In this issue: Senate Passes Revised NDAA Sen. Sullivan Lays Wreath at Marine Corps Memorial on 240th Anniversary Problems Continue for Vets Trying to get Mental Health Care at VA FRA National President Visits Arlington National Cemetery to Honor Veterans
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Oct 23
FRA NewsBytes October 23 2015
In this issue: 2015 FRA/LAFRA Convention Was a Great Success, New Officers Elected President Vetoes FY 2016 NDAA VA Benefits Chief Allison Hickey Resigns VA Officials Refuse to Appear Before Committee, Get Hit with Subpoena Vietnam Veteran “In Memory” Honor Roll
Apr 24
FRA Names Senator Kelly Ayotte (N.H.) as 2015 Pinnacle Recipient
Washington, D.C., April 16, 2015—The Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) presented its prestigious Pinnacle Award to New Hampshire Senator Kelly Ayotte to honor her outstanding leadership in preserving and enhancing the quality of life for military personnel, retirees, veterans and their families. Ayotte, New Hampshire’s junior senator, was selected to receive the association’s highest honor for …
Apr 14
The Passing of NVP Roger Mitchell
CWO4 Roger E. Mitchell, U.S. Navy, Retired July 4, 1942 – April 7, 2015 FRA National Vice President 2014 – 2015 FRA National Vice President (NVP) Roger E. Mitchell joined the staff of the Supreme Commander on April 7, 2015. A continuous member of FRA since 1985 and a Life Member for more than …
Apr 10
FRA NewsBytes April 10 2015
In this issue: Senate Can Make Doc Fix Permanent FRA Board of Directors will Storm the Hill Former Congressman Selected for DoD Undersecretary for Personnel and Readiness Veteran Hiring with Federal Government Increases Happy Birthday Submarine Force
Mar 27
Unit/Branch Transitions – March 2015
We have good news and bads news for the Northwest Region in this quarter’s status of NW Branches and Units. First the good news. LAFRA National President Doris Fri (Mo-Kan Unit #161) and LAFRA RPNW Lauren Wynn will be re-establishing Everett Unit #170 on April 3rd. Installation of officers and initiation of news members of …