Surviving spouse of eligible officer

"Email address required for BASIC Membership

Chapter Name

PREMIUM MEMBERSHIP ENROLLMENT [ ] YES! Sign me up as a PREMIUM MOAA

Member

Name ________________________________

Branch of Service ____________ Rank _____

[ ] Retired [ ] Active [ ] Former [ ] Reserve [ ] National Guard [ ] Auxi l iary*

Address ______________________________

City ________________ State _ Zip _______

Email Address _______________________

Phone Number _____________________

To ensure deliverability of MOAA communications, please provide a persona/ email without a ".mil" domain if available. We value your privacy. MOAA does not rent or sell its members' emails to third parties. If you include your email address, you will receive e-communications from MOAA as a member benefit. Visit www.moaa.orglemail for details.

Date of Birth ______________________________

Spouse Name _____________________________

Your spouse has access to all of your MOAA member benefits.

[ ]One-Year Premium Membership $37 (Auxiliary*-

$34)

[ ]Two-Year Premium Membership $72 (Auxiliary* -

$65)

[ ] Three-Year Premium Membership$95 (Auxiliary* - $85)

"Surviving spouse of eligible officer

Chapter Name ____________________________

Method of Payment

[ ] Check (please make payable to MOAA) [ ] Visa [ ] Discover [ ] MasterCard [ ] AMEX

Charge my card $ _____________________

Car d number _________________________________________________________________________________________ Expiration date ___________________

Signature ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] For my convenience, please charge each year's dues, at the then-prevailing amount, to the credit card

listed above. Dues to MOAA are not deductible as a charitable contribution for federal tax purposes. Annual Membership dues

include a $12 subscription to Military Officer Magazine.

Send to:

MOAA, PO Box 1488

Merrifield,VA 22116-9820

For faster service, call (800) 234-MOAA (6622) or visit www.moaa.org/join.

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Heartland of America Chapter Military Officers Association of America

P.O. Box 1756 Bellevue, NE 68005-1756

LOCAL MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Membership: _____Initial or _____Renewal

Annual local dues ___$20.00 ___$10.00(new ones after 1 July) ___Aux. $5.00

___ Optional Scholarship Donation: $50, $100 or more______

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H. Walker, Lewis M. Weigand, Henry E. Wojdyla,Jr., Everett A. Wrage,

3 Anonymous

The men and women who have answered the call and paid the ultimate price so that we and future generations could have the freedoms so cherished by human beings. We must ever be vigilant and prepared to defend our way of life against those who would deny it. Callous politicians, power hungry egoists, corrupt individuals, adversarial religions, and even our latest self-oriented generations pose grave threat to the preservation of what many take for granted. Every citizen should take a few moments from time to time and reflect on the benefits we have in our country. They should give thanks to those who have served and preserved our way of life.

Hopefully, they will also pledge to do their part to keep it so. -- pj

May they not be forgotten:

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Heartland of America Chapter

Military Officers Association of America, MOAA

Dinner Meeting – 1800 Hours (6 pm for those retired a long time)

Wednesday, March 19th, 2014 Anthony's Restaurant (72nd and F Streets)

Registration and Social Hour Begins at 6 pm - Dinner at 7 pm Reservations are for meal selections only, and should be e-mailed to our central e-mail address or phoned to Ron and Sharon Russell. Please specify names of attendees, meal choices and include a phone number in case we need to contact you. Reservations should be in by Monday night before the dinner! If you must cancel your reservation, please call Ron or Sharon at 402-297-4244 prior to 4:00 pm on the day of the event; otherwise the chapter will be charged if you are a NO-SHOW and we will send you a bill for the cost.

E-mail: heartlandmoaa@hotmail.com Phone: 402-297-4244

Meal selections are as follows:

10 oz. Prime Rib w/Baked Potato & Green Bean Casserole - $30.25

Chicken Alvitio on Penne Pasta & Green Bean Casserole - $21.75

Cobb Salad - $13.25

Payment will be collected in the party room. A pre-made-out check to Anthony's is preferred. Cash will be accepted but it slows down entry and causes lines. Thank you for your support of this procedure. Note: Prices include tax and gratuity.

Program

MOAA led the charge in Congress’ recent relief of the latest harmful cost-of-

living adjustment (COLA) cuts. MOAA’s legislative team worked tirelessly, and

our members sent approximately 295,000 messages urging Congress to do the right thing. VADM Norbert Ryan, MOAA’s CEO was there! Come and hear about

it and what else is brewing in the halls of the Administration and Congress.

Remember the expression, “The more the merrier?” We encourage you to help make our monthly meetings even merrier throughout the coming year with your presence.

We strive to provide three things with our meetings: camaraderie, a good meal and a stimulating program. We’ll do our best to provide the last two, but only you can

increase the camaraderie we share. Please attend... we need each other! -- Bradlar1@aol.com.

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Nonprofit Org Heartland of America Chapter, MOAA

P.O. Box 1756 Bellevue NE 68005

Nonprofit Org US Postage Paid

Omaha NE Permit No. 1448

Notice to Addressee

Our April event will be on Saturday, the 26th for dinner and a play at the Omaha Community Play House. Make your reservations beginning March 6, 2014. Reservations must be in by April 11. Make reservation (meal and play*) by calling the Playhouse at 402.553.4890 ext 147 with a Visa or

MasterCard. Identify yourself as a member of the MOAA group. *Omaha

Playhouse Season Ticket holders should identify themselves when they call in order to exchange tickets for vouchers.