Reserve Organization of America (ROA)

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At this year's annual meeting, we awarded the "Bud" Sparks Award in two categories. The recipient of the Rear Adm. Bennett “Bud” Sparks Award in Category 2 is Coast Guard Port Security Unit 309. Accepting the award on their behalf is Cmdr. Todd A. Rem. Coast Guard Sector Port Security Unit 309 is recognized for standing as a beacon of operational excellence, meticulously honing its readiness through rigorous training regimens, medical preparedness, and ensuring currency in qualifications. Reservists have exhibited ingenuity and adaptability, elevating mission effectiveness to new heights. In March 2023, PSU 309 conducted exercise TRIDENT FORGE. The unit demonstrated exceptional mobility proficiency with 120-unit members, including augmentation from PSU 307, Pacific Area, Sector Long Island Sound, Maritime Expeditionary Squadron 10, Station Panama City and Station Dauphin Island. With personnel and assets geographically dispersed between two training locations spanning over 200 miles, they seamlessly executed joint mission objectives from a single Tactical Operations Center and qualified a total of 375 members in 16 program areas. PSU 309 blazed a trail of innovation by spearheading the first-ever Embarked Security Team detachment in Guam, a testament to their unyielding dedication to expanding capabilities. #ROAAM24 #OctoberRecap #ICYMI

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at the Reserve Organization of America (ROA)! Today, we pause to reflect on the many blessings we have, especially the freedoms we enjoy, thanks to the sacrifices of our service members and their families. As we gather around the table with loved ones, let’s also remember to express our gratitude to those who have served and continue to protect our nation. Wishing you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and gratitude! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #ROA

This year's annual meeting was held at ROA headquarters. Congratulations to this year's award recipients and thank you to all who were able to make the trip out. For those who could not make it, we hope to see you next year! Photos from the event: https://bit.ly/49bmW7I Save the date for next year: https://bit.ly/3ZrkoiG #ROAAM24 #OctoberRecap #ICYMI

At this year's annual meeting, we presented the Rear Adm. Bennett "Bud" Sparks Award in two categories. The recipient of The Rear Adm. Bennett “Bud” Sparks Award in Category 1 is U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu. Accepting the award on their behalf is Lt. Cmdr. Jacqueline M. Bethel. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Honolulu is recognized for outstanding performance demonstrated by their seamless integration of Reservists into the Active-Duty workforce, providing mission-ready support as a critical force multiplier. In May 2023, Typhoon MAWAR struck Guam with devastating force. The storm caused island-wide power and water outages, affecting over 170,000 residents. Sector Honolulu swiftly deployed Reservists to coordinate response efforts with Sector Guam’s geographically isolated area of responsibility. Within 72 hours, the Port of Guam and the surrounding Marianas were reopened. Despite the challenges of 92% of the population without power and 65% without water, additional Reservists facilitated logistical operations, including the safe removal of hazardous waste. In August 2023, 24 Reservists (39% of Sector’s Reserve force) joined a multi agency effort to respond to wildfires that ravaged 7,000 acres of Maui, Hawaii, causing $6 billion in damages and resulting in the complete loss of 2,200 structures, including the historic town and harbor of Lahaina. Sector Honolulu Reservists were integral in saving 17 lives, assisting 40 people in peril, enforcing a dynamic six nautical miles of safety zone, extracting more than 90 impacted vessels obstructing the harbor, and removing over 10,000 gallons of petroleum products and 24,000 pounds of hazardous materials from the sensitive marine environment. #ROAAM24 #OctoberRecap #ICYMI

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The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) marks its 30th anniversary this month. However, the protection of service members' civilian careers dates back 84 years to the 1940 Veterans' Reemployment Rights Act. Why USERRA Matters Today: - Essential for military recruitment and retention - Protects civilian career rights of Guard and Reserve members - Updates 1940s protections for modern workforce - Remains critical for national defense readiness Read Capt. Samuel F. Wright's comprehensive primer in Law Review 24047 for full details on your rights and protections under USERRA: https://lnkd.in/ehP-Fg7T. #USERRA30 #VeteransRights #MilitaryService #ReserveForces #NationalDefense #EmploymentLaw

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The Chaplain Vincent R. Capodanno (CAP-A-DON-O) Chaplain of the Year Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated the utmost commitment and dedication to the role of the military chaplaincy, has displayed application of the gifts and graces of a chaplain to the unit and command, and is an example of the spiritual life and service for others for whom a chaplain is responsible. We are pleased to present the Chaplain of Year Award to Chaplain Capt. Adam B. Embry. Chaplain Embry was rated the number one chaplain at Space Base Delta One. Chaplain Embry?served?as?the?acting?Wing?Chaplain?at?the?302?Air Wing?for 10 months where he engaged with 1.3K members, raising counseling care by 53%, provided pastoral care for the death of two Airmen impacting the lives of 200 that attended, and piloted 40hrs of Professional Development resulting in his Wing being 100% spiritually ready for their upcoming deployment. His exceptional ability, perseverance and dedication to duty, Chaplain Embry reflected credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Air Force. #ROAAM24 #OctoberRecap #ICYMI