Wrap-Up: National Security Symposium and ROA National Convention View photos, videos, award-winner information and more at the 2011 event wrap-up page. www.roa.org/2011
2011 Legislative Update View the PowerPoint presentation to learn the basics about ROA's advocacy efforts, and also to see what ROA is working toward in 2011 and 2012. 2011 Legislative Update (PPt)
SCRA and USERRA ROA met with congressional staffers to push for tougher enforcement of SCRA and USERRA and expanding the laws to cover insurance for disability and lost income. Congressional Meeting about SCRA and USERRA More on Defense Efficiencies and Cuts At a recent HASC hearing, the primary concerns expressed were over cutting military health care and end strength. ROA Learns More about Defense Efficiencies and Cuts ROA on the Hill ROA met with Sen. Saxby Chambliss and Reps. Tom Latham and Jeff Miller to discuss early retirement, the Fiscal Year barrier, veteran status, and legislative plans for this year. Active Couple Weeks for ROA on the Hill
New Law Reviews No. 1111DOJ Settles USERRA Suit Against Titan Laboratories No. 1110USERRA Section 4302 Does Not Bar Settlement of USERRA Claim
ROA's New Governance After a multi-year effort to update ROA's Constitution and Bylaws, the ROA Convention passed a new set of governance documents. These documents will be available on ROA's web site once formatting and legal review have been accomplished. The next Time on Target member newsletter will go into detail on the changes made and their effect on the organization.
HJR 2011-2012 Scholarship Applications Now Available The Henry J. Reilly Scholarship Program is designed to assist deserving members of ROA, ROAL, their children, or grandchildren who wish to attend or who are now attending accredited U.S. colleges or universities. HJR Scholarship Home 2010-2011 Scholarship Winners
Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli gives the keynote address at ROA's inaugural National Security Symposium Jan. 31. Gen. Chiarelli discussed the Army's focus on PTSD, TBI, and suicide prevention. (Photo by CAPT Henry Plimack)
ANNOUNCEMENTS: SIT's Registration for Spring II Now Open Students who are members of ROA receive 10% off tuition when they enroll in a Stevens Institute of Technology WebCampus semester. Stevens WebCampus
Call for Submissions - Anthology on Women Officers The editors of Girls at War: the Lives of Military Women seek submissions from active duty, Reserve, retired, or separated female officers from all branches. Call for Submission - Girls at War
MOAA/Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Career Fair Feb. 17 The upcoming career fair will be held Feb. 17 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Feb. 17 Career Fair Flyer
HISTORY: February 6, 1899 - On this day, the Treaty of Paris was ratified by the U.S Senate, bringing an end to the Spanish American War. The World of 1898: The Spanish-American War
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