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National Security Symposium Speaker Updates In concurrent sessions Jan. 30, Maj Gen David N. Senty, Chief of Staff, U.S. Cyber Command will speak on cybersecurity, and BG Michael H. Shields, Deputy Director, Joint IED Defeat Organization will discuss modern technology's impact on the battlefield. National Security Symposium Speakers
"Visit the Hill" Update During February's “Visit the Hill” event, elected officials could be out of Washington on a constituent work week. ROA recommends that members contact the offices of their elected officials to confirm plans. The 112th Congress Directory is posted here for your reference. www.roa.org/directory
ROA Briefed at the White House Over two hours at the White House ROA was briefed on President Obama's energy, economic, domestic and health care policies. Under President Kayye there has been increased communication with the White House, which ROA hopes to improve upon in the coming year.
Post-9/11 GI Bill Improvements The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Improvements Act of 2010 was passed by both chambers of Congress and is awaiting President Obama’s signature. While it makes many improvements, Title 14 eligibility was not included. Post-9/11 GI Bill Success
New Law Reviews No. 1097Expand the AC to Relieve Burden on Employers?
Harris Connect to Contact Members for Information Updates Harris Connect has begun to contact members for their updated information for the 2011 Member Directory and solicit sales. 2011 Member Directory
Make End-of-Year Gift Online Save a stamp! Make your end-of-year, tax-deductible gift online at www.roa.org/support.
Pictured left to right: ROA President RADM Paul Kayye, USNR (Ret.); MG Sid Shachnow, USA (Ret.); Brig. Gen. Noam Tibon, Commander, Israeli Defense Force Command and Staff College; ROA Executive Director MG David Bockel, USA (Ret.).
RADM Kayye and MG Bockel attended a week-long U.S. War Veterans Educational Seminar in Israel where they visited various sites ranging from military installations to disputed borders with hostile countries. While there they visited a kibbutz on the border with Gaza, a Jewish settlement on the West Bank, army and air force installations, border outposts, and historical sites. The trip was sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Coast Guard Outlook for 2011 Coast Guard Outlook is published each year to provide the public with an overview of the Coast Guard’s missions, assets, units and personnel. Coast Guard Outlook 2011
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HISTORY: December 20, 1989 - On this day, the United States invaded Panama in order to bring President Manuel Noriega to justice for drug trafficking in Operation JUST CAUSE. Operation Just Cause (GlobalSecurity.org)
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