Now is the time to get engaged...

Many of you have already received similar messages as to what is beginning to transpire in the budget discussions by our government.

Having spoken with many of you I have heard some say; "we have been given a great package we should be willing to do our part in the budget reduction by accepting higher premiums, higher pharmaceutical cost and the likes."

Others have stated "not only should we hold the line but we must fight for more, especially for the currently serving."

Then others say "lets negotiate for us retirees and let the folks currently serving feign for themselves, after all how many of them are active in or even members of our Posts, Chapters, or Associations?"

As one can see even amongst our selves the topic is very controversial and rift with opinion. But now is the time we need to come together and through awareness as to the facts of our situation; develop a plan, a strategy, to counter what is certain to be a long and difficult period.

One way you can be part of and participate in this strategy is to contact your U.S. Senators and Representatives and support the initiatives of MOAA and let your voice be heard. (MOAA by the way has teamed with the other major veterans organizations to work these issues.)

Now is the time to get engaged, learn and get engaged.
We are ALL in this together.

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DALE F ELLENBURG
COL (RET.)
PRESIDENT MOAASC COUNCIL of CHAPTERS