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June 1, 2011
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ROA Testifies on Employment Issues, Puts Forth Draft Legislation on USERRA
ROA testified before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee on remaining issues with USERRA, the need for employer incentives, employment-related bills in Congress, and the importance of educational programs. Included in the testimony were two draft bills regarding USERRA, “Equitable Justice for Terminated Veterans Act of 2011” and “Veterans Personnel Protection Enhancement Act of 2011." The draft bills can be viewed online.
 Testimony: "Putting America's Veterans Back to Work" Written Oral (pdf)
ROA Draft Legislation
ROA Briefed on VA's Campaign to Help Vets in Crisis
The VA's campaign includes the Veterans Crisis Line, which provides confidential counseling and referrals for vets and families 24/7/365, and extensive communication of VA initiatives to increase awareness and use of the hotline, support broader suicide prevention efforts and promote help-seeking behaviors.
ROA Blog: VA Campaign to Help Vets in Crisis
Naval Services V.P. Meets with Rep. Allen West
ROA Naval Services V.P. CAPT Gordon Austin, USN (Ret.) met with freshman Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) to discuss national security strategy, Somali pirates, and the history of military health care. West is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and member of the House Armed Services Committee. |
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Upcoming Events
The Future of the Reserve Component, June 3, 2011
Cyberspace: The Next Battlefield, June 16, 2011
Joint Officer Professional Development Seminar (JOPDS): August 19-21, 2011, Colorado Springs, CO
JOPDS August 2011 Notice (pdf)
JOPDS August 2011 Agenda (pdf)
JOPDS Home |
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Now Accepting Applications for Junior & Warrant Officers of the Year
CW4 Michael J. Novosel Award for the ROA Outstanding Warrant Officer of the Year Application (pdf)
MG Strom Thurmond Award for ROA Army Outstanding Junior Officer of the Year Application (pdf)
ROA Awards and Citations Program |
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Recent Blog Entries
VA Campaign to Help Vets in Crisis |
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| PHOTO OF THE WEEK: |
Congressman
Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) addresses attendees at the Department of South
Carolina's recent convention as Department President Col. Gary Cook,
USAFR (Ret.) (right) looks on. Congressman Wilson, a member of the
department, made an impromptu visit, and his address focused on support
of our military.
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