ROA Weekly Newsletter for January 28, 2009
In this Issue:
Headlining this week are upcoming Defense Education Forums and the release of the February/March OFFICER magazine.

LEGISLATION AND MILITARY POLICY UPDATE:
Military Projects are Part of Stimulus Plan
Last week, ROA Legislation and Military Policy reported the stimulus proposal, released Jan. 15, could exceed $160 billion, and Reserve base construction projects are among the list. Air Force Times reports $12.5 billion in military and veterans construction programs.
 Air Force Times Article

MEMBERSHIP UPDATE:
Membership Survey Has Almost 500 Respondents
There's still time to take the ROA membership Survey. Your voice counts, so we need your feedback.
 Take the survey

ROA NEWS:
ROA Proactively Sets 2009 Legislative Agenda Advocating Changes to USERRA Laws
Military Times interviewed Lt. Gen. Dennis McCarthy, ROA Executive Director, for its Feb. 2 issue on the seven issues ROA will address the Congress this year, including changes in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, and the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act. The article appeared in the Army and Navy Times.
 Click here to read the article (PDF format)

COMMUNICATION UPDATES:
Get Your February/March OFFICER Issue  
The February/March OFFICER issue focuses on the ROA’s important role in the government, Strategic Reserve still required, and Keystrikes: the New Warfighting Domain.

 Visit the OFFICER Online page
 Read the magazine (PDF format)

Highlighted on ROA's Web Site: Component Resources
Find everything from A to Z on Component Resources page. Looking for Family Support? We got it. Mobilization Information sites? Visit to get your questions answered!
 Click for Resources Page

Great American Video of the week
ROA is a participating organization in the Great Americans video archive effort. Tune in to watch the video of the journey of a Soldier shot by Iraqi sniper filmed for the History Channel. 
 Watch this week's video of the journey of a Soldier
 Upload your videos on the Great Americans Web site

NEWS FOR CITIZEN WARRIORS:
Air Force Reservists Participate in Inaugural Parade
Command of 4th Air Force Changes Hands
Op tempo puts job-protection rights at risk
Details emerge on Post-9/11 GI Bill
National Guard and Reserve Activated as of January 27, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Accepting Applications
The 'Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities' (EBV) are accepting applications for admission. EBV, first introduced by the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University in 2007, offers cutting edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management to soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines disabled as a result of their service supporting operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
 EBV Web site

Free Education for Wounded Warriors and Spouses
The Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has an Educational Foundation that runs a program called “Creating Futures,” which is providing veterans with the opportunity to obtain employable skills to achieve rewarding careers.
 If you are a veteran or spouse and have an interest in the IT field, please check the information on the NAUS Web site on the Veterans page. 
 Read more about the program
 CompTIA Creating Futures Web site

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 Click here for a printable Personal Property log
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EVENTS:
ROA Mid-Winter Conference & Reserve Component Expo
February 1-4, 2009
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, D.C.
Click here to Register Online

Defense Education Forum
To find out what DEF events are scheduled, Click Here

CIOR Mid-Winter Seminar February 15-18, 2009
Wesseling, Germany 

CIOR/CIOMR Mid-Winter Meeting
February 18-21, 2009
Brussels, Belgium 

ROA 2009 National Convention
July 8-11, 2009
Marriott World Center
Orlando, Fla.

NETWORKING:
Want to network with fellow ROA members online? Check out these opportunities:
 ROA on Facebook
 ROA on Linked-In
 MyROA

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY:
January 27, 1973: The United States and Vietnam sign the Paris Peace Accords, ending U.S. participation in the Vietnam War and restoring peace in Vietnam.
 See Paris Peace Treaty Web site 



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