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The article focuses on the efforts made by the U.S. Reserve Officers Association (ROA) to improve the condition of reservists in the U.S by providing health care facilities and improved retirement plans. Topics discussed include physical fitness requirements, improved training exercises and combat readiness. It mentions the views of Major General Andrew B. Davis, executive director of ROA on the condition of military service. INSET: Reaching Out to Reserve Kids.

The article focuses on the dedication of the Reserve Component to celebrate the contributions of those who have offered their time and effort to serve the U.S. It notes that the past 10 years since September 11, 2001 emphasize the future of the reserve force, a direction toward each member knows well the sacrifices required to remain a member of the Total Force. Also mentioned is the evolution of the Reserve Component from a strategic reserve during the Cold War to an operational force.

The article discusses the historical context of the reorientation of the U.S. Army Reserve forces into an operational reserve. The structure of the Reserve forces from the period after World War II to the period of the Total Force is described. A more strategic reserve was retained as extended and repetitive periods of service had been carried out.

The article reports on various factors that contributes to the formation of an operational reserve force, budding from a strategic reserve form of military units. The section argues on the components needed to sustain an operational reserve if its members refuse to remain for multiple deployments. The author also provides proposals that can help in creating and maintaining an operational reserve form of forces.

Reports on the combat-readiness of the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Problems associated with the funding of the services; Reservists' role in the development of an approach to naval operations; Prioritizing of the provision of reservists with proper equipment and supplies.

Focuses on the advantages of the United States Armed Forces' adoption of a single standard for combat readiness. Complementary capabilities of the military services; Need for interchangeability of the military's components; Practice of a single training standard for the services; Need for the establishment of a Total Force integration.

Reports on the combat readiness and modernization of the United States Army National Guard. Service as the nation's Ready Reserve Forces; Dual responsibility for federal and state missions; National Guard as part of the Total Force team.

The article focuses on four principles given by Lt Gen James Jackson to maintain the combatability of the U.S. Air force Reserves. These principles also fall under the care of the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) of the U.S. Operational readiness and cost affective force at the time of need is an important policy highlighted. The ROA is also working in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense to get more funds for maintaining the reserve component and personnel training.

The article reports on the request made by the delegates of the Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.' Convention held in Orlando, Florida on July 11, 2009. They passed 18 new legislative resolutions that call for specific equipment funding, policy changes and improvements regarding the readiness and retention of the Citizen Warriors. According to ROA National President Retired Admiral Paul T. Kayye, Congress should allocate funds for the continued production of F-22 Raptor aircraft.

The article reports on the message of the U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Les Carroll during the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Convention held in Orlando, Florida on July 8-11, 2009. During the event, he gave attendees an overview of the transformations that took place at the agency. One of the changes that he mentioned was the implementation of alerts and notification before mobilization and the spinning of postal, psychological operations, civil affairs and military police units.

The author reflects on his service career's changing optempo in the U.S. Noted as an Air Force Reservist and a veteran of several wars, he held that he sees no difference in the ability of people to perform the mission since the Cold War and up to the present war. However, he relates that the difference between the Cold War and the current war in terms of deploying servicemen is that the latter deploys continuously than the former, which feels one as relevant and needed.

Reports on the U.S. National Guard Bureau's implementation of the operational reporting system, developed by Science Applications International Corp., to evaluate and manage the readiness of civil support teams. Features of the system; Capability of the system to track and evaluate operational readiness of equipment.

Presents the message of Reserve Officers Association President Patricia K. Gotsch for the U.S. Army. Call for support to the appeal of U.S. President George W. Bush on the establishment of homeland defense system; Involvement of ROA members on programs for fighting terrorist; Setting of strategic planning for the purpose, vision, and mission of ROA.

Focuses on the capability of the U.S. Armed Forces. Fallacy of a post-Cold war peace dividend; Reductions in strategic intelligence capabilities; Increase in technical capabilities within the Navy.

The article focuses on the mission of the U.S. Air Force Reserve to continue to maintain a strategic reserve and provide an operational, combat-ready force. It emphasizes the goal of the Air Force Reserve to continue broadening the Total Force Integration to increase efficient use of resources and to maintain a balanced triad representing the needs of the Air Force and reservists' families. It says that the Air Force Reserve also assists with personnel recovery and aerial firefighting.

The article reports the message imparted by the Director of the Coast Guard Rear Admiral Daniel R. May at the Reserve Officers Association of the U.S.' (ROA) Convention in Orlando, Florida on July 8-11, 2009. During the event, he states the agency's role in ramping the force's readiness at Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also believes that modernization and communication of the Coast Guard Reserve are vital in maximizing training opportunities.

The article reports on the message of Major General Mark W. Anderson, mobilization assistant to the chief of the Air Force, at the Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Convention in Orlando, Florida on July 8-11, 2009. He states that the agency aims for across-the-board integration in all of its missions. He mentions the key priorities of the agency which include reinvigorating the agency's nuclear enterprise, partnering with joint and coalition team, and modernizing air and space inventories.

The article reports that SAIC acquired Icon Systems Inc. to provide comprehensive training to prepare warfighters for combat. It is said that the company has established capabilities in virtual and constructive training that employ laser transmitters and detector systems. Icon is a leader in the design, development and production of laser-based systems for military training.

The article focuses on the deployment of the American Reserve Component Naval Construction Regiment (NCR) for mission organization and training in Iraq. According to Captain Robert Newman, commodore of the 3rd NCR Reserve Seabees, the regiment were able to learn and understand Marine Air and Ground Task Force operations. Newman believed that the ability to adapt to changing situations is essential for everyone in the Armed Forces as well as having good base orders.

Reports the launch of the medium-lift aviation capability of the U.S. Army Reserve. Constitution of each support aviation company; Transformation of the Army to fight the war on terrorism; Attendees of the ceremony launching the aircrafts and companies.