by admin | Dec 27, 2023 | Archive
With the Dec. 11 news that the Reserve Forces Policy Board will have new leadership under the Hon. Lisa S. Disbrow, former under secretary of the Air Force, and a retired Air Force Reserve colonel, the Reserve Organization of America extends congratulations to Colonel...
by admin | Dec 22, 2023 | Archive
The news of Rear Adm. Robert “Bob” Merrilees’ passing fills the Reserve Organization of America with deep sorrow. Merrilees was a man of service well-known for his dedication and commitment to others and the nation. After getting a bachelor of science and masters in...
by admin | Dec 22, 2023 | Archive
Denise and Phillip Sickinger, Texas Chapter 33 (Houston) represented ROA at the Army Reserve Yellow Ribbon event Dec. 9, 2023. There were approximately 350 attendees and they distributed 23 STARs schoolkits. Denise was also able to donate 48 pillowcases to deployers...
by admin | Dec 22, 2023 | Archive
Past National President Brig. Gen. William “Bill” Basnett, USAF (retired), celebrated his 90th birthday on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2023. His children hosted the event and he was joined by friends, family and fellow ROA members.
by admin | Dec 22, 2023 | Archive
The Department of Defense has released the 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on January 1, 2024. An estimated $27.9 billion will be paid to approximately...
by admin | Dec 13, 2023 | Archive
The Reserve Organization of America commends the decision made Dec. 6 to ground all Osprey CV-22 aircraft pending operational safety investigations. The decision was announced just one week after ROA wrote to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin calling for the...
