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May 18, 2011
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Review of the Future Role of the Reserve Component Released
ROA attended the briefing lead by Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Dennis McCarthy on the recently-released Comprehensive Review of the Future Role of the Reserve Component. Expect further coverage of the review soon.
 ROA blog: Comprehensive Review Released
Read the Comprehensive Review
HASC Mark-up of NDAA Completed
The House Armed Services Committee completed its mark-up of the National Defense Authorization Act, and next week the bill is scheduled for a vote by the entire House Chamber. For more information on budget numbers, specific inclusions & exclusions, target end strengths and more, please consult the blog.
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New Law Reviews
No. 1139 Injury or Illness Sustained During Service Can Extend Deadline to Apply for Reemployment
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Upcoming Events
21st Century Think Tank Design Workshop
June 1, 2011
Cyberspace: The Next Battlefield
June 16, 2011 |
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2012 NSS/Convention Presentation Proposals Due June 1
ROA seeks presentations that will provide our national event attendees with information that will improve their effectiveness on the job. To learn more about our event, its attendees, types of sessions, programming, and how to submit a proposal, please visit www.roa.org/2012.
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Review of the Future Role of the Reserve Component Released
HASC Mark-up of NDAA Completed
Interactive film review: 'The War Inside' |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Purple Heart Eligibility for Concussion Injuries
The Army has provided clarifying guidance for awarding the Purple Heart for concussion injuries, including mild traumatic brain injuries and concussive injuries that do not result in a loss of consciousness. This is a procedural clarification and not a change to the standards. The Army encourages Soldiers and Veterans who were previously denied the Purple Heart for concussive injuries to resubmit documentation for reconsideration. Currently serving soldiers should resubmit through the first General Officer in their current chain of command. Veteran inquiries should be routed directly to Commander, U.S. Army Human Resources Command, attn: Awards and Decorations Branch. This policy is retroactive to September 11, 2001.
Receive a Paycheck if you are Disabled
When you’re trying to recover from a long-term illness or
injury that keeps you off the job, won’t you feel better knowing your income
will continue? Under the ROA
Long-Term Disability Plan you can secure up to $3,000.00 a month until
you reach age 60. Based on the options you choose, rates can begin at just 33
cents a day. Download
an enrollment form and brochure today. Or call toll-free: 1-800-247-7988.
Golf 9/12: Remember, United, Engage
Golf 9/12 encourages people to take part in an annual day of unity by simultaneously playing golf at their local club/course the first Monday after 9/11. Golfers will be connected by a provided live mobile scoring and social networking application. A $12 donation is added to each participant’s greens fee to help fund educational programs at the Pentagon, 9/11 and Flight 93 Memorials. Proceeds will also benefit the Armed Forces Foundation, the Wounded Warriors, local first responders near each club/course and Friends of Freedom Charities.
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