Head of reservists support group to address Club's American Legion Post 20 on Jan. 12

Retired Army Major Gen. Jeff Phillips will be the guest speaker at the next meeting of the National Press Club's American Legion Post 20, scheduled for noon Thursday, Jan. 12, in the McClendon Room.

Phillips is the executive director of the Reserve Organization of America, formerly the Reserve Officers' Association. He plans to discuss ROA's mission and its recent centennial. ROA, open to all ranks, is dedicated to supporting reservists and their critical role in national defense.

ROA shares a history with Post 20, in that both were created at the urging of famed World War I Gen. John J. Pershing. In 1922,  Pershing met with 140 officers at the Willard Hotel and established ROA. At the time, Pershing was an associate member of the National Press Club.

All Club members are invited to the meeting, which will be a hybrid one. Those unable to attend in person can join by Zoom.

Meeting ID: 854 2149 7992
Passcode: ALPOST20