Supreme Court Reverses 7th Circuit in USERRA Case The Supreme Court reversed the unfavorable Seventh Circuit decision against Army Reservist in Staub v. Proctor Hospital Tuesday. The decision strengthens USERRA protections for all service members and veterans. ROA's Service Members Law Center advocated for Staub by submitting a "friend of the court" brief, and advising his attorneys prior to oral argument. ROA commends Supreme Court decision in Staub v. Proctor Hospital (March 1, 2011) Law Review No. 1122 Supreme Court Reverses 7th Circuit in USERRA Case
Additional Law Reviews No. 1121 Proposed Private Right of Action under UOCAVA No. 1120 Double Serving Not Double Dipping No. 1119USERRA and Public Sector Pension Plans
Note: Law Review 1113 regarding military voters in Chicago is retracted. An article formally retracting previous statements will be published shortly.
ROA Member ADM Papp Testifies on Coast Guard Budget Coast Guard Commandant ADM Robert J. Papp, Jr. testified before Congress on budget items including the proposed decommissioning of the Polar Sea heavy icebreaker and replacing it with the Polar Star. ADM Papp Testifies on Coast Guard Budget
ROA Meets with Rep. Joe Heck's Office ROA met with Rep. Joe Heck's (R-Nev.) staffers to discuss veteran status, early retirement, and employment and reemployment challenges for Reservists. Rep. Heck is a drilling Army Reserve Colonel.
Joint Officer Professional Development Seminar Junior Officers and Warrant Officers: Join us April 7-10, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. Not all professional development is service-generated and ROA provides the only JOINT program for Reservists! Ask your Command about coming on orders today.
Wall of Gold at MMB Reserve your space now to be included in the Wall of Gold engraving in April. The inscriptions on ROA's white marble Walls are timeless. They honor America’s citizen warriors in permanent tribute directly across from the United States Capitol. Wall of Gold Program
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden welcome the Nation’s governors to the White House, Feb. 28, 2011, and talked about their campaign to support America’s military families. The first lady discussed the additional challenges Guard and Reserve families face and called on the governors to "help us find ways...to keep raising awareness and making these families an important part of all of our common agenda.” American Forces Press Service photo via WH.gov
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Upcoming Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill The recently-passed 'GI Bill 2.0' provides several changes to the original bill. Learn more
'Military Saves' Campaign Feb. 20-27 The Campaign is underway to assist the military community in planning for immediate and long-term financial needs. MilitarySaves.org
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