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November 23, 2011

Obama Signs VOTHH
This week, the Reserve Officers Association attended President Obama's signing of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)
> Read more on ROA's role
> Watch the video
   
NSS

ROA 2012 National Security Symposium
January 29-February 1, 2012
> Full Agenda
> Register Today

Speaker Highlight: Congressman Allen West
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22-year Army Veteran who served in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Allen West (FL-22) works to shape and modernize America's Armed forces to ensure preparation for the strategic challenges ahead.

> Full Biography

   
Advocacy:

ROA Participates in Meeting with DOL-VETS
Last Friday, ROA attended a meeting with Acting Assistant Secretary of Labor for Veterans Employment and Training, Ismael "Junior" Ortiz. CAPT Samuel F. Wright, Director of ROA's Service Members Law Center, urged DOL-VETS to give priority to the enforcement of USERRA and to the employment issues of those who serve in the Reserve Components and National Guard.  

   
Law Center:

New Law Reviews
> No. 1199 Bill Introduced to Expand Exemptions from USERRA’s 5-Year Limit
> No. 1198 USERRA Protection for National Guard Members

   
DEF:

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

> Thursday, December 1, 2011
Remarks by Congressman Tim Walz

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Military Movie Survey
ROA is planning a film festival and would like to know which military movies you enjoy watching. Is it Patton, the Great Escape, or Saving Private Ryan? Let us know!
> Take the survey

ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Looking for Families
ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is searching for military families to feature on their show in Atlanta, GA, Florence, SC, Columbia, SC, Fresno, CA, and South Florida.
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Enter a submission today

Military Child Education Coalition
The MCEC focuses on ensuring quality educational opportunities for all military children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition.
> Learn more  
 

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.

> Take the survey

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