July 28, 2010

Did You Know? ROA substantially affected the outcome of The Commission on the National Guard and Reserves final report recommendations implemented by DoD.

	Veteran Status On Tuesday, the House Veterans Subcommittee on Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs accepted an amendment for inclusion in this year’s Veterans Affairs bill recognizing retired Guard and Reserve members who were never activated long enough to be defined as a veteran. This mark-up will be sent to the committee as a whole, where it is expected to be included in the final bill. War Supplemental Bill Sent to President Learn more Status of 2011 Defense Authorization Bill Learn more
	New Law Reviews No. 1050 USERRA Applies to Managerial and Executive Jobs
	JOLDTS Coverage Now Available Visit JOLDTS wrap-up page View JOLDTS pictures (Flickr) DEF to Co-Host "Field Report: Iraq in Transition" Learn more
	ROA Blog Posts ROA to Testify on Arlington's Reserve Component Interment Policy Slick Times for the 910th War Supplemental Bill Sent to President FY2011 Defense Appropriations Update

PHOTO OF THE WEEK:

The attack submarine USS Tuscon sails through the East Sea, July 26, while leading a 13-ship formation participating in the combined alliance maritime and air readiness exercise "Invincible Spirit." The United States and South Korea are conducting the exercise in the seas east of the Korean peninsula. This is the first in a series of joint military exercises that will occur over the coming months in the East and West seas. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Adam K. Thomas

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Newly Issued Paper on Value of National Guard
"The National Guard: A Great Value for America"

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