by Melani Harig | Jun 25, 2026 | Reserve Voice Magazine 2026
By Maj. Gen. Peggy Chamberlain Wilmoth, USA (Ret.), ROA President We are celebrating America’s 250th Birthday this year, which has me thinking about my ancestor, David Chamberlain, a Revolutionary War soldier from Massachusetts. He served as a minuteman and drummer...
by Melani Harig | Jun 25, 2026 | Reserve Voice Magazine 2026
By Matthew Schwartzman, ROA Director of Legislation and Military Policy My trip began at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu—named for the Medal of Honor recipient and longest-serving sitting U.S. senator at his death, who lost his right arm fighting...
by Melani Harig | Jun 25, 2026 | Reserve Voice Magazine 2026
By Maj. Gen. John B. Hashem, USA (Ret.), ROA Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director Happy 250th, America! This commemorative edition of ROA’s Reserve Voice marks America’s milestone with a clear purpose, bringing together the perspectives of Reserve Component (RC)...
by Melani Harig | Jun 25, 2026 | Reserve Voice Magazine 2026
By Sgt. Maj. Steve Minyard, USA (Ret.), ROA Director of Programs Empowering our members to thrive in today and tomorrow’s Reserve. Since 1922, ROA has fought for holistic benefits that enable our current and former members of the Reserve Components to thrive. ROA’s...
by Melani Harig | Jun 25, 2026 | Reserve Voice Magazine 2026
By Gen. Steve Nordhaus, Chief, National Guard Bureau, Joint Chiefs of Staff The story of America is, in no small measure, the story of the National Guard. As the United States’ 250th anniversary affords us the opportunity to reflect, we recognize the...
