For decades there have been discussions about forming a Reserve Enlisted Association and while the idea lay dormant for many years and experienced one launch attempt, the wheels were set in motion in October 2002. It was a long time in coming but on 3 September 2003, the Reserve Enlisted Association of the United States (REA) was incorporated and the formal launch was announced on 11 November 2003.
With offices currently co-located in ROA’s Minute Man Memorial Building on Capitol Hill directly across from the Senate office buildings, the REA holds a commanding position for operations and continuous interaction with the Members, committees and staffs of the House and Senate.
The Reserve Enlisted Association’s mission is to be an advocate for the enlisted men and women of the United States Military Reserve Components in support of National Security and Homeland Defense, with emphasis on the readiness, training, and quality of life issues affecting their welfare and that of their families and survivors.
The REA is the only Joint Reserve association representing enlisted reservists – all ranks from all five branches of the military and will:
- provide full representation of Reserve enlisted personnel before national, state and local legislatures, the Department of Defense, and military services leadership, and within the family of military associations to educate, inform, and promote the general welfare, readiness, and quality of life of the membership,
- serve as the voice for Reserve Component enlisted men and women and lead in the advocacy of national policies that support them,
- serve as an agency for the collection and dissemination of information to inform and educate members on issues affecting the Reserve Forces,
- •enhance the image of enlisted Reservists to promote greater recognition of the professional skill and performance demanded by their positions,
- support the welfare of members and provide benefits to members or their dependents, and
- strengthen positive relationships among enlisted Reservists, and military and civilian communities.
REA offers two membership categories – Regular and Associate.
Regular members are individuals serving in or retired from a Reserve component of the United States Armed Forces in an enlisted status. Regular members are entitled to vote, hold office, and serve on the Board of Directors. Membership dues are based on an individual’s grade and a 1, 3, and 5-year membership is offered. The dues are as follows
E1-E3 E4-E6 E7-E9
- 1 Year $20 $30 $40
- 3 Year $50 $75 $100
- 5 Year $80 $120 $160
Associate members are individuals who have an interest in the purposes of the Association but do not qualify for Regular membership. They include former enlisted service members of a Reserve Component, enlisted service members serving or who have served in the United States Armed Forces, and a commissioned or warrant officer serving or having served in a Reserve component of the United Sates Armed Forces who had prior enlisted status. The annual membership fee is $40/yr. A 1-, 3-, 5-year option is offered. A 3-year membership is $100 and a 5-year membership is $160. Associate members are entitled to vote but are not eligible to hold national offices.
What is the Reserve Enlisted Association of the United States (REA) legislative platform?
Initially, REA will focus on five basic areas:
• Retirement
• Pay
• Medical
• Education
• Employment Benefits/Protection
As REA grows, your concerns through a resolution process will shape our legislative platform. The Reserve Enlisted Association is committed to facilitating a grassroots movement among its membership - educating and informing you about the legislative process, the issues affecting the Reserve Forces, and your powerful role in this process.
Reserve Enlisted Association of the United States (REA)
One Constitution Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-646-7715
Fax: 202-646-7751
Email: lburnett@reaus.org
www.reaus.org
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