The Reserve Officers Association welcomed Congressman Tim Walz (R-MN), the highest ranking enlisted soldier ever to serve in Congress, on Thursday, December 1. Rep. Walz gave remarks on his transition from military service to elected office.
ROA 2012 National Security Symposium January 29-February 1, 2012
Speaker Highlight: General Martin E.
Dempsey Chairman
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army General Martin E. Dempsey, will deliver
remarks at this year's National Security Symposium. General Dempsey serves as
the principle military adviser to the President, the Secretary of Defense, and
the National Security Council. Full Biography
Senate Passes the NDAA for Fiscal Year 2012 Last week, the Senate passed a $662 billion bill for the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012. The bill is now in conference with the House of Representatives' NDAA bill, which passed in May. ROA continues to review the amendments to the Senate bill and how it will affect the Reserve Component.
Justice for Troops Act Passes Senate Last Week, the Senate passed the ROA-supported Justice for Troops Act, which will help connect service members to quality pro bono legal assistance. Learn more
New Law Reviews No. 11106 Progress on Exempting Certain National Guard Service from USERRA's Limit No. 11105 Unemployment Rate Among Young Veterans Rises Even While Overall Rate Drops No. 11104 Reserve and National Guard Personnel Who Die During a Drill Weekend No. 11103 Help! The Army Has Sent Me Home Early!
Plan Your End-of-Year Gift 2011 is almost over! Plan your end-of-year, tax deductible gift today!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Registration and Ballot Request for 2012 Primaries Submit your registration and ballot request forms for the upcoming 2012 primaries in January, February, and March. More information
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
WSFP Announces Summer 2012 Application Deadline The Washington Scholars Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for its 2012 Summer term in Washington, DC. The final application deadline is January 23, 2012. More Information
