President’s Note: 

Greetings from the Great Place. Since my last report in May, your Central Texas Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Chapter has been busy telling the Army story, representing Fort Hood regionally and nationally, growing membership, and most importantly helping Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families. The Chapter, along with our great Community Partners, have helped many Soldiers since my last report. From providing thousands of dollars in support of Army unit events to helping Soldiers in times of need, the Central Texas Chapter has done so much in support of Soldiers, Army Families, Veterans, future Soldiers, and those who love the Army!

Chapter spotlight. I would like to recognize the exemplary performance of Chapter Membership Chair, Dru Hull. An Army Reservist who in the last 3 months Dru was promoted to Staff Sergeant, awarded a $44,000 AUSA National Scholarship, was recognized as the III Corps Volunteer of the Month, and received three of the highest Red Cross lifesaving awards presented by the AUSA 4^th Region Leadership. Well done, Dru and thanks for your service!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Below are a few more of the highlights from the last report:

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Army Birthday – June 2025

The Chapter Executive Committee and many members proudly sponsored and celebrated the Army’s 250^th birthday at the III Corps Birthday Ball. We raised our glasses for 250 years of strength and sacrifice.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter Membership and Awards Banquet – June 2025   

The Chapter celebrated a year of service and recognized those individuals who went above and beyond in the support of Soldiers and the Chapter.

 

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Membership Drives – Weekly  

The Chapter continued weekly membership drives by telling the AUSA story at weekly Newcomers, Pegasus, and 13 ACSC orientation briefs.  

 

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Wrenches to Wheels – July 2025

Our Chapter joined with our Young Professionals and Community Partner Workforce Solutions to help build bikes for Army children at the on-post Audie Murphy. Kids were provided a bike and helmet by our Community Partners before the start of school.

 

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NCO and Soldier of the Year Presentation – August 2025

Your Central Texas Chapter, along with our incredible Community Partner, Killeen Auto Group, presented the Fort Hood Non-Commissioned Officer and Soldier with one-year loaner vehicles of choice to recognize excellence.

 

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Yard of the Quarter – August 2025

Your Chapter along with Community Partner USAA presented the quarterly yard of the month to the deserving families from each of the 11 neighborhoods on Fort Hood.

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Community Partner Recognition – Monthly

The Chapter continues to recognize the important role Community Partners play, whether as a new member or a partner who has decades of service.

 

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Community Partner Social – September 2025

Thanks to Community Partners the Temple Area Builders Association (TABA) and Redbox for hosting an incredible Community Partner Social. We were honored to have gathered with leaders from the Temple/Belton area to tell the AUSA story.

 

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Young Professional Social – September 2025

Thanks to the hard work of the Central Texas Chapter’s Young Professional Chair, Cynthia Osmak and our Community Partner Central Texas College (CTC), the Chapter hosted our first Young Professional Social at the Sam Adams on post. 

 

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Kick Off Luncheon – September 2025

The Chapter hosted the III Corps’ Command Teams to welcome them to Fort Hood after the PCS season ended. It was attended by more than 70 commanders and Command Sergeants’ Major.

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Visit by 4^th Region Leadership – September 2025

The 4^th Region President and Vice President visit the Chapter to participate in events and meet with key Chapter and Army leaders. It was announced that next year’s Regional President’s meeting would be held at Fort Hood.

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5^th Annual Car Show – September 2025

The Chapter hosted the 5^th Annual Car Show to raise money for Soldier Support and to educate, inform, and connect with our community. Thanks to all the volunteers, sponsors, and Community Partners for this wonderful event.

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I encourage you to support the Chapter by attending, volunteering, or spreading the word about upcoming events. Your Chapter is busy, and we appreciate any assistance. I also want to welcome our new Board of Governors (BOG) members who have graciously volunteered to be a part of our Chapter leadership. Their support to the Community and especially to our Soldiers and their Families is much appreciated. Please join me in welcoming Michael Lemieux, Cynthia Osmak, and Bob Crouch.

Below are near-term events that we hope you can join us for. Please check out our website, centraltexasausa.org, and our social media sites (FB, IG, LinkedIn) for more information:

• National Night Out – 7 October at the Phantom Warrior Stadium
• AUSA National Conference – 13-17 October
• AUSA Toy Assistance Program Begins – 1 November

• Wreath Prep and Laying – 22 and 29 November

• III Corps Newcomer’s Brief – 1130 every Thursday at Club Lonestar

Thank you again for your continued support for our Army across the Central Texas region. Please help us tell the Army Story, educate, inform, and connect to AUSA. Let others know who we are, what we do, and how we benefit the Soldier and Army. If the opportunity arises, encourage them or their organization to become members or community partners. I look forward to meeting with you in the months ahead. May God Bless.

Be All You Can Be!!!