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February 16, 2011

Advocacy: President's Proposed 2012 Defense Budget Unveiled
> Proposed 2012 Budget: Department of Defense (p. 59-64)
> DoD Budget News Briefing


Discussions Held on Military Health Care Fee Increases
> Discussions Held on Military Health Care Fee Increases

Storm the Hill: Veteran Status

ROA, with TMC, stormed Capitol Hill on the Veteran Status issue with visits over the past week to the offices of Reps. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.), Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.), and David Roe (R-Tenn.). Rep Tim Walz (D-Minn.), who is the co-chair of the House National Guard and Reserve Caucus, plans to introduce a bill soon.
> The Fight for Unrequited Honor February-March 2010, p. 18.
> Preserving Veteran Status and Benefits for
Those Who Have Served in Theaters of Operations
(No. 08-11)

> Testimony: Veteran Status (7/1/2010)
> Blog: Veteran status bill fails in the Senate (12/15/2010)
   
Law Center: Thank You to Lexis-Nexis
ROA thanks Lexis-Nexis for providing free legal research services to ROA's Service Members Law Center.

New Law Reviews
> No. 1114
Student Loans Subject to SCRA Cap
> No. 1113 Military Voting in Chicago
> No. 1112 4th Circuit Reverses Judgment
   
NSS: Call for Speaker Presentations
You are invited to submit a response to the Call for Speaker Presentations to be considered for the 2012 National Security Symposium and National Convention. The deadline to submit is June 1.
> www.roa.org/2012


Hometown News Releases
Press releases for award winners and new officer are now posted. To submit for an HTNR, visit www.roa.org/htnr.
> Hometown News Releases

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
   
Members: 2011 EXCOM Meeting Minutes
> 01/29/11 EXCOM (pdf)
> 02/03/11 EXCOM (pdf)

HJR 2011-2012 Scholarship Applications Now Available
> HJR Scholarship Home
   
PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
20110214_Photooftheweek
Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., commander, U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Command signs an ESGR Statement of Support Feb. 7 for fleet forces and subordinate commands, thus publicly demonstrating his support for members of the Reserve and National Guard, which comprise about one-half of the Armed Forces. Observing the signed statement are (L to R) Doyle Quisenberry, VADM Dirk Debbink, Chief, Navy Reserve, Bob Holmes, Tom Stephen, CAPT Fred Berck, Admiral Harvey, Regan Schutte and Leon Hill. Photo credit: CAPT Fred Berck
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
DoD Expands Patriot Award to Include G&R Spouses
>
Award for Supportive Employers of Guard and Reserve Members’ Spouses


DHS Veterans Outreach

The Department of Homeland Security is proud to count 47,000 veterans - 25% of all civilian employees - among its workforce, with a goal of increasing that number to 50,000 by 2012.
> DHS Vets Outreach

ROA ReserveCare TRICARE Supplement Insurance Plans
These affordable plans help fill the gap between what TRICARE pays for and the coverage you may need, whether active-duty or retired.
> ROA ReserveCare TRICARE

MEMBER BENEFITS:
> Shop ROA
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> Travel
> Credit Cards
> Other Benefits

JOBS:

> ROA Career Center
> Military.com Job Expos

Washington, D.C. MOAA/Corporate Gray Military-Friendly Career Fair April 6
> Participating Companies
> Career Fair Home Page

WEEKLY NEWS CLIPS:

> The Intersect (2/15/11)

HISTORY:
February 14-15, 1945 - T
he bombing of Dresden, Germany, by Allied air forces.
>
Historical Analysis of the Bombings, Air Force Historical Studies Office

 

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