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Join the Reserve Organization of America in celebrating our nation's 250th birthday! The first shots of the American Revolution came from America's Reserve forces - we literally lit the FIRST FIRES OF FREEDOM in 1775. "Regular," "Active Duty" forces wouldn't exist for months. #LateToTheParty Your challenge: exercise any way, anywhere you want, replicating the route […]
ROA's next ReserveConnect webinar on July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. ET, will cover our exciting International Programs, including those linked with European/NATO allies and South America. Hosted by our Executive Director, MG John Hashem, USA (Ret.), this webinar will include overviews of each program, experiences of officers and NCOs involved, and how you can […]
Topic: ROA All Member Virtual Town Hall Time: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Join Zoom Meeting online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82782676961?pwd=4Ka9DCvBxCvKmaoNgS4U7oGVVN6GSK.1 Or by phone: (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 827 8267 6961 Passcode: 851410
The Advocacy Reserve Organizations' Annual Summer Congress 2026 will take place in Romania, with the majority of events held in the Bucharest area. The 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Activated in the last six years for over 30 days? You’re owed medical and dental benefits by the Pentagon – and going forward, thousands more Reserve and Guard members will get TRICARE PRIME-like coverage. Join us and hear how we got here and what you need to do. YOU MUST ACT NOW TO GET REIMBURSED […]
REGISTER NOW The UPORFA XXVI International Congress is being held September 2-5, 2026, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT (EASTERN) ON AUGUST 23, 2026. Date September 2-5, 2026 Location Buenos Aires, Argentina POC BG Irene M. Zoppi, USA (Ret.), (227) 201-5551, roa.bgzoppi@gmail.com COL Nikki Buxman, USAR (256) 975-7528, nikki.buxman@gmail.com Theme Multi […]
Join ROA for an informative discussion on Reserve Component pay and benefits—what you’re entitled to, where common problems arise, and what solutions may be on the horizon. We’ll cover key issues affecting Reserve and National Guard members, including travel to drill, retirement pay, Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), and other pay unique to the Reserve […]
Founded by World War I veterans in 1922, ROA has always been the nation’s premier advocate for Guard and Reserve service members and veterans. We honor this legacy every year on October 1-22 by giving back to the communities and service members who make our Reserve Components strong, ready, and empowered. For 2026, we have […]
DATE: 10/17/2026 TIME: TBD WHERE: Virtual (Zoom) CONTACT: Diane Markham
DATE: 3/11/2027 - 3/14/2027 TIME: TBD WHERE: Washington, D.C. (ROA HQ) CONTACT: Diane Markham