In my opening remarks in our May Reserve Voice (Online) Memorial Day article, Memorial Day gave me a moment to take pause and honor those service members that gave the ultimate sacrifice for democracy.

There are service members’ names we know, and there are many we do not. The day started with a breakfast at the White House, where I connected with mission partners and at the end of my visit, met with President Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. 

Two weeks ago, I received from The White House Senior Advisor for Veteran Engagement, a photo of the President, First Lady, and I.

Today, like on Memorial Day, I paused to reflect on that instant.

The photo is symbolic for me. First, that moment highlights ROA’s ability to have access to the highest levels of government and to the most powerful decision maker in the world.

Second, ROA is ready to fight!  That’s what we do.

In this “Decisive Decade,” we will fight anywhere, anytime, and anyplace for our reserve component.

We fight (tonight, if we have to) and we strive to positively affect changes to help improve our reserve component readiness so that they are ready to FIGHT! 

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