by Melani Harig | Jul 7, 2026 | America 250, News and Views
For 250 years, Citizen-Soldiers have defended our nation while strengthening the communities they call home. From the first Minutemen who answered the call for liberty to today’s Reserve and National Guard members, their commitment to service has remained a...
by Melani Harig | Jul 7, 2026 | News and Views
It is with deep sorrow that we share the news of the passing of former ROA National President and Executive Director, MG Roger Sandler, USA (Ret.). MG Sandler was a Mustang, an elite Soldier who served both in the enlisted ranks and as an officer. After starting out...
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)...
