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AUSA NEWS Special Reports Archive 2005
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No other newspaper better understands and reaches The Army than AUSA NEWS. Reaching key figures in uniform, industry, Congress, the Pentagon and the White House, AUSA NEWS offers a unique monthly insight into what service leaders are thinking, what Congress is changing and what soldiers, their families, veterans, businessmen and businesswomen are saying and doing in the world's premier landpower force. Its timely reporting on subjects of direct importance to America's Army makes AUSA NEWS must reading for all ranks in the active force, United States Army Reserve, Army National Guard and all doing business with the Army.
2005 Special Report Topics
January Issue
Special Report: MP's
February Issue
Special Report: Value of AUSA Membership. The Association of the United States Army is the single voice for the Total Army — active duty, reserve components, Department of the Army civilians and retirees. By joining AUSA, members help keep The Army – active, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Department of the Army civilians, retirees, veterans and their families – strong. Each member helps spread the Army’s story and becomes a vital community ambassador for landpower.
March Issue
Special Report: The Army’s Spending Plans. The Department of Defense has just unveiled its spending plan for the coming year. How did soldiers and their families fare in the budget? What does this budget mean for active duty and reserve components? Are vital Army programs at risk? How is the war on terrorism being addressed?
April Issue
Special Report: Army Medicine: What is happening in military health care? What changes can Army families and retirees expect to see in the coming year? How much will the Defense Department’s health care plan cost? Will dental care be available to retirees and their families?
May Issue
Special Report: Guard, Reserve. Where are the United States Army Reserve and the Army National Guard going? How do they fit in the The Army and Homeland Security? What are the prospects on Capitol Hill for members of the USAR and the Army Guard?
June Issue
Special Report: NCOs. The noncommissioned officer corps is the backbone of the Army. The difference between the U.S. Army and all others is the value this nation places on educating its NCOs. It takes 20 years to grow one of these senior leaders. How does the Army do that? What are the concerns of today’s noncommissioned officers and their families?
July Issue
Special Report: Retirees. The treatment of yesterday’s soldiers directly affects today’s soldiers’ decisions to make the Army a career. What are the key issues affecting retirees? How are key benefits – TRICARE for Life, pharmacy – funded? Does consolidation with VA medical community lay ahead?
August Issue
Special Report: Army families. Quality-of-life and wellbeing issues are central to recruiting and retaining the highest caliber soldiers. What has been the impact of war on these families? What is the Army doing to help families? How does the well-being program adapt to the changing nature of military life?
September Issue
Special Report: Department of the Army Civilians. What is the role of the Department of the Army civilians in the total force? How do these non-uniformed workers fit into the Army, its warfighting plans? What is Congress doing that will affect this important segment of the Army?
October Issue
Special Report: How is the Army preparing its future leaders for the challenges of the 21st century. An inside look at today’s ROTC programs.
November Issue
Special Report: Annual Meeting. The premier landpower event coverage includes major addresses and symposia. Photo essay on Army and industry involvement.
December
Special Report: 42nd Infantry Division.
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