I would like to know how or even if I can do a search on the forum to see if my question has been previously posted or answered. Don 't want to waste anyones time if my questions have been answered in the past.

When you click on the "VMOA Forums" link on the left side of the screen in the "Main Menu" box you will see the Forums "Home" page section open in the center of your screen.

Underneath the Forums list you will see a "Search Key Word Input Box" type in what you are searching for.... or for a more detailed search click on the "advanced Search" link directly under the Key Word Input Box... then just fill in you search criteria...

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