ROA 2012 National Security Symposium
January 29-February 1, 2012
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Speaker Update: Senator to Accept Award
Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) will accept the annual Minute Man of the Year Award at ROA's National Security Symposium in January. 
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Medical Seminar: Advances in Combat Medicine
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Moderated by MG Robert J. Kasulke MD MPA FACS, Commanding General, Army Reserve Medical Command (ARMEDCOM)
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Legal Seminar: Understanding the Rights of Those who Serve
Sunday, January 29 and Wednesday, February 1, 2012
ROA's Service Members Law Center (SMLC) will conduct a  seminar focusing on your legal rights as a reservist.
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Alert: Don't Let Congress Raise Military Health Benefit Fees
Health care benefits for military families and military retirees are facing increased fees from advocacy from proposals by the President and Congress. ROA stands by its position and urges you to write to your representatives
Congressional letter
Write to your elected officials 

Progress on USERRA Precedents
This week, the  U.S. Office of Special Counsel reported progress on efforts to establish precedent for addressing violations of USERRA law.
Presentation
Case Studies

New Law Reviews
ROA member, Congressman Tim Griffin (AR-02), introduced three bills last week. Service Members Law Center director, CAPT Samuel F. Wright highlights the new legislation in his latest law review:
No. 1197 ROA Member Elected to Congress and Hits the Ground Running 

New Blog Posts
New Initiatives to Get Veterans Working
The latest legislation and executive actions.

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

Thursday, December 1, 2011
Remarks by Congressman Tim Walz

Updated ExCom Policy Manual
As of October 30, 2011 (pdf)

Plan Your End-of-Year Gift
It’s almost December!  Plan your end-of-year, tax deductible gift today!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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

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."
This year ROA has partnered with Blue Star Families to target the issues most important to you and your family.
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Oct/Nov 2011 Issue

WEEKLY NEWS CLIPS:
 The Intersect (11/16/11)

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