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July 20, 2011
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Roundtable on Educational Benefits and "For-Profit" Schools
ROA executive director MG (Ret.) David Bockel participated in a roundtable discussion with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) on the rapid
increases in the amount of federal financial aid and other student
assistance programs going to "for-profit" schools. Military educational
benefits received by for-profit schools have risen rapidly but
withdrawal rates at many schools are well above 50%.
Meetings with Sens. Sessions and Inhofe
-ROA was briefed by Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) last Thursday about missile defense and budget challenges.
-ROA met with Sen. Jim Inhofe’s (R-Okla.) staff to examine ways to include language in the Senate version of National Defense Authorization Act to provide alternative treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury.
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CAPT Wright Honored at Military Voting Rights Conference
At a recent Heritage conference SMLC director CAPT Sam Wright was honored by former U.S. Attorney General Ed Meese, director of the Federal Voting Assistance Program Bob Carey, and secretary of the Virginia State Board of Elections Donald Palmer for his 35-year effort to reform absentee voting procedures for the benefit of military personnel and their family members.
 CAPT Wright Honored at Military Voting Rights Conference (pdf)
New Law Reviews
No. 1149 Another Case on State Sovereign Immunity under USERRA
No. 1150 TSP and USERRA |
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June 24 ExCom Meeting Minutes Now Available
06/24/11 EXCOM (pdf)
July 2011 'Time on Target' is Now Available
 July 2011 issue (pdf)
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New Blog Posts
Web-Mailed Ballots: A Long Term Solution for Overseas Voters?
Discuss: Reservists allege mistreatment by Army |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Direct Commission Opportunities - Army Reserve and Army National Guard
Do you seek to serve or know someone who is interested in serving? The Army Reserve and Army National Guard have Direct Commission programs that seek a broad area of civilian expertise and/or academic training and achievement. For more information please consult the links below.
Army Reserve Officer Accession Programs
Army National Guard Direct Commission Program Overview (pdf)
Change in Law Results in Retroactive Traumatic Injury Benefits of $25,000 to $100,000 for Non-OEF/OIF Injuries
If you are a service member who suffered a qualifying injury on or after October 7, 2001, then you may be eligible for a payment of $25,000 to $100,000—regardless of where your injury occurred. Click here for more information on the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection Program (TSGLI) and a complete list of qualifying losses.
Army Reserve Energy, Environment and Sustainability Activities
What has the Army/Army Reserve done, and what are the next steps/efforts planned for the future? Learn more at the Army Reserve Energy, Environment and Sustainability Activities homepage.
Wright Patterson AFB Receives C-17s
Wright Patterson AFB has received five of eight C-17 cargo planes scheduled for delivery. The C-17s will do double the amount of flights as the ten retired C-5s. ROA continues to advocate procurement of C-17 aircraft and C-5 upgrades for the Reserve Components so they can provide an adequate airlift force.
Photos: WPAFB welcomes new C-17
PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
ROA executive director MG (Ret.) David Bockel meets with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) following a Harkin-hosted discussion on the rapid increases in the amount of federal financial aid and other student assistance programs going to "for-profit" schools. Military educational benefits received by for-profit schools have risen rapidly but withdrawal rates at many schools are well above 50%.
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