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Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve. AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members.

Coming Events

College Scholarships
$1000 each
For OIF, OEF soldiers,
veterans and offspring
Deadline:
1 May 2008
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to download
eligibility info
and details.

ExComm Meeting
Tuesday
29 April 2008
7 p.m.
At Wetterstroem's

Mark your calendar:
3rd Annual
Golf Benefit
13 June 2008
Contact COL Earley
513-881-9894
Click here for reservation form

Loyalty
Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit, and other soldiers.

Duty
Fulfill your obligations.

Respect
Treat people as they should be treated.

Selfless-Service
Put the welfare of the nation, the Army, and your subordinates before your own.

Honor
Live up to all the Army values.

Integrity
Do what's right, legally and morally.

Personal Courage
Face fear, danger, or adversity (Physical or Moral).

Wreath Laying at MAJ Woodfill's Gravesite

The list of Northern Kentuckians who have fought in our nation's wars is long and distinguished. But the man claimed by most as the area's greatest soldier was not a Kentucky native. He was an adopted son from Indiana. Medal of Honor awardee Major Samuel Woodfill was honored at his gravesite in the Arlington (VA) National Cemetery recently by the Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter. A wreath laying at Major Woodfill's gravesite, which was recently restored to its original condition, was conducted by Colonel John Lusa, retired, Cincinnati AUSA chapter president; Command Sergeant Major Douglas Gibbens, retired, Indiana State AUSA president, and Clarissa Freeman, AUSA 2nd Region president.

Some 24 months ago your chapter--Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter--established a Soldier and Family Support Committee and a fund to support it. As a result in the meantime thousands of dollars have been accrued from individual donations and two golf outing benefits.
        Among the many situations that have benefited from distributions approved by the committee have been the hospice at Walter Reed Hospital, USO, various unit family readiness groups, memorial funds for fallen soldiers, mailing soldier care packages produced by Blue Star Mothers, a care package by The Thank You Foundation for a deployed Hamilton National Guard unit, financial assistance to various OIF and OEF veterans in need, Heroes in Action for a paraplegic OIF veteran, several unit homecoming activities for return of deployed units and a veterans picnic at the Dayton VA Medical Center.
        Scholarships have been established for children of wounded and fallen soldiers, as well as others. You may make a tax-exempt donation. Write your check to Major Samuel Woodfill Cincinnati Chapter, memo to "Soldier and Family Support Fund" and mail to LTC (r) Paul Fellinger, 5493 Delhi Road, Cincinnati, OH 45238, tel 513-241-1149.

Chapter Honors Four NCOs-of-the-Year

NCOs from active, National Guard, Reserve and Ohio Military Reserve Components were cited at a special dinner and heard an inspiring talk by MAJ David Rozelle, the first amputee in recent military history to resume combat duty and command.

The dinner event took place at the Highland Country Club, Fort Thomas, KY. LTG Eric Schoomaker, the Army Surgeon, was to be be the speaker but became ill that day and was bedridden. His aide, MAJ Rozelle, who is noteable in his own right, agreed to handle the speaking assignment. MAJ Rozelle was introduced by COL Robert Wetterstroem, retired, chapter vice president
        CSM William Pewther, retired, chapter vice president, conducted the awards ceremony. The four NCOs were presented by their commanders as follows:
Active Army--SFC Gary Gautreaux, Army ROTC, University of Dayton.
        Presenter: LTC Chuck Schretzman
Army National Guard--SSG Eric Schabell, HHT Troop, 2/107 Cavalry Squadron
Presenter: CPT Aaron A. Ames
Army Reserve--SGT Keith Bousquette, 369th Minimal Care Unit. Presenter: CPT Mark Elkin
Ohio Military Reserve--SFC David Cook, 2nd Brigade. Presenter: LTC Karen Pfahl
        All of the NCOs are awarded an all-expense trip to the National AUSA meeting in Washington, DC, this coming October. CSM Pewther will be their tour guide at this exciting event.Their visit will include a tour of Washington, DC, attendance at a number of meetings and dinners, visiting the huge exhibit floor and meeting top military and civilian officials of the U.S. Army

Sign-Up for 3rd Annual AUSA/BAE Golf Benefit

Here's an early heads up for a popular event--our 3rd Annual Golf Outing, sponsored by your chapter and BAE Systems on Friday, June 13, in honor of the Army's 233rd Birthday. It's a fun-filled day--good golf, good drinks, good food, many, many prizes and good camaraderie. Mark your calendar and send in the reservation form to guarantee your spot at the 3rd Annual AUSA/BAE Systems Golf Outing that benefits OIF and OEF soldiers, veterans and their families. BAE Systems is the 2008 Corporate Sponsor along with your chapter. The golf course is Winton Woods, the Mill Course, with registration at 9 am followed by a 10 am shotgun start scramble. The cost is $100 per player. You may sponsor a hole or donate a Gift-in-Kind. Sponsors are recognized throughout the day.
Click here for information and the reservation form.