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 | May 31, 2026 | News and Views
By Maj. Gen John B. Hashem, USA (Ret.), ROA Executive Director One of the things that has become increasingly clear to me is that the Reserve Component is evolving faster than many organizations around it. Today’s citizen-warriors operate in a world of rapid... by Melani Harig | May 31, 2026 | News and Views
Planning to run the Army Ten-Miler this fall? We want YOU to join our team! All current and former Reserve Component service members, spouses, children, and survivors are eligible to join. All you need to do is sign up and commit to raise a minimum of $500 for ROA to... by Melani Harig | May 31, 2026 | Advocacy, News and Views
ROA applauds and thanks Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for his commitment to take another look at the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI), and also thanks Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, for raising the issue of the FY 2027... by Melani Harig | May 31, 2026 | Advocacy, News and Views
ROA recently called on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense to fully fund the President’s FY 2027 budget request for 18 KC-130J aircraft for the Navy Reserve, ahead of the Subcommittee’s May 21, 2026, hearing on the Department of the Navy... 