AUSA Family Readiness
In line with AUSA’s overall mission to educate, inform, and connect, the AUSA Family Readiness Directorate is dedicated to providing Army families the tools, resources, and connections needed to build and enhance resiliency and grit and to manage the ins and outs of the military life journey.
Let us be your “eyes, ears, and voice.” We are here for you!
Family Readiness Educates:
- Through AUSA Extra articles each month
- Through Publications
Family Readiness Informs:
- Through “Family Voices” Podcast
- New episode every month to include “Special Edition” podcasts with our Army Senior Spouses, Maria McConville, Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Army; and Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army
- Sept 2022: Gratitude: Why Is It So Important? MG (Ret.) James Johnson, President CEO, Operation Gratitude and Alaina Hansom, PhD, Social Fitness Scientist, (HFJ) Human Performance Resources by CHAMP (HPRC), Uniformed Services University
- Aug 2022: How One Army Spouse Built a Life of Selfless Service, Cindy Risch, Senior Spouse of the U.S. Army JAG Corps
- New episode every month to include “Special Edition” podcasts with our Army Senior Spouses, Maria McConville, Spouse of the Chief of Staff of the Army; and Alexandra Grinston, Spouse of the Sergeant Major of the Army
- Through VIRTUAL EVENTS
- Talking Stories – Finding Your Silver Lining in a New Normal
- American Corporate Partners Help Military Spouses Advance Careers
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Military Family Community
- IGNITE Pitch Contest for Entrepreneurs
- Warriors to the Workforce Summit
Family Readiness Connects:
- Through 122 Family-oriented AUSA chapter events and forums
- Through OPERATION DEPLOY YOUR DRESS (ODYD)
- Through Family Forums and networking at AUSA’s Annual Meeting & Exposition
- Through Scholarships for family members
- With the AUSA Volunteer Family of the Year
- Through advocating efforts with various government and non-governmental councils and advisory boards
- By providing relevant information and resources for military families
- Hosting Military Family Forums in regard to Army well-being and family support issues locally and through installation visits
Meeting Activities
Family Readiness Staff
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AUSA's Family Readiness Directorate is dedicated to providing Army families the support they need to help them manage the challenges of military life.
