The Officer. Wntr, 2016, Vol. 92 Issue 1, p27, 4 p.
Subjects
United States. Senate, United States. Senate. Committee on Armed Services, United States. House of Representatives. Committee on Veterans' Affairs, United States. Marine Corps, United States. Army, Legislators -- Military aspects, Military personnel -- Military aspects, Armed Forces -- Reserves, and Armed Forces -- Military aspects
Abstract
Members of Congress who have served in the military on active duty, in the Reserves or both, are increasingly rare. Today, 101 members of the House and Senate [...]
The Officer. Sept-Oct, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p30, 4 p.
Subjects
United States. Air Force -- Political activity and Air forces -- Political aspects
Abstract
At visits to Air Force installations around the country, my colleagues and I have heard a consistent message from Airmen of all components: 'We just want to continue to serve [...]
The Officer. Dec, 2009, Vol. 85 Issue 10, p17, 5 p.
Subjects
United States. Congress -- Directories, Republican Party (United States) -- Directories, Democratic Party (United States) -- Directories, and Legislators -- Directories
Abstract
The 111th Congress convened in January 2009. For this second session, use the following directory for contacting your elected officials, especially when preparing for ROAs 2010 National Convention (see page [...]
The Officer. Wntr, 2015, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p12, 2 p.
Subjects
United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, United States. Senate -- Powers and duties, and Lobbying -- Methods
Abstract
Whether you visit your senator or representative here in Washington, D.C., or in your home state, you need to prepare to optimize your time and message. Members of Congress have [...]
The Officer. Sept-Oct, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p7, 3 p.
Subjects
United States. Coast Guard -- Political activity, Bills, Legislative -- Political aspects, Defense spending -- Political aspects, and Football teams -- Political aspects
Abstract
Despite bipartisan cooperation, the Fiscal Year 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill prompted heated debates and prolonged hours on the floor before passage. As evidence of the [...]
The Officer. Summer, 2015, Vol. 91 Issue 2, p11, 1 p.
Subjects
Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Military policy, Reserve Officers Association of the United States -- Political activity, Political organizations -- Political activity, Soldiers -- Compensation and benefits, Soldiers -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Lobbying -- Methods
Abstract
ROA's re-energized role in advocacy for the Reserve Components is showing concrete results within the first six months of the 114th Congress. MCRMC ROA reviewed the [...]
The Officer. Jan-Feb, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 1, p22, 4 p.
Subjects
United States. Library of Congress, United States. Federal Reserve Board, and Soldiers -- Military aspects
Abstract
With the war over, the defense budget shrinking, and the military shifting its focus to new challenges, a panel of experts concluded that the time was right to merge the [...]
Government regulation, Company business management, Reserve Officers Association of the United States -- Management, Military courts -- Laws, regulations and rules, Armed Forces -- Reserves, Armed Forces -- Compensation and benefits, and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1988-1993
Abstract
Section 513 of the FY05 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) calls for a 'Commission on the National Guard and Reserves.' ROA successfully took a lead role in advocating passage of [...]
The Officer. Jan-Feb, 2003, Vol. 79 Issue 1, p12, 3 p.
Subjects
Company personnel management, United States. Congress -- Political activity, and United States. Department of Defense -- Human resource management
Abstract
LTC STEPHEN P. ANDERSON, AUS (RET.) LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL, ROA There are three major areas that we will concentrate on during the coming year: tax relief for Reservists and [...]
The Officer. Nov, 2006, Vol. 82 Issue 9, p40, 3 p.
Subjects
Reserve Officers Association of the United States -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Reserve Officers Association of the United States -- Location, Reserve Officers Association of the United States -- Buildings and facilities, Trade and professional associations -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, Trade and professional associations -- Location, and Trade and professional associations -- Buildings and facilities
Abstract
In early February, as the 110th Congress settles into s first session, the Reserve Officers Association will be resettling into its remodeled headquarters. Both are reasons to come to Washington, [...]
The Officer. Summer, 2015, Vol. 91 Issue 2, p12, 1 p.
Subjects
Government regulation, United States. Department of Defense -- Powers and duties, United States. Senate. Committee on Appropriations -- Powers and duties, United States. House of Representatives. Committee on Appropriations -- Powers and duties, Reserve Officers Association of the United States -- Political activity, Soldiers -- Compensation and benefits, Soldiers -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Soldiers -- Government finance
Abstract
The final report on the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission (MCRMC) provided 15 recommendations on pay and benefits (see 'Recommendations of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission' on [...]
The Officer. Nov, 2008, Vol. 84 Issue 9, p12, 3 p.
Subjects
Government regulation, United States. House of Representatives -- Government finance, United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, United States. House of Representatives -- Laws, regulations and rules, Defense spending -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Defense spending -- Political aspects
Abstract
Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least [...]
The Officer. Sept-Oct, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p12, 2 p.
Subjects
United States. Senate. Committee on Armed Services -- Political activity, United States. Department of Defense -- Political activity, Budget sequestration -- Military aspects, and Budget sequestration -- Political aspects
Abstract
Capitol Hill and the White House are stepping around the elephant in the room--sequestration. Drafts of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and appropriations are using the president's budget as [...]
The Officer. Sept-Oct, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p11, 1 p.
Subjects
Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Powers and duties, Treaties -- Laws, regulations and rules, and Treaties -- Ratification
Abstract
Globalism confronts sovereignty with every session of Congress when United Nations treaties are brought up for ratification. Unfortunately, the end results often weigh more heavily than the means to get [...]
The Officer. March-April, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 2, p10, 2 p.
Subjects
United States. House of Representatives -- Political activity, Weapons systems -- Political aspects, and Defense spending -- Political aspects
Abstract
Amid a climate of fiscal confusion, Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 51st year in a row. The House of Representatives voted 315 to [...]
The Officer. July-August, 2012, Vol. 88 Issue 4, p10, 2 p.
Subjects
United States. Department of Defense -- Political activity, United States. Senate. Committee on Armed Services -- Political activity, Defense spending -- Military aspects, and Defense spending -- Political aspects
Abstract
With a tight budget, assembling the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a zero-sum game. A reverse Jenga; if something is added, something is taken away. In theory, [...]
The Officer. Wntr, 2015, Vol. 91 Issue 1, p6, 3 p.
Subjects
Government regulation, United States. Congress -- Military policy, Reserve Officers Association of the United States -- Political activity, Lobbying -- Methods, Legislation -- Methods, Armed Forces -- Reserves, and Armed Forces -- Laws, regulations and rules
Abstract
While I may be the new legislative director for ROA, many of you will recognize that I am actually returning to a position I held from 2002 to 2005. When [...]
The Officer. Sept-Oct, 2011, Vol. 87 Issue 5, p14, 1 p.
Subjects
United States. Congress -- Military policy, Reserve Officers Association of the United States, Armed Forces -- Reserves, and Bills, Legislative
Abstract
Often used to reference odds and ends, flotsam and jetsam are defined at the website www.phrases.com. The site describes flotsam as items that are floating as a consequence of the [...]
The Officer. Sept-Oct, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 5, p10, 1 p.
Subjects
United States. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs -- Calendars, United States. Senate. Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs -- Political activity, Armed Forces -- Reserves, Armed Forces -- Political aspects, and Armed Forces -- Calendars
Abstract
Recent outreach efforts to different committees provided the Reserve Officers Association with new opportunities to testify. In just 30 days, ROA appeared before Congress five times. The Senate [...]
The Officer. Nov-Dec, 2013, Vol. 89 Issue 6, p10, 1 p.
Subjects
United States. Senate. Committee on Armed Services -- Political activity and Bills, Legislative -- Political aspects
Abstract
A question often asked at this time of year is when the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) will be passed. Events surrounding Congress, coupled with bad habits, have caused a [...]
