Sept. 30, 2009

LEGISLATION AND MILITARY POLICY UPDATES:
Senate Updates ROA Charter
The Senate passed the Reserve Officers Association Modernization Act of 2009 (S.1599) Sept. 25 updating ROA’s congressional charter for the 21st century.
 See the press release (pdf)

Coast Guard Authorization
On Sept. 24, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a $10 billion Coast Guard Authorization bill (H.R. 3619). The bill authorizes $200 million more in 2010 than requested by President Obama, and includes $6.8 billion for operations and maintenance, $1.6 billion for acquisitions and the authority to increase active duty personnel to 47,000.
 Learn more about the bill on Govtrack Web site

Take Action To Support ROA Resolution on C-17s
There are currently 10 C-17s in the Senate version of the Defense Appropriations Bill and an amendment being offered to strike their funding, which will be voted on today. Your support is again urgently needed. You can petition for the C-17 funding at both ROA's and Boeing's sites. Please take action now.
 C17ForAmerica.com
 Take Action Now!

SERVICEMEMBER LAW CENTER UPDATE:
Law Review 0702 Update 1.0—USERRA Generally
by CAPT Samuel F. Wright, JAGC, USN (Ret.)
When calling or e-mailing, don’t use your employer’s computer or phone.  
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ROA NEWS:
RECENT BLOG ENTRIES: 
 Welcome to ROA's new blog: The Reserve Officer
 Reserve Components Stand to See Increase in NGREA
 U.S. Senate Updates ROA Charter
 How will health care reform really affect your TRICARE?
 Air Force Reserve Chief Discusses Operational Reserve 

THE OFFICER October 2009 Issue
Re-energizing ROA for Those Who Serve by RADM Paul Kayye, MC, USNR (Ret.)
This past year, ROA National President COL Ladd Pattillo, USAR (Ret.), declared his term as "The Year of the Citizen Warrior." We are still engaged in a global war on terrorism, and no end appears in sight. As of the middle of August, there were 143,105 Guard and Reserve Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guard members on active duty. When we are finished in Iraq and Afghanistan, the world will still be facing the threat of terrorists, as these extremists blatantly remind us.
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'Changes' -- Round 2 by MG David R. Bockel, USA (Ret.)
By now, the word should be out regarding our new winter National Convention at the Hilton Washington in D.C. Feb 7 - 10, 2010, its registration process and fees, and its programs. You probably noticed a couple of significant differences in the usual events, particularly the food events.
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ROA Honored with ESGR's Pro Patria Award
Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve honored the Reserve Officers Association with its second highest award, the Pro Patria Award, which is translated "for our nation." It was presented for exceptionally meritorious service for supporting the National Guard and Reserve at a ceremony Sept 24 at the Washington Navy Yard.

New ROA-Endorsed EA+ Program Web Site launched
We are proud to announce the launch of the new ROA Endorsed Emergency Assistance Plus (EA+) Program Web site. Get exclusive benefits at money-saving group rates for ROA Members and their families. It’s all waiting for you here.
 Visit the ROA Endorsed EA+ Program Web site

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