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March 2, 2011

Law Center: 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. 1119 USERRA 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.
   
Advocacy: 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.
   
DEF: 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.
   
R-logo-square 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:
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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
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Upcoming Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill
The recently-passed 'GI Bill 2.0' provides several changes to the original bill.
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'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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'Security Clearance' Job Fair March 17, Springfield, Va.
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WEEKLY NEWS CLIPS:

> The Intersect (3/1/11)

HISTORY:

March 3, 1915 - Legislation creating the Navy Reserve Force passed. Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy Reserve!
> History: About the Navy Reserve
 

 

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