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November 24, 2010
Seaman Darnell Talbert, a Coast Guard Reservist from Detroit, Mich., fires during the Practical Riot Shotgun Course. Talbert is a part of the Coast Guard's first Maritime Enforcement Specialist (MES) class in Charleston, S.C. MES is a new job rating and conduct maritime law enforcement, anti-terrorism, force protection and physical security. U.S. Coast Guard photo by CWO Scott Carr
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ROA helps set Military Coalition Agenda
ROA has been working this month to update the legislative goals of The Military Coalition (TMC) by submitting new agenda items in the areas of health care and Guard and Reserve issues. These goals become the basis for TMC testimony before Congress in 2011.
Military Voting Updates
Some results are in regarding the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP). Overall, far more ballots were sent out in a timely manner and 31 states now have online delivery as compared to only eight in 2008. FVAP is conducting surveys to include spouses, and state and local election officials. FVAP incorporates integration of state systems, online chat and online registration. The Uniformed Law Commission spoke about their work with states to standardize their laws. |
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ROA Pushes for Modification in JPME
To push progress in CNGR Recommendations 13 and 84, ROA is working to have Title 10 amended to provide distance learning attendees of senior service schools with the same recognition given residence attendees. In coordination with Hill staff and Joint Staff, ROA prepared a white paper to change the legislation and increase the number of sites at which the JFSC program is offered.
 ROA whitepaper on JPME credit |
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New Law Reviews
No. 1089 USERRA Applies to Border Protection Duty
No. 1088 Privacy Act Applies to National Guard Even When Not Federalized
No. 1087 USERRA Forbids Discrimination in Initial Employment
No. 1086 Military Family Law Primer |
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Plan Your End-of-Year Gift
It’s almost December! Plan your end-of-year, tax deductible gift at www.roa.org/support. |
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Apple Deals for ROA Members on Black Friday
Visit the ROA Apple Affiliate Store on Friday for special deals on the iPad, iPod, and other Mac gifts.
ROA Apple Affiliate Store
HISTORY:
November 25, 1963 - On this day, President John F. Kennedy was laid to rest with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, three days after he was assassinated while riding in his motorcade in downtown Dallas.
US Marks 47th Anniversary of Kennedy Assassination
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