1955

ROA contributes to Reserve Officers Personnel Act; in 1956 wins Reserve Readiness Pay, compensating Reserve officers involuntarily released from active duty.

1958

ROA wins a Pay Bill in 1958, including active and retired reservists in pay scales.

1959

ROA-championed “WAC bill” becomes law in 1959, giving WWII women auxiliary veterans credit for retirement and pay.

1963

Supports legislation establishing Reserve Program Administration for USCGR. Defeats DoD-proposed merger of the Army.

1966

Reserve into the National Guard (not supported by the Reserve Forces Policy Board) in 1966 and won mandatory Reserve Component strength levels.