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ROA Strengthens Transatlantic Defense Dialogue at Strategic Security Seminar

Photo Credit: Retired Col. Mark W. Griffith, U.S. Army | See full album on Flickr. The Reserve Organization of America (ROA) reaffirmed its...

Dept. of North Carolina team briefs attendees at USAF IRR Muster

Sgt. First Class Karl Whitby and I attended the annual mandatory Air Force IRR Muster. We had a recruiting table with the department table throw....

September Up to the Minute Man Update

Click image above to watch the video update from Matthew Schwartzman, Director, Legislation and Military Policy filmed Sept. 12, 2025. ...

Retired Rear Adm. Paul Kayye Honored for Service, Presented Historic Naval Warfare Volume

Photo by retired Capt. Joe Pica, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); original story submitted by retired Lt. Col. Mike Moose,...

Big news—ROA is launching online voting!

For the first time ever, all eligible members can vote in elections. The voting portal will be open September 1-30, 2025. Make sure...

Candidates Corner: Voting Season, September 1-30, 2025

During the 2025 Voting Season, September 1-30, 2025, ROA members will elect 12 new members to the Executive Committee. For each service section:...

Strategic Lift, Tactical Edge: Aviation’s Readiness Role

Get ready for an unforgettable experience—ROA’s Annual Meeting is heading to Washington, D.C.! Join fellow members from across the country for a...

ROA attends SecDef meeting to discuss collaboration between DoD, support orgs

ROA's Trey Criner, Director of Operations, and sixteen leaders from MSOs, VSOs participated in the discussion focused on how DOD and MSO/VSOs can...

Esteemed ROA member leads WWII tour in Normandy, France for Smithsonian Journeys

Article and photos submitted by retired Col. John R. O'Shea, U.S. ArmyRetired Col. John R. O'Shea, U.S. Army (above) leads a memorial service at the...