The Voice of the Reserve Component
in California and Nevada
We operate where other organizations cannot, serving as a trusted advocate for Reserve and National Guard service members--officers, enlisted, families--at every level of government. With its unequaled credibility on America’s Reserve Components, ROA is a powerful advocate in Congress, the Pentagon and VA, and policymaker offices throughout Washington. ROA leads the nation’s efforts to ensure the Reserve Components are strong and ready, and Reserve Component families are well cared for.

All members are invited to the monthly Department Meeting on Wednesday, August 26th 

Reserve Retirees Approaching 60 Need to Start Planning Now

New Height-Weight Standards for Servicemembers

Army Cuts Free Legal Help for Guard and Reserve Soldiers Facing Medical Discharge
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Join us as we talk transition from the Reserve Component – whether simply ending a term of service, retiring, or leaving a period of active duty. Our Reserve force has no equivalent of the Active Duty-specific Transition Assistance Program (TAP), so ROA staff and partners will be talking about the gaps and challenges of transitioning out of the Guard and Reserve, the new DD 214-1, employment resources, and new skills you can learn now to thrive in and out of Reserve service. We will also introduce our upcoming ReserveTransition course that we will be launching in 2027!  Register for this Zoom meeting and view past Forums.

 

EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR OUR RESERVE-CONNECTED FAMILIES

“As a member of America’s Reserve, you deserve education resources to guarantee you are the best educated, future-looking force in American history.”  – ROA’S Reserve Component Bill of Rights

ROA’s ReserveEducation Program connects Reserve Component families with the tools and resources they need to further their education and advance their careers.

Learn more at ReserveEducation | ROA

 
ROA is hosting an America250 Challenge this July to help celebrate America's 250th birthday! Your challenge — exercise any way, anywhere you want, replicating the route America's Reserve militia in Massachusetts took to chase British "Regulars" from Concord all the way to the shores of Charlestown. 19.9 miles total, spread over 30 days. Begin July 1st, end any time between then and July 29th, 2026. Join up now!


Click to see the full Reserve Component Bill of Rights
(or PDF format for printing)


 Vision 29 is Underway

Under this initiative, ROA will be focusing on four key areas:

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