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September 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
President Obama introduces the American Jobs Act from the White House Rose Garden. (Read the bill)
 On Monday, ROA attended a briefing at the White House where the president laid out how he expects his hiring initiative to reverse record unemployment statistics among veterans. Later that day, the President presented the American Jobs Act to Congress.
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Dept. of Veterans Affairs Welcomes ROA as newest member of the Veterans Day National Committee
ROA is proud to announce its membership in the national committee, which will provide an opportunity for an invitation to the White House on Veterans' Day and participating in the wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.
Learn more about this year's Veterans' Day events taking place November 11, 2011
MajGen Arnold L. Punaro Takes Oath of Office as Chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board
Yesterday, the highly decorated retired Marine Corps Major General became the first person to hold the position under the newest structure established by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2011.
Read MajGen Punaro's Bio
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ROA Members Invited to Tele-Conference Call
Tomorrow, Thursday September 15 at 7:40 pm (Eastern Time) UN Ambassador John Bolton will speak about the risk of budget cuts to defense.
Have an opinion? Learn how to participate
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New Blog Posts
HASC Chairman Defends Defense - What does Congressman Buck McKeon (R-CA) have to say about DOD defense cuts?
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New Law Reviews
No. 1167 Unfavorable 8th Circuit USERRA Case
No. 1168 USERRA Protects the Co-Worker Who Testifies or Provides Information in a USERRA Case
No. 1169 You Need To Look Out for Your Own Interests Regarding Your Reserve Retirement
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Upcoming Events
September 21 Seminar Topic: Budget Cuts and the Risks to Defense |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Where is your RC deployed?
Check deployment numbers by service in the Weekly Mobilization Report
Communications Position Available on ROA
National Staff
ROA is currently accepting applications for a Communications Assistant position on the national staff. See the link below for more information.
Communications Assistant
Were you at Camp Lejeune or Camp Pendleton in the 1970s and 1980s?
The Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) wants your help in conducting their unprecedented public health study.
Learn more about how to participate in this landmark project.
September is Suicide Prevention Month
Depression is often hard to diagnose - how do you know if you're just feeling blue or if it's something more?
AfterDeployment.com offers a variety of free online tools, including a 5-minute Assessment Test as well as videos and workshops to help you cope with life after your tour of duty.
*Check the ReserveVoice every week this month for more tips on how to raise suicide awareness among the troops.
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