U.S. Army Reserve Cols. John and Judi Davenport, retired, (above left) visited Normandy, France in June. “I was honored to be selected to represent all the women who served,” said Judi. The wreath laying ceremony on Omaha Beach was part of the year-long...
Members of the South Carolina Department of ROA celebrated the Navy’s 249th birthday with veterans, staff and their families at Piedmont Acute-Care in Piedmont, South Carolina. We celebrated with some of the Navy’s time-honored traditions. After the pledge of...
AROUND THE FORCENational POW/MIA Recognition Day (Sept 20)On National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day, we remember the debt we owe to our POWs and MIAs and to their families. We pay tribute an convey eternal gratitude to our former...
Don’t Miss Out on ROA’s 22 Days of Service! The countdown is on! Join us for 22 Days of Service from October 1-22, 2024, and make a difference in your community. This is your opportunity to pledge your commitment to impactful service and be part of a...
An obelisk monument marks a burial site in Mountain View Cemetery in honor of Union soldiers who fought for reunification and the abolition of slavery during the American Civil War from April 12, 1861-April 9, 1865. Courtesy Reserve Organization of America NW021...
ROA’s Department of Tennessee hosted their annual meeting in Franklin on August 24, led by Doug Gilbert, president of the department. Judi Davenport, former ROA national president, provided an update on ROA’s international programs, highlighting upcoming...
