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 Headline News 2010 and 2009
Army suicide rate now equal to civilian rate
Rising rates caused by ‘no single factor.’
Congressmen join forces to address reducing rising suicide rates
Bill will fund more screening, follow-on treatment.
Army Ten-Miler Registration Opens April 1
The Army Ten-Miler will be run on Oct. 24, the day before the beginning of the AUSA's Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Pioneer Women Pilots – WASPs – of World War II Honored at Capitol
Almost 70 years after volunteering to serve their country during World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in a ceremony in the Capitol on March 10. 
Army Ten-Miler T-Shirt Design Contest Opens, Prizes Ramped Up
The Army Ten-Miler will be run on Oct. 24, the day before the beginning of the AUSA's Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Apps for the Army Challenge Offers Cash Awards
The Army announced March 1 its first internal applications-development challenge.
AUSA, Army Honor 2009 Athletes and Coach of the Year
Three soldiers, selected as the athletes and coach of the year for 2009, were honored and recognized at the AUSA’s Winter Symposium and Exposition in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Army releases request for proposals on new ground combat vehicle.
Speaking Feb. 25 by video-teleconference to attendees at the AUSA's Winter Symposium and Exhibition, Gen. Peter Chiarelli said he expects the competition to last for two years.
Reserve chief nominated for reappointment.
Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz has been nominated for reappointment to the grade of lieutenant general in his current position.
Funding Army Soldier and Family Support Programs is Top Priority
Funding programs to support soldiers and their families is the Army's top priority in the new fiscal year, the service's secretary and chief of staff told a Senate panel.
Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ May Impact Army Readiness
Army Secretary John McHugh and Casey said that a moratorium on discharging soldiers under the “Don’t  Ask, Don’t Tell” policy could complicate the review process.
Afghanistan: Needed Increased Supplies Present a Logistical Challenge
The Army’s chief logistician  said, “In talking Afghanistan we are talking a country about the size of Texas, but more important is you can see that there is no seaport and to get to Afghanistan through a seaport of any size we go through the port or Karachi” in Pakistan.
Gen. Frederick C. Weyand, former Army chief dies at 93
Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, USA, Ret., said, “With the passing of General Fred Weyand the nation, the State of Hawaii and the Army have lost a true patriot and warrior who devoted himself selflessly in service to his country. 
Senate committee focuses on DoD budget, war in Afghanistan
Testifying Feb. 2, Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said, “Right now the Taliban believe they are winning.”
‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy will be reviewed and studied
Testifying Feb. 2, Adm. Michael Mullen said, “For me, personally, it comes down to integrity, theirs as individuals and ours as an institution.” 
Army Budget for FY 2011 Released
  • Request is $143.4 billion, plus $102.2 billion for overseas operations Army budget 
  • Army asks for $20 billion to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
  • Funding necessary for combat vehicle design and aircraft procurement
  • Quadrennial Defense Review’s top priority is to prevail in ‘today’s conflicts'
AUSA Members Asked to Vote on Bylaws Revisions
AUSA Members Urged to Vote on By-Laws Changes.
Fort Hood Panel Releases Report on Shootings by Accused Nidal Hassan
Defense Secretary Robert Gates said,  “It is clear that as a department, we have not done enough to adapt to the evolving domestic internal security threat to American troops and military facilities that has emerged over the past decade.”   
Army Hunts for Thousands of Vets Entitled to Stop-Loss Pay
The Defense Financing and Accounting Service sent out the first checks to soldiers and honorably discharged veterans who were affected by stop-loss shortly before Christmas.
Casey: 2010 will be ‘a Particularly Interesting Year’
Speaking Jan. 14 at the Association of the United States Army’s Institute of Land Warfare Breakfast in suburban Washington, Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said, “This is a fundamentally different Army” from the Army of 2002-2003.
Fort Hood's People of the Year
AUSA's Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter was selected as "People of the Year" by the Killeen Daily Herald. The Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter is surprised and humbled to receive this distinguishing honor.
New Membership Benefit Now Available
Discounts on travel and more!
Obama Orders 30,000 More Troops to Afghanistan, Withdrawal in 2011
Within the United States’ “vital national interest” to take this step “to break Taliban momentum” and deny al-Qaeda a safe haven."
Website profiles military valor
A new Website profiles more than 70 recipients of Silver Star medals, Bronze Star with Valor, Navy Crosses and other commendations.
GI Bill Amendment Benefits Children of Deceased Military after 9/11
VA has announced an amendment to the Post-9/11 GI Bill that will benefit service members’ children.
Chapters Ratify 2010 AUSA Resolutions
The chapters of AUSA overwhelmingly approved the AUSA 2010 resolutions recognizing that “a fully-manned, well-resourced Army is an absolute necessity,”  ... 
Submit Nominations for ESGR Freedom Award
Nomination season opens for ESGR annual award.
Former Draftee to Hang Up Uniform.
The Army Reserve’s top enlisted soldier retires this month.
AUSA Trustee Linda Hudson Appointed Head of BAE Systems
Linda Hudson, a member of the Association of the United States Army’s Council of Trustees, was appointed chief operating officer, BAE Systems plc, and president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., 26 Oct.
Maj. Gen. Robert G. Moorhead Dies, Former AUSA President, CEO
Maj. Gen. Robert G. Moorhead, AUSA, Ret., an Indiana Army National Guardsman who served for over 20 years in several key leadership positions with AUSA, died in Indianapolis on Oct. 11. He was 88.
Reports from the 2009 AUSA Annual Meeting
Articles, photo galleries and transcripts of speeches.
Mullen: Move Quickly on Stress and Brain Injuries
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff challenged researchers into Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury to “tell me what you’re learning. We’ve got to move on this as quickly as possible.”
Vice chief: Future ground vehicle to be survivable, mobile and fielded in 7 years.
The priorities for the Army’s future manned  ground combat vehicle will be survivability and mobility ...
Stigma in Seeking Care Impedes PTSD Treatment
... “the major impediment that soldiers face in getting help. … There is a culture and stigma that has to change.” 
Monograph Explores Way to Help Soldier with PTSD
Collateral Damage,” a recent AUSA Institute of Land Warfare publication, looks at how the Army can best serve a soldier with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Sullivan: Focus on the American Soldier and Families
“We’re all about representing” soldiers, retirees, veterans and their families, said the president of the Association of the United States Army.
Obama: Health Care Reform Won’t Affect VA, TRICARE
President Barack Obama offered assurance to those receiving medical care through TRICARE or the Department of Veterans Affairs: Your benefits are safe.
McHugh Testifies at Confirmation Hearing
 ... few illusions about the challenges the service – “fatigued by eight years of constant conflict” -- faces in the years ahead.
Reports for the AUSA Army Medical Symposium and Exposition
  • Casey: Army is Resolving 'Out-of-Balance' Issues
  • Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Changes Culture of Army 
  • Army Suicide Rate is a Mental Wellness Problem
  • Shinseki’s Goal: Zero Homeless Veterans
  • Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program Assesses Before Problems Occur
DoD awards new TRICARE contracts
Department of Defense officials have announced the selection of new TRICARE managed care support contractors for the North, South and West TRICARE regions in the United States. 
AUSA applauds troop increase, seeks 700,000 active force soldiers
AUSA remains committed to growing the active force to 700,000.
Gen. David D. McKiernan retirement remarks
Text of remarks by Army Gen. David D. McKiernan, former commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan and NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, delivered July 15, 2009, at Fort Myer, Va., on the occasion of his retirement.
Sullivan: AUSA Supports 30,000 Soldier Increase
Sen. Lieberman also Backs Army End-Strength Increase
Public Support Needed to Support Army Programs
Manned Ground Vehicle Program must be Studied
Johnston, Marshall are Active, Reserve Drill Sergeants of the Year
Staff Sgt. Michael Johnston of Fort Benning, Ga., and Staff Sgt. Joshua Marshall, representing the 95th Division have been selected as the drill sergeants of the year.
Drill Sergeants Compete for Active, Reserve Army-Wide Titles
Staff Sgt. Michael Johnston said, “The competition for Drill Sergeant of the Year is more than I expected.”
Reports from AUSA’s Logistics Symposium
  • Logistics Challenge: What’s the Demand Factor?
  • Army Unveils FM-40 – ‘Sustainment’ – at AUSA Symposium
  • Moving Equipment out is Huge Mission Don’t Turn Kuwait into ‘Parking Lot
  • NCO ‘Brainstorm’ Offers Non-Technology Solution Use Mules to Move Supplies’ 
  • The First Thing You Do: Listen to the First Sergeant  NCO Anticipate the Needs, Make them Ready
AUSA Needs Strong Chapter Leadership --
Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, USA, Ret., said, “Without strong leadership at the local level we will go nowhere.”
Lemnitzer Lecture Series
Warlord: A Life of Winston Churchill at War, 1874-1945 by Carlo D'este was presented.
McHugh Nominated for Secretary of the Army
Nominee is a Republican congressman from 23rd District of New York.
Reports from AUSA's Installations Symposium: 27-29 April 2009
  • Army Official Expects Budget to Decline
  • Army Sets Energy Initiatives Milestones
Army Ten-Miler Transfer Program Opens May 15
There is Still a Chance to Run the Race!
Soldiers --Trained and Ready for Full Spectrum of Operations Stress Must be Reduced; Put Families First
The commanding general of III Corps said that it was essential for soldiers to be trained and ready to operate in both counterinsurgency operations and high intensity combat operations.
Ten-Miler Sold Out in 6 Days: 30,000 Race Cap Reached on April 6
The 2009 Army Ten-Miler race registration sold out in a record breaking six days with 30,000 runners signing up by 10:05 a.m. Monday, April 6.
Army Awards Trefry First Lifetime Service Award
The Lifetime of Service Award was presented to a former Army inspector general, known as the "conscience of the Army," during a March 20 ceremony at the Pentagon.
AMC Commander Emphasizes Communications, Collaboration
Gen. Ann Dunwoody speaks at the AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare Breakfast on March 11.
Walter Reed to Mark Centennial.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center will kick-off a weeklong celebration in late April in honor of the medical center's 100 years of care for America's service members and their families. 
President Requests $533.7 Billion for Defense in Base Budget.
President Barack Obama is requesting $533.7 billion for the Defense Department for Fiscal Year 2010, a 4 percent increase over the last fiscal year. 
Army Unveils Electronic Warfare Field Manual
The Army’s newest Field Manual (FM) 3-36, Electronic Warfare in Operations, will be publicly released at the AUSA's Winter Symposium on 26 February.
Obama and Preston Discuss Soldier, Family Issues
President Barack Obama met with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston and the senior enlisted advisers of other services to hear concerns from a boots-on-the-ground perspective in the Oval Office on Jan. 30.
Army Adopts New Strategy to Address Sexual Harassment, Assault
The Army unveiled a new campaign and strategy involving education, investigation and prosecution to address sexual harassment and sexual assault in the ranks.
Year of NCO Recognizes Their Service, Inform Country
The chief of staff of the Army said that naming 2009 the year of the noncommissioned officer was something that needed to be done in recognition of what they do for the service each day and inform the country what a national asset they have in the NCO Corps.
Support Team Fisher House - wounded warriors and their families - at the Army Ten-Miler
   •  Register for the race then register for Team Fisher House
Army Ten-Miler T-Shirt Design Contest is Open
Entries Accepted through June 1
AUSA Announces Outstanding Legislator Award Recipients
Two senators will receive AUSA’s Outstanding Legislator Award for 2009 on 10 June.

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