ROA 2012 National Security Symposium
January 29-February 1, 2012

  

Important Information for All ROA Members
ROA's Executive Director, Maj.Gen. Andrew Davis briefs members on eligibility.
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Announcements:
New FWAB Now Available
The revised Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot is now available at www.fvap.gov
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2012 Military Spouse Career Forum and Hiring Fair
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Joining Forces, and other organizations to host the nation's largest career forum exclusively for military spouses.
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Job Opening: Director, Air Force Affairs
The Reserve Officers Association  is seeking a motivated professional for an immediate part-time National Staff opening that will serve on the Legislative and Military Policy Team as Director, Air Force Affairs.
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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!
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FY-2012 NDAA Moves to White House
Congress passed the $662 billion NDAA last Thursday after months of bipartisan work. The House passed the legislation late Wednesday (December 14), on a vote of 283 to 136. The Senate passed the measure 86 to 13, sending the bill to President Obama for his signature. The White House had initially threatened to veto the legislation, however that threat has since dropped. The bill funds an active duty end strength of 1,422,600 and Reserve Component end strength of 847,100. It fully funds a 1.6 percent authorized pay raise for military personnel. The Defense legislation also adds $1 billion to the National Guard and Reserve Equipment Account.
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Homegrown Terror: Reservists as Responders
Earlier this month, ROA attended a joint hearing that focused on the threat of homegrown terrorism. As the NDAA for FY-2012 increases the role of Title 10 Reservists, what role should the Reserve Component have in deterring and responding to threats on the home front?
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New Law Reviews from the Service Members Law Center:
 No. 11109 Taking a Federal Early-Out Incentive and Returning to Active Duty
No. 11108 Tennessee Secretary of State Goes the Extra Mile for Military Voters

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Publisher: Major General Andrew B. Davis, USMC (Ret.), Executive Director
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