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November 9, 2011

Obama Veterans Organizatiosn Nov. 7 2011
On Monday, President Barack Obama greeted representatives from leading veterans' service organizations in the Oval Office before delivering remarks on the American Jobs Act highlighting new executive actions that will help put veterans back to work. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
> Watch President Obama's Remarks
   
Advocacy:

Military Health Care Faces Draconian Recommendations
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has urged the JSC on Deficit Reduction to consider recommendations by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) that would not only bar retirees under 65 from using TRICARE Prime, but would add Draconian fees to the existing military health care system.
> Learn more about the proposal and what you can do in ROA's blog

ROA Defends NOAA and PHS Employment Status
Last week, ROA brought attention to an oversight in the employment status of NOAA and PHS Corps officers.
> Read the letter submitted by ROA Executive Director, Maj. Gen. Davis

ROA Attends Roundtable Discussion on Veterans Issues
ROA met with Leader Nancy Pelosi and House members of the Democratic Party on Wednesday, Nov. 2nd to discuss veterans issues including unemployment, eligibility, and transitional challenges facing members of the Guard and Reserve.

> Read ROA's testimony

   
Law Center:

New Law Reviews
> No. 1196 NOAA Corps and PHS Corps Officers Are Treated Unfairly by OPM
> No. 1195 USERRA and the State of New Mexico—Part 2
> No. 1194 Matthew King's Application for UCX Did Not Justify His Firing

   
DEF: Upcoming Events 
> Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Contemporary Challenges Facing North Africa
   

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Department of Veterans Affairs Introduces New Program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is introducing its newest program, VA for Vets. The program, set to launch on November 11, will help veterans find appropriate jobs at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
> Learn more

DOD Awards Grants for State and Local Military/Overseas Voting Systems
The grant
to enable military and overseas voters to utilize electronic systems such as online registration, absentee ballot requests and blank ballot delivery, has announced its first six recipients.

> Read more about the EASE grant program

ESGR Accepting Nominations for Best Employers
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, is accepting nominations for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the department’s highest award for civilian employers supporting Guard and Reserve members.

> Nominate your employer today

Army Reserve Ambassador Program Accepting Nominations
The 88th Regional Support Command is accepting nominations for individuals interested in the Army Reserve Ambassador Program. Nominations will be accepted through November 30, 2011 and boarded for appointment in December 2011.
> For more information please contact Katherine.bissonette@usar.army.mil 

Where is your RC deployed?
Check deployment numbers by service in the Weekly Mobilization Report
  

November is Military Family Month
President Obama proclaims November as Military Family Month:
"Just as our troops embody the courage and character that make America's military the finest in the world, their family members embody the resilience and generosity that make our communities strong.  They serve with heroism in their homes and neighborhoods while they are without the comfort of having loved ones nearby."

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