Today, ROA has meetings on the Hill to discuss how Congress can better support servicemembers who were in the Pentagon on 9/11 and exposed to toxic substances after being forced to return to work.  Be sure to follow along on all ROA social media platforms! 🇺🇸 #NeverForget #ROA

ROA life member, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Susan Lukas, was in the Pentagon when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building's left side on 9/11. Susan, and many others, were forced to return to work the very next day. #NeverForget #ROA

Susan was later diagnosed with a rare lung disease after symptoms of difficulty swallowing and breathing. These health issues were a result of being in the Pentagon after 9/11 At ROA, we will not stop fighting for those who need it most. #NeverForget #911Pentagon

“I felt the impact. I saw the smoke. I was just grateful to survive.  Years later, I found out the real threat came after 9/11—when I breathed toxic air at the Pentagon.  No help. No recognition. Just suffering.” - Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Susan Lukas  #NeverForget #ROA

Up to the Minute Man Update:  Today ROA was invited by @repmarktakano to listen in on a HVAC roundtable. ROA is committed to ensuring ALL Veterans are included in the PACT Act. We have some exciting news to share later this summer… so be sure to follow along. We can’t wait! 🇺🇸

Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law in July Fourth Ceremony - bit.ly/4nDfh92 #Smartbrief #July4 #Trump #POTUS

Pentagon 'All In' on Air Force's F-47 Fighter - bit.ly/4krVtme. #airforce #smartbrief

Nebraska Journalism Dean Leads Military Public Affairs Study Abroad Course in Brussels - bit.ly/4eMb3be #ROA #international #journalism

Just like the waters of Multnomah Falls carve their mark into the Oregon landscape, ROA and @repdexter are working to leave a lasting impact in Washington—pushing legislation that recognizes all who have served, including our Reserve Component heroes, as veterans. #ROA #Veterans

Army Reserve captain brings a lifetime of service and culture to the force - bit.ly/44Bo82c.

US military gets new combatant commanders for CENTCOM, EUCOM - bit.ly/3IvzQnA #CENTCOM #EUCOM #commanders

Meet the awardees of this year's ROTC Awards program! View full album here - bit.ly/4nTI7lR #ROTC #Cadets

Trey Criner, ROA's director of operations (pictured on right second from front), participated in the discussion with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth focused on how Department of Defense 🇺🇸 and Military Service Organizations / Veteran Service Organizations can best work together. #military #veterans #milfam

Director of Operations Cmdr. Tremayne Criner, USN (Ret.) proudly attended the meeting with Secretary Hegseth to be the voice for our Reserve and National Guard members and families. Learn about our legislative agenda: roa.org/page/policypor….

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day! ROA remains committed to supporting our nation’s heroes. We are working tirelessly to improve the transition process for Reserve Component members and their families through the Transition Assistance Program.We won’t stop fighting for you! 🇺🇸

U.S. military enters gray area with expanded role at Mexico-US border: bit.ly/4fgEMJE. Want regular email updates on defense news? Sign up for the ROA Smartbrief: bit.ly/4o7Y9II. AP News #border #military #smartbrief

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a directive late last week ordering the Pentagon’s chief information officer to take additional security measures: bit.ly/4kX24VR. DefenseScoop - @defensescoop.bsky.social #SmartBrief

Navy Reservists hone medical skills during Operation Commanding Force at Fort Drum: bit.ly/4l3Y7yO #usnavyreserve #navy U.S. Navy

A message from Hannah Miller, our most recent fellow, who did a great job on advocacy and communications! She will be missed. Huge ROA Thank You to Hannah for all her hard work. #ROA #Fellowship

Today, we honor and remember the brave service members who were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. 💜 #PurpleHeartDay #ROA #Military #Veterans #HonoringService #NeverForget