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SUMMARY:ROA America250 Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the Reserve Organization of America in celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday! \nThe first shots of the American Revolution came from America’s Reserve forces – we literally lit the FIRST FIRES OF FREEDOM in 1775. \n“Regular\,” “Active Duty” forces wouldn’t exist for months. #LateToTheParty \nYour challenge: exercise any way\, anywhere you want\, replicating the route America’s Reserve forces took to chase British “Regulars” from Concorde all the way to the shores of Charlestown\, Massachusetts. 19.9 miles total\, spread over 30 days. Begin July 1st\, end any time between then and July 29th\, 2026. Then log the activity and see your avatar move across the route. \nDETAILS: \nStart: 1 July\, 12:00am\nEnd: 29 July\, 11:59pm \nJoin our challenge today!
URL:https://roa.org/event/roa-america250-challenge/
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:CIOR/CIOMR/CISOR Summer Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Advocacy Reserve Organizations’ Annual Summer Congress 2026 will take place in Romania\, with the majority of events held in the Bucharest area. \nThe Summer Congress comprises several participant groups\, including the CIOR Council\, Committees\, and parallel events such as CIMEX\, MILCOMP\, and YROW. Each group will follow its own dedicated program\, including meetings and special activities. \nThe Congress is hosted by the Asociația Ofițerilor în Rezervă din România (AORR). Separate invitations for CIOMR and CISOR participants will be issued by the respective organizations. \nSchedules and Fees\nCouncil and Committees – €560 (August 3-7)\nCIMEX (Only) – €270 (July 31 – August 3)\nCIMIC-C + CIMEX – €350\nMILCOMP – €330 (August 1-8)\nYROW – €460 (August 2-7)\nDAL program participation fee (without meals) – €250 \nKey Program Events\nMonday- Summer Congress start & Opening Ceremony\nTuesday – Joint presentations & meetings\nWednesday – Symposium & Presidential Dinner\nThursday – Council meeting and Tabletop Exercise\nFriday – Council meeting and Gala dinner \nMain Venue\nSheraton Hotel Bucharest CIOR Council and most Committees \nArrivals\nParticipants are recommended to arrive 1 day prior to the start of their respective program. \nRegistration\nCLICK HERE to register for the event.\nCLICK HERE to see the registration form explained.\nRegistrations must be completed no later than June 30\, 2026 (Eastern European Summer Time – UTC+3).\nPayments must be made no later than July 10\, 2026 (Eastern European Summer Time – UTC+3). \nDress code\nCouncil and Committees – Service dress\nOther event participants – Combat dress\nFriday Gala Dinner – Gala uniform \nPoint of contact Questions and additional information\nInternational Event: office@aorr.org.ro\nUS CIOR VP\, CAPT Bob Carmack\, bcarmack@roa.org \nAttachments\nPresentation on the CIOR Summer Congress 2026\nRegistration Form Explained\nInvitation to Event – CIOR – 3.4.2026\nWarning Order – 20.5.2026
URL:https://roa.org/event/cior-ciomr-cisor-summer-congress/
CATEGORIES:International
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000
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SUMMARY:ReserveConnect Forum: Reserve Component Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we talk transition from the Reserve Component – whether simply ending a term of service\, retiring\, or leaving a period of active duty. Our Reserve force has no equivalent of the Active Duty-specific Transition Assistance Program (TAP)\, so ROA staff and partners will be talking about the gaps and challenges of transitioning out of the Guard and Reserve\, the new DD 214-1\, employment resources\, and new skills you can learn now to thrive in and out of Reserve service. We will also introduce our upcoming ReserveTransition course that we will be launching in 2027! Click below to register for the webinar of your choice (they will both cover the same topics!). \nRegister for the webinars: \n\n12:00p.m. ET Webinar – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ScBVLnllRJGcfsFXSHPuVQ\n7:00p.m. ET Webinar – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/s33FfO6ISSW5nJsGmceVMw
URL:https://roa.org/event/reserveconnect-forum-reserve-component-transition/
CATEGORIES:National
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SUMMARY:ReserveConnect Forum: Reserve Component Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we talk transition from the Reserve Component – whether simply ending a term of service\, retiring\, or leaving a period of active duty. Our Reserve force has no equivalent of the Active Duty-specific Transition Assistance Program (TAP)\, so ROA staff and partners will be talking about the gaps and challenges of transitioning out of the Guard and Reserve\, the new DD 214-1\, employment resources\, and new skills you can learn now to thrive in and out of Reserve service. We will also introduce our upcoming ReserveTransition course that we will be launching in 2027! Click below to register for the webinar of your choice (they will both cover the same topics!). \nRegister for the webinars: \n\n12:00p.m. ET Webinar – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ScBVLnllRJGcfsFXSHPuVQ\n7:00p.m. ET Webinar – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/s33FfO6ISSW5nJsGmceVMw
URL:https://roa.org/event/reserveconnect-forum-reserve-component-transition-2/
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T140000
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SUMMARY:Whiskey Valor Foundation Whiskey Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Join ROA and Friendly Forces for a whiskey tasting hosted by Whiskey Valor Foundation at ROA headquarters on August 15\, 2026\, at 2pm ET. Open to veterans\, Reservists\, service members\, and military supporters\, this event offers an opportunity to learn more about each organization’s mission while enjoying an evening of camaraderie. Registration is required and admission is free with a donation of items for military care packages. Complimentary Uber vouchers will be provided to encourage responsible drinking and for safe transportation home. You can register at https://givebutter.com/WhiskeyTastingROA.
URL:https://roa.org/event/whiskey-valor-foundation-whiskey-tasting/
CATEGORIES:National
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902
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SUMMARY:UPORFA XXVI International Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW\n  \nThe UPORFA XXVI International Congress is being held September 2-5\, 2026\, in Buenos Aires\, Argentina. \nREGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT (EASTERN) ON AUGUST 16\, 2026.\nDate\nSeptember 2-5\, 2026 \nLocation\nBuenos Aires\, Argentina \nPOC\nBG Irene M. Zoppi\, USA (Ret.)\, (227) 201-5551\, roa.bgzoppi@gmail.com\nCOL Nikki Buxman\, USAR (256) 975-7528\, nikki.buxman@gmail.com \nTheme\nMulti Domain Operations: Current Status\, Future Challenges\, and Reserve Force Integration \nObjective\nPromote best practices\, exchange experiences\, develop new doctrines\, and enhance interoperability for hemispheric security—focusing on the modernization of armed forces and the integration and strengthening of reserve forces. \nFormat\nWe plan to expand the congress agenda and offer more options for attendees. UNOR will subsidize a Tactical Medicine Certification Course (see below). We are pursuing a local sponsor to host a symbolic shooting contest for a limited number of national representatives\, to be scheduled alongside congress activities on Thursday or Friday afternoon. Additionally\, we will invite our colleagues from OSMTH to take part in an ordination on Sunday\, August 30\, for which we expect the attendance of some US and European officers. We will invite members of CIOR (some of whom also belong to OSMTH) and seek participation from countries with military attachés in the region and from NATO partners. Depending on speakers and attendees\, we may combine presentations into panels for plenary sessions to streamline topics and broaden participation. \nNOTE: Book Your Flight Early. Because Buenos Aires is a long trip for many of us\, you are encouraged to secure flights sooner rather than later. Some attendees may want to extend their stay. \nFacilities\nAt present\, as our Joint Chief of Staff’s suggestion\, the most likely venue is the General San Martín Hall at the Ministry of Defense\, which also houses the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Argentine Army Headquarters. This location offers important advantages\, including on-site medical support\, enhanced security\, and coordinated transportation. \nAgenda\nThe agenda for this year’s congress is now in its final stages of development. Organizers are aligning speakers\, refining panel themes\, and sequencing events to balance professional content with opportunities for collaboration and engagement. As final confirmations come in from participating nations and partner organizations\, the schedule is being shaped to highlight modernization\, reserve‑force integration\, and the relationship‑building that keeps delegations returning year after year. \n• 30 August\n• 1 September: Practical application session for the Tactical Emergency Casualty Care (TECC) international certification\n• 2 September\n• 3 September: Congress in session\n• 4 September: Congress in session\n• 5 September: Gala \nRegistration (REGISTER NOW)\n• Military Fee: $410\nIncludes the welcome cocktail reception\, lunch and coffee breaks on Thursday and Friday\, the gala dinner\, and transfers between the referenced hotels and congress activities. Note: Airport transfers are not included. \n• Non-Military/Guest: $300\nIncludes the welcome cocktail reception\, city tours on Thursday and Friday (lunch on those days at participant’s expense)\, and the gala dinner. Note: Airport transfers are not included. \n• Cancellation: A cancellation fee of $25 will be charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be offered for cancellations received after midnight (Eastern)\, August 16th. \n• Deadline: Registration will close at midnight (Eastern)\, August 16th. \nHotel\nClick here (English) or here (Spanish) for choices and rates. In general\, the Sheraton (information below) is where the US Delegation stays. \nSheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center\nSan Martín 1225 1275\, C1104 Cdad. Autónoma de Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nPhone: +54 11 4318-9000\nRates: $100-$200\nEvent organizers are currently working on securing an event block with special rates. \nTransportation\nAttendees/participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the airport. \nTravel Requirements Summary\n– Argentina (for U.S. citizens)\nNo visa required for tourism up to 90 days.\nPassport must be valid for duration of stay.\nNo special vaccinations required.\nDomestic flights are frequent and reliable.\n– Uruguay (via ferry or flight)\nNo visa required for U.S. citizens.\nPassport required.\nFerry operators require passport at check-in.\nNo special vaccinations required.\n– Brazil (if visiting Iguazú Falls Brazil side)\nU.S. citizens may need an e-visa depending on current policy.\nPassport required.\nBorder crossing at Iguazú is straightforward with tour operators. \nMedical Certification Course (Optional. Requires separate registration.)\nThe Union of Reserve Officers of the Armed Forces of the Nation of Argentina organizes\, within the framework of the UPORFA Congress 2026 in Buenos Aires\, is conducting a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care TECC course focused on lifesaving trauma care in high-risk environments. \nTECC is a modern framework for emergency trauma management derived from battlefield medicine and adapted to situations such as active violence incidents\, disasters\, remote environments and other circumstances where immediate care must be provided before conventional emergency medical services arrive. The methodology focuses on preventing the most common causes of preventable death in trauma\, particularly severe bleeding\, airway obstruction and respiratory compromise. \nThe course is delivered in two phases. The distance learning phase includes three online sessions of approximately one hour each supported by materials available through a virtual campus platform. Classes are conducted primarily in Spanish while course materials are bilingual. Some working knowledge of Spanish is therefore desirable for participants. Final exams will be held in both Spanish and English. \nThe distance (preparatory) phase will include three live classes and e-learning through UNOR’s virtual campus. Classes will be held August 12\, 1900-2000 EST; August 19\, 2026\, 1900-2000 EST; and August 26\, 2026\, 1900-2000 EST. \nThe residential phase will take place on Tuesday\, September 1\, 2026\, from 0800 to 1700 at a location to be designated in Buenos Aires. This in-person session focuses on practical lifesaving skills including hemorrhage control\, tourniquet use\, wound packing\, airway management\, trauma assessment and casualty movement. \nThe course is open to participating officers as well as friends and family and no prior medical training is required. Participants who complete the program will receive an international TECC certification\, as well as a military diploma by UNOR. \nThis is an optional event and is not included in your registration. Course fee is USD $250 including training materials and international certification. For additional information and registration details contact tecc@unorargentina.org. \nOptional Self-Directed Itineraries (to Make the Most of Your Trip)\nIf you are considering arriving ahead of the meetings\, consider one of the optional itineraries. Reviewing these before purchasing airfare may help you plan the best travel window. Also\, check the weather\, so you can dress comfortably.
URL:https://roa.org/event/uporfa2026/
CATEGORIES:International
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DATE: 10/17/2026 \nTIME: TBD \nWHERE: Virtual (Zoom) \nCONTACT: Diane Markham
URL:https://roa.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Executive Committee
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270315
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SUMMARY:2027 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:DATE: 3/11/2027 – 3/14/2027 \nTIME: TBD \nWHERE: Washington\, D.C. (ROA HQ) \nCONTACT: Diane Markham
URL:https://roa.org/event/2027-annual-meeting-2/
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