Describe why you are proud to be an ROA member.

“I’m proud to be a part of a military organization that focuses on the needs of the reserve services and those who are currently serving or have proudly served their Nation.”
 
Describe how ROA has benefitted you in your military career.

“ROA has provided me with mentors that have guided me through my Army career. This is an organization that has ensured I receive equal benefits, resources, and proper equipment to do my mission.”

Describe why you are proud to be an ROA member.

“I am proud to be a member of the Reserve Organization of America (ROA), which is the only organization whose mission is to support all services and ranks of the reserve components. The mission of the Reserves has changed since I joined in 1985 until I was retired in 2017. The op-tempo of our reserve components has never been higher and the ROA is always there to support our reserve forces.”

Describe how ROA has benefitted you in your military career.

“The Reserve Organization of America (ROA) has benefited me from my early days as a Second Lieutenant in 1987 until my mandatory retirement as a Colonel in 2017. As a young Lieutenant, I recall the ROA mentors who taught our Officer Development Programs. Today I serve as a member on the ROA National Family Readiness Support Committee, ROA Illinois Vice President, and ROA Chapter 48 Newsletter Chairman.”

Describe why you are proud to be an ROA member.

“ROA is the only VSO that focuses on the funding of personnel, equipment, and training for our Reserve Components, thus contributing to a strong national defense. We can sleep safely at night because of the work done by ROA.”

Describe how ROA has benefitted you in your military career.

“ROA gave me the opportunity to develop my leadership skills in a non-threatening environment. ROA's senior leaders encouraged me, providing the necessary guidance so I was successful in my military, and as a DA Civilian, my civilian assignments. As a retiree, ROA provides me an opportunity to continue serving our country.”

Describe why you are proud to be an ROA member.

“I am proud that we assist a variety of organizations through donations and support. The ROA has been proactive in protecting our military rights and values. I feel honored to assist in an organization that preserves our past, creates current opportunities and looks to the future for Reservists.”

Describe how ROA has benefitted you in your military career.

“As a new enlisted retiree, it has been beneficial to see the overall picture of what the ROA provides for their members. During my military career, I had the opportunity to work with many ROA members. I am grateful to be a life member and look forward to supporting the ROA cause in the future."

Describe why you are proud to be an ROA member.

“As the primary source for legislation regarding the Uniformed Services is carried out by the individual Services and the Reserve Components are only a piece of that effort, ROA stands alone as the sole advocate for the Reserve Components of All the Services and members of All Ranks.

I am very proud to be a participant in that significant effort.”

Describe how ROA has benefitted you in your military career.

“Where else can a member of the Reserve Components meet and learn directly from National and Service Leadership. As one who has personally met with Presidents Regan to Bush at ROA events and numerous Commandants, Chiefs of Staff, and their respective Directors of the Reserves, I feel privileged to have had that insider awareness in making career decisions. That access even led to a tour with the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff (pictured above) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Such an opportunity would not have been possible without ROA opening the door.”