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

Speaker Update: JCS Chairman Added to Agenda
General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will address attendees at ROA's National Security Symposium. 
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Speaker Update: HASC Chairman Confirmed
Rep. Buck McKeon has been confirmed to deliver keynote remarks during this year's closing session.
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Speaker Update: Rep. Allen West Joins Schedule  
Congressman Allen West will speak to NSS attendees on Wed. Feburary 1.
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New Law Reviews

No. 1208 What Happens to My Stock Option Plan When I Get Mobilized?
  No. 1207 Can I Sell My Holiday Time?
  No. 1206 Supreme Court Endorses the Ministerial Exception 

Important Notice to All ROA Members

ROA Executive Director, Major General Drew Davis is asking all ROA members to watch this important briefing on the proposed expansion of membership eligibility.

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Defense Secretary Reveals Strategy for Military Budget
Department of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta outlined his approach to cut military spending on Thursday, January 5. Panetta recommended a smaller and leaner military that is more agile and flexible to meet the challenges of the changing warfare of the 21st century. In his remarks, the Defense Secretary contended that the DoD will structure and pace the reductions in a manner that will reexamine the elements in the active and reserve components, maintain a strong National Guard and Reserve, retain a healthy cadre of officers, and preserve the nation's defense industrial base.
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New Blog Posts
Homegrown Terrorism: Reservists as First Responders
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?  

A Prominent Role Calls for a Prominent Voice
Will the Senate passage of an amendment to allow the National Guard a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gain a seat for the Reserve?

Breakthrough in Veterans Unemployment
ROA witnesses President Obama sign into law the VOW to Hire Heroes Act .