The MG John S. Lekson Chapter is part of AUSA's New Mexico support structure.  Among other services it provides scholarships and recognition of high school and university JROTC/ROTC cadets, it helps our Army wounded warriors, and recognizes New Mexico's fallen warriors in the Global War on Terror.  The Chapter supports other New Mexico veteran organizations in their support of veteran issues.  

Membership in the Chapter is open to all components of the Army, families,government civilians, businesses and concerned citizens.

The Lekson Chapter purchased five CD players / FM radios for the use of veterans living in the NM State Veterans Home in Truth or Consequences, New mexico.  The players were to become the property of the facility library.  Los Lunas Blue Star Mothers (BSM) Vice-President Betty Follett approched the Chapter at its July ExCmt meeting and brief us on its initiative.  The Chapter approved the action and the five players were transferred to the BSM on August 15th.

The Lekson Chapter is a private, non-profit 501(c)3) educational association that supports the needs and interests of the Total Army – Active Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard, University of New Mexico Army ROTC, New Mexico High School Army JROTC units, Army civilians, retirees, and family members.  As the U.S. Army’s professional education association AUSA provides publications and forums for the professional development of the U.S. Army and engaged civilians. The Lekson Chapter is an all-volunteer organization.

John S. Lekson (1915 — January 19, 1992) was a United States Army major general.

He was born to Slovenian immigrant parents. He graduated from Western Reserve University and enlisted in the Ohio National Guard in 1940 as a private. He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School and rose to major during World War II.