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August 3, 2011
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ROA Attends White House Debt Ceiling Briefing
ROA was invited to a White House briefing Monday for an explanation of the then developing, debt ceiling agreement. ROA representatives expressed concern over potential across the board defense cuts.
 Details of the Briefing
ROA meets with Deputy Director of TRICARE Management Activity
Representatives from ROA recently met with Rear Admiral Christine Hunter, for a briefing on the progress of several TRICARE programs. Topics included TRICARE Young Adult coverage, additional vaccinations that will be available at commercial sites at no cost, and changes to military identification to improve personal security.
More on TRICARE Initiatives
RC Chiefs Testify, Press for Greater Call-Up Authority
Reserve-component leaders testifying last week before the House Armed Services Committee, military personnel subcommittee urged policy changes that would give Defense Secretary Leon Panetta more flexibility in using Guard and reserve members to support theater security cooperation and other military missions; a position ROA has long supported.
ROA Advocates for Increased Access to RC Assets.
VA Subcommittee Finds Unlawful Contracting in Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses
A 28 July hearing by the Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations (OI) revealed that there are 91 pending criminal investigations in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) program.
OI Press Release
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New Law Reviews
No. 1153 Is Income Replacement Insurance Covered by USERRA?
No. 1154 Progress on Military Voting in Virginia
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JOPDS Registration Now Closed
Registration for the upcoming JOPDS Seminar in Colorado Springs is now full. If you have specific questions or a special request regarding attendance please contact Maj. Greg Bules.
Upcoming Events
Civil Affairs Futures Roundtable, Sep. 8 |
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New Blog Posts
Updates to TRICARE Programs
White House Briefing on Debt Ceiling Deal |
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General Bockel to Step Down as ROA Executive Director, Accept Position with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce
After much consideration, MG David Bockel has decided to accept an offer to be the new executive director of the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee (GMACC) for the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, and will therefore resign from his Executive Director position. His last day of employment will be September 30, 2011.
Letter from ROA President Col Walker Williams on MG Bockel's Departure
Invitation to Apply for the Executive Director Position
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Service Members Law Center Launches New Website
The Service Members Law Center has launched a new website as part of its expansion to meet the increasing demand for its unique assistance to the legal questions of all service members. Check out the new website where among other things, you'll find issue specific tutorials and a regularly updated database of law reviews by CAPT Sam Wright JAGC, USN, (Ret.)
SMLC's New Website
ROA Launches Redesigned Website
ROA's website has a new look and new navigation. Visit ROA's homepage to see the enhanced layout. Like it? Hate it? Let us know what you think by providing your feedback.
ROA's New Look
Army Reserve Command Dedicates New HQ
Last week we reported on the opening of the brand new FORSCOM/USARC headquarters at Fort Bragg. The formal dedication took place on 1 August.
Latest photos of the facility and the grand opening ceremony
PHOTO OF THE WEEK:
U.S. CIOR Military Competitions Team Training in Hammelburg, Germany
Over 250 athletes participate in CIOR’s military pentathlon each year. Established in 1957, it is an internationally recognized competition focused on military skills that challenge the leadership and physical robustness of reservists from across the Alliance and its Partners. The 2011 U.S. team recently completed four days of training in Germany while preparing for this year's competition in Poland.
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