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1 VOL 44 No. 5 September 2017 GREATER CINCINNATI CHAPTER MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA AN AFFILIATE OF THE MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA WHERE: Renew your dues please see page 5! General Membership Meeting Speaker: Rudy Jensen, Retired Judge, Veteran s Historian Manor House Restaurant 600 Maple Trace Dr., Springdale, OH (Gathering Room) WHEN: Friday, 8 Sept 2017 TIME: 5:45 PM Social Time 6:30 PM Dinner Program follows Dinner Rudolf Jansen is a retired Federal Administrative Law Judge. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law in 1965 and passed the Indiana Bar Exam that same year. His law career began in 1966 with the Office of Chief Counsel for the IRS where he handled primarily cases in litigation in the U.S. Tax Court. He also did some collection work as well as review of criminal enforcement cases prior to referral to the Department of Justice for prosecution. In 1980, he accepted an appointment as an ALJ with the Department of Labor. In that position, he heard and decided cases involving the interpretation of federal labor laws as well as serving as a Mediator and Special Trial Judge on loan to other federal agencies. Upon his retirement from the bench in 2006, Judge Jensen began an association with multiple WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam veterans. He was inspired, at least in part in this endeavor, by his uncle s service during WWII with the 2nd Infantry Division. He began preparing veteran s military history records as well as interviewing veterans to preserve their military experience for the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress. Files have also been submitted to the WWII Museum in New Orleans and the 8th Air Force Museum in Savannah, Georgia. His approach to developing the veteran s records is somewhat unique, highly inclusive, and is based in part on his legal background. He will share his thoughts and experiences in developing the records and dealing with veterans of all branches of service. Judge Jensen had 3 uncles in the military during WWII: one in the U.S. Army and two in the German Army. *** Ohio Council of Chapters State Convention *** See insert for information about this years Convention and Registration Form Dinner RESERVATION: Friday, 8 September 2017 Manor House Restaurant Springdale, OH. Name: Rank & Service: Spouse/Guests: (ARE YOU A NEW MEMBER, OR FIRST TIME OUT? ) Entrée choices: Dinner BUFFET $25.00 Total Reservations = Total $ Make Checks payable to GREATER CINCINNATI CHAPTER/MOAA and mail to LTC PAUL FELLINGER, 5493 Delhi Rd., Cincinnati, OH , (Phone (513) ) or pwf5493@aol.com. Please make reservations NLT than 6 September. No cancellations after that date.

2 2017 CHAPTER OFFICERS AND BOARD (phone # s are area code 513 unless noted) Executive Committee President CAPT Steve Drefahl, USN Immed PP LTC Al Brauer, USA st VP CAPT Mike Glaser, USN nd VP LtCol Brad Hamant, USAF Secretary CAPT Alan Echt, PHS Treasurer LTC Paul Fellinger, USAR Chaplain Rev Joseph L Boone, USA Legislative Ofc BG Tom O Brien, USA Natl Bd Past Natl Bd RADM Larry Hereth, USCG Spouse/ Diane Lochocki, Surviving Sp Surviving Spouse Liaison State Council Delegate CAPT Alan Echt, PHS Alt Delegate MAJ Ed Knox, USAF Committees Programs Vacant Membership CAPT Mike Glaser, USN R.O.T.C. LTC Al Brauer, USA Reserve/NG CAPT Steve Drefahl, USN Historian LCOL Dick Probst, USAF Sympathy/ CAPT Roger Argalas, USCG Personal Affairs TOPS LtCol Brad Hamant, USAF VA Brick Liaison BM2 Ben Staubach, USN CinMoaaNews/ CWO3 Kym Mader, USN Public Affairs Service Representatives Army COL Robert Greene, USA Navy CAPT Rex Settlemoir, USN Coast Guard CAPT Roger Argalas, USCG USPHS CAPT Alan Echt, PHS Air Force MAJ Ed Knox, USAF Marine Corps CAPT Rex Settlemoir, USN PURPOSES OF THE GREATER CINCINNATI MOAA CHAPTER The purposes of Military Officers Association of America as stated by national are printed on the outside of each Newsletter. The corresponding purposes of our Chapter as stated in our BYLAWS, Article II are: (a) To promote the purposes and objectives of the Military Officers Association of America (b) To foster fraternal relations among retired, active and former officers of the uniformed services. (c) To protect the rights and interests of personnel of the uniformed services and their dependents and survivors. (d) To provide useful services for members and their dependents and survivors. (e) To serve the community and the nation. Your officers and Board members welcome your comments and suggestions on steps that may be taken to strengthen our Chapter and its benefits to all members. LOCAL Chapter: CinMoaa News is published to arrive at your home 10 days before each meeting. Articles and corrections for the News must be in the hands of editor 4 weeks before each meeting date. Mail to CinMoaa News, 8099 Pepper Pike, West Chester, OH Or chmader@fuse.net. For MOAA National information: Visit the MOAA Web Site - INTERNET ADDRESS TAPS If you know a member of MOAA who has passed away, please let us know so we may pass it on. MEETINGS - Mark your Calendars NOW! Watch for updates. BOARD MEETINGS 2nd Friday of each month, American Red Cross Building* 2111 Dana Ave., Cincinnati, OH Conference Call in is available. Contact a board member for more details. Spouses and guests are welcome at all meetings. (* Board meetings falling on the date of a member meeting are held after the member meeting) MEMBER MEETINGS 2017 Members Meetings Plan now to attend Jan 13, Apr 7, Jun 9, Sept 8, & Dec 8 Remember To Update Us On Your Address and When you move or change your address, please let us know so we can continue to let you know what is going on with your local chapter, within the state and nationally. We would hate for you to miss out. 2

3 You Asked, MOAA Answered: Who s affected by the new TRICARE changes? (MOAA article By Gina Hawkins, Senior Staff Writer) Big changes are coming for TRICARE users, and MOAA want to make sure you and your family are prepared to take a more proactive approach in selecting the best health care plan. New enrollment rules and fees are hitting in 2018 for many TRICARE users. MOAA is working with the Defense Health Agency to help craft communication materials to inform TRICARE users about the changes but with so many new rules on the horizon, we want to help our members understand who will be affected and when. This will be the first part in a series of Q&As on what you need to know about the upcoming changes. Part 1 will focus on who will - or won t - be affected. Part 2 will answer your questions about the new TRICARE enrollment process. Part 3 will address member s concerns about any changes in access to health care. The overarching theme is that we have a new model, a new process, says Capt. Kathy Beasley, USN (Ret), director of MOAA s government relations health affairs. Beneficiaries have to make an active annual choice of their program. Here s a look at how the changes could affect you. Stay tuned to our website and magazine for more on the topic. Let s start by breaking down what each cohort needs to know about the upcoming TRICARE changes. What should active duty families expect? Beasley: For active duty servicemembers, there s going to be virtually no change for them. They get all of their care predominantly in military facilities, and that will not change. They won t be charged any fees, and if they need care on the outside, it will continue to be authorized. For active duty family members, however, there will be some changes. Changes will be minimal for those on TRICARE Prime. But during the new open enrollment season for which is expected to run from the end of November through December [2017] - active duty family members need to know that they ll be automatically enrolled in TRICARE Prime unless they opt out during that period. What about the under-65 military retiree? Beasley: They will also be automatically enrolled during that same November-December [2017] period into the plan they re already in. For example, if they re on TRICARE Prime, they ll automatically be enrolled in that same plan unless they opt out. If they re on TRICARE Standard, they ll automatically be enrolled in TRICARE Select, which is the new name for TRICARE Standard. If someone want to switch from TRICARE Standard into TRICARE Prime, or they want to drop their coverage because they re picking up insurance elsewhere, they ll have to make that change during the open enrollment period. This is a new change for folks. And how about those over the age of 65 who use TRICARE for Life? Beasley: There are no changes for them Will anything change for dependents between the ages of 21 and 26 who uses Tricare Young Adult? Beasley: TRICARE Young Adult is separate and will remain as is. How will the TRICARE Overseas program be affected by these upcoming changes? Beasley: That will be changed to TRICARE Select, so anyone who wants that plan will need to be aware of the enrollment period to elect the coverage. Other than that, though, nothing should really change about the coverage. What about TRICARE Reserve Select? Beasley: That will stay as TRICARE Reserve as it stands right now. But anyone who uses or wants that plan will need to make sure they enroll for it during open enrollment later this fall. Have a question about the new TRICARE rules? Send it to ginah@moaa.org and we ll get our subject-matter experts to weigh in. 3

4 SURVIVING SPOUSE CORNER Loneliness Can Lead to Addiction (MOAA article By Pat Farnsworth, member, Surviving Spouse Advisory Committee) Recent research suggests loneliness and depression often can lead to addiction. There are many addictions: chocolate, alcohol, gambling, drugs, shopping, and others. Loneliness seems to impair the brain s ability to exercise control over our desires, emotions, and behaviors. The death of a spouse frequently leads to isolation and a lack of social activity (a recent subject of scientific study). Human beings are social animals. Friendships are needed to survive, and psychologists find humans have a fundamental need for inclusion in group life and for close relationships. A lack of close friends, family, and social contacts brings discomfort and distress known as loneliness. These feelings tear away at our emotional well-being and cause stress that can lead to addictive behaviors. During the Vietnam War, about 20 percent of servicemembers became addicted to heroin. After returning home, 95 percent of those simply stopped using heroin. This is attributed to the shift from a frightening daily experience to a safer more comfortable setting and relationships with family and friends and demonstrates how family bonds and social activity can combat addictive behaviors. In adults, loneliness is a major precipitant of depression and alcoholism or another addiction. Considerable research has been done on situations that might lead to these addictions. If there is a history of alcoholism or another addiction in one s family, there might be a genetic predisposition to the use of substances to relieve loneliness. Many people turn to substances because they are lonely and many people are lonely because they are addicted to substances. As the disease of addiction progresses, many people lose friends and damage relationships with family members, leaving them physically, mentally, and even spiritually alone. Taking measures to remedy loneliness can be powerful therapy. Through fellowship, friendship, and connections it is possible to break the cycle of isolation and addiction. As humans, we are social creatures, and we depend on each other for survival. 37th Annual National Veterans Wheelchair Games The 37th National Veterans Wheelchair Games were held in Cincinnati, July 2017, with a total of almost 77 Veteran Wheelchair athletes competing in a variety of events all week. Our local chapter President, Steve Drefahl, along with chapter members Paul & Patty Fellinger, and Rex Settlemoir were part of the massive volunteer effort that the VA and PVA needed to make the annual games a resounding success. As shown in the photo, they assisted with the Trap Shooting Competition on Friday, 21 July; this event was hosted by Fairfield Sportsmen s Association, located in Crosby Township in the Western part of Hamilton County. Read the article from MOAA Therapeutic Competition. US Public Health Service Event On June 3-4, CAPT David Byrne participated in a US Public Health Service event held in Chattanooga, TN. The USPHS Commissioned Corps, working in partnership with Remote Area Medical ( provided free medical, dental, and vision care to any individual in need on a first-come, first-served basis. The clinic was held at a local high school, where 115 PHS officers worked with 64 RAM volunteers to provide care to 641 patients from eight states over the two-day period. Of these 641 patients, 410 received dental care, 127 were seen for medical issues, and 260 vision evaluations were completed. Additionally, RAM s onsite mobile lab created 272 pairs of eyeglasses. As a Deputy Team commander for one of the PHS s Rapid Deployment Force Teams, CAPT Byrne was involved in mission planning as well as on-site management of the assigned PHS officers. Legislative Report Please send the MOAA proposed s to your senators and representative in D.C. The proposed changes to TRI- CARE could be costly. Also I m sure you have seen the TV ads concerning proposed Issue 2. MOAA has joined the American Legion and other Veteran organizations in opposing this proposed ballot issue. There are 2 bills concerning trailing spouse employment issues now pending in the Ohio legislature. 4

5 Join Us at the MOAA Ohio Council of Chapters Convention (Friday/Saturday/Sunday, September 2017) The MOAA Ohio Council of Chapters State Convention will take place September 2017 at the Community Activity Center (CAC) on the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS), Vienna, Ohio. The Mahoning-Shenango Valleys Chapter (MSVC) of MOAA is pleased to host this year s convention. PLEASE NOTE: Military ID Card necessary for access to the base. (If you don t have a Military ID, your name and date of birth will have to be on the Base Entry Access Request ten days prior to the event, then you must show your driver s license at the gate.) Our convention will begin on Friday, 22 September, with registration starting at 1500 hours at the Eagle s Nest Lodge. You will receive a complimentary bag, courtesy of MOAA and USAA, which will include registration materials and gifts. We ll all get together in the CAC, for a Meet and Greet at 1800 hours. Beverages (cash bar) and hors d oeuvres will be available. The dress is casual. On Saturday, 23 September, the convention, will be a full day of activities starting with a buffet breakfast at 0730 in the CAC. The opening ceremony will begin promptly at Speakers include the Commanders of the 910 th Airlift Wing; 9 th Coast Guard District, Ohio s National Guard Camp Ravenna; the Director of V Public Health Region and others. Spouses are invited to attend and make patriotic cards that could be sent to veterans in local VA medical facilities or to deployed units. The dress is business casual. Saturday afternoon is planned to allow you to participate in a two-hour C-130 orientation flight from the YARS to Niagara Falls, New York and return. (For safety, no high heel shoes or dresses/skirts for ladies.) The evening social begins at 1800 and banquet at 1830 in the CAC, and we are very fortunate to have Lt Gen Dana Atkins, USAF, Retired, President and CEO of MOAA as the keynote speaker. The CAC lounge will be open before and after the banquet. It ll be a great time for all, and we hope you will come and enjoy the evening with us. Dress is coat and tie. On Sunday, 24 September, the quarterly meeting of the MOAA Ohio Council of Chapters, , will be held proceeded by a Non-denominational Chapel Service at 0730 for those that wish to attend, and a buffet breakfast at 0800, both in the CAC. Part of the buffet breakfast cost is courtesy of MOAA National and USAA, and is open to Chapter delegates, members and spouses. LTC Clarence Counts, USA, Retired, Deputy Director of MOAA Chapter Affairs will be our guest speaker on Sunday. The dress is business casual. The complete agenda, times and other convention information can be found at these websites beginning in June; or and just click on the MSVC Chapter link. The downloadable information includes: 1.) Convention Information & Fact Sheets; 2.) Convention Registration Form; 3.) Convention Agenda and 4.) Maps. The cost for the convention meals is $55 and covers the Saturday buffet breakfast, buffet luncheon and formal dinner and a Sunday buffet breakfast or any combination you desire. Other lodging (Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, Residence Inn, or Hampton Inn) are available 8-miles from the YARS in the Warren/Niles Eastwood Mall area on State Route 46/Niles-Cortland Rd. There is a gas station located in Vienna, 2-miles from the YARS on State Route 193 and Warren-Sharon Road. Registration form and remittance, payable to MOAA-MSVC needs to be received NLT 8 September. Mail to: Navy Operational Support Center Youngstown, ATTN: MSVC-MOAA, 3976 King Graves Road, Bldg. 540, Vienna, OH Please make your lodging reservations directly with the Eagle s Nest Lodge at the YARS (Phone Number: or and mention MOAA Convention, NLT 8 September. The room rate is $60 per night or VIP rate at $69. per night. Total costs are much less that previous OCC conventions due to this special location. See you at the 2017 Ohio Council of Chapters Convention!! NEVER STOP SERVING Dick Calta Col. USAF, Retired President Ohio Council of Chapters

6 Military Officers Association of America Ohio Council of Chapters State Convention September 2017 Youngstown Air Reserve Station 3976 King Graves Rd. Vienna, OH Friday, 22 September: Registration, Eagles Nest Lodge Meet and Greet, CAC Saturday, 23 September: Buffet Breakfast in the CAC Registration Continues in the CAC Opening Ceremony Welcoming Council President: Col Dick Calta, USAF, Ret. Chapter President: LTC Gary Williams, USA, Ret. Commander, 910 th AW: Col Daniel J. Sarachene, USAFR MORNING SPEAKERS RADM June Ryan, USCG, Commander 9 th USCG District RADM Margaret M Kitt, MD, USPHS, Deputy Director of NIOSH BREAK AGENDA MORNING SPEAKERS (Cont.) COL William E. Meade, OHARNG, Cdr, Camp Ravenna COL Tom Moe, National Veterans Memorial & Museum Buffet Lunch AFTERNOON SPEAKER & PROGRAM Col Sarachene, USAFR, Cdr, 910 th AW C-130 Orientation Flight/Free Time Social-Cash Bar in the CAC Banquet in the CAC Cash Bar in the CAC Speaker: Lt Gen Dana Atkins, USAF, Ret., MOAA Sunday, 24 September: Chapel Service in the CAC Buffet Breakfast in the CAC OCC Quarterly Meeting Speaker: LTC Clarence Counts, USA, Ret., MOAA Contact Person: LTC Rod Hosler; phone: ; hosler1@zoominternet.net. Room reservations NLT 8 September should be made directly with the Eagle s Nest Lodge at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station. Phone Number: is preferred, cite MOAA Convention as a block of rooms have been reserved. You may also use the web site. Room Rate: ($60 per night/vip Suite $69 per night.) For further information visit: Other hotels 8-miles from the YARS in the Warren/Niles Eastwood Mall area: Fairfield Inn, Holiday Inn, Residence Inn, or Hampton Inn. Registration Form -> Return NLT 8 September <- First Name: Last Name: Rank: Branch: Military ID Card: Yes / No Attending Officer s Date Of Birth: Retired/Former/Surviving Spouse Spouse/Guest Name: Date Of Birth: Primary Phone: Chapter: Friday evening Meet and Greet, heavy horsd oeuvres (cash 0 per person = $ Saturday Breakfast, Luncheon, Banquet and Sunday per person = $ Saturday Breakfast and Luncheon per person = $ Saturday Luncheon per person = $ Saturday Luncheon and Banquet per person = $ Saturday Banquet per person = $ Sunday Breakfast 5 per person = $ Spouse s Card Making (23 5 per person = $ C130 Orientation Flight to Niagara Falls and 0 per person = TOTAL $ Banquet Meal Choices: Two entrée dinner Beef & Chicken # Vegetarian # Make check payable to: MSVC-MOAA Convention and mail to: Navy Operational Support Center Youngstown ATTN: MSVC-MOAA 3976 King Graves Road, Bldg. 540 Vienna, OH

7 2017 CHAPTER DUES ARE DUE! Please pay now- IF you haven't done so. To determine whether your dues are paid, please check your address sticker on the other side of this form. The year is shown for the latest year for which your dues are paid. (Life members show LIFE). If your number is (2016) or lower, please return this form (with your name sticker on reverse) along with a check for your dues to bring you up to current year. Please mark your selection of dues (one year, multiyear or life). If you are moving out of state and don t want to continue your chapter membership or have any other status change, please let us know. Also please indicate on your check the year(s) your dues are for. NEW - You can now renew your membership online. Go to Councils/Chapters-and-Councils.aspx#Chapter-Dues There is no membership dues for Surviving Spouses. Chapter Membership Renewal Name: Rank: Your address please: Member $28 for three years $19 for two years $10.00 for one year Surviving Spouse (surviving spouse of a deceased officer) No Cost Please renew as a LIFE member. (Please circle amount in fee schedule.) Make check payable to: Greater Cincinnati Chapter / MOAA Mail Renewal form and check to: LTC Paul Fellinger, 5493 Delhi Rd., Cincinnati, OH cut here Dues Form cut here WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS DINING OUT - PLAN NOW Plan Now - The Greater Cincinnati Chapter Dining Out will take place at the Highland Country Club on November 11, The format will be the same as last years for those of you who attended. This is a traditional military function which many of us will remember. Different from a Dining In which included officers only, the Dining Out includes spouses and other guests. The Dress is Appropriate service Class A or civilian business attire. Prospective guest of honor is LTC(P) Brad Wenstrup. Send in your invitation below to attend this traditional military function on Veterans Day. 46th Annual Military Sabbath LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEES (Chapter Only) (Fee is based on your age, nearest birthday) Member Age up to 55 $ Age 56 to 70 $ Age 71 to 89 $ Age 90 and over Waive DINING OUT RESERVATION: Saturday, 11 November 2017 Highland Country Club, 931 Alexandria Pike Ft. Thomas, KY. Name: Rank & Service: Spouse/Guests: (ARE YOU A NEW MEMBER, OR FIRST TIME OUT? ) Menu: (Glass of Port for toasting, garden salad, glass of wine with dinner, prime rib of beef, green beans, whipped Yukon Gold potatoes) Cost: $37.00pp Total Reservations: = Total $ Make Checks payable to GREATER CINCINNATI CHAPTER/MOAA and mail to LTC PAUL FELLINGER, 5493 Delhi Rd., Cincinnati, OH , (Phone (513) ) or pwf5493@aol.com. Please make reservations NLT than 6 November. No cancellations after that date. This years Military Sabbath is Sunday, Nov 12th at the Historic Holy Cross Immaculata church in Mount Adams. The Military procession starts at 10:30am. Attendance in uniform is encouraged. Parking is limited, so plan ahead for car pooling or be prepared to short walk from your car. Our chapter is one of the sponsors. 5

8 Greater Cincinnati Chapter MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 8099 Pepper Pike West Chester, OH NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID CINCINNATI, OH PERMIT NO 6122 Postmaster: Dated material, Please Expedite ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PURPOSES OF MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA TO inculcate and stimulate love of country and flag; TO defend the honor, integrity, and supremacy of our National Government and the Constitution of the United States; TO advocate military forces adequate to the defense of our country; TO foster fraternal relations between all branches of the various services from which our members are drawn; TO further the education of children of service personnel; TO aid active and retired personnel of the various services from which our members are drawn and their dependents and survivors, in every proper and legitimate manner; TO present their rights and interests when service matters are under consideration; and TO foster the integrity and prestige of uniformed service. from the Preamble to the Association s Bylaws