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Tuesday, September 20, 2022 details to be announced.
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Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve.
AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.
OUR MISSION - AUSA Bluegrass Chapter represents every American Soldier by:
- Being the voice for all components of America's Army
- Fostering public support of the Army's role in national security
- Providing professional education and information programs
Our chapter sponsored two summer events conducted by the Employee Association of the Lexington VA Health Care System. The first was a hamburger cookout in July. In August, they held an ice cream social. We were recognized as a sponsor on the menu for the events. In October, 2021, we made a donation for an employee pumpkin decorating contest and to hand out Halloween candy to employees.
The CPL Bill McMillan - Bluegrass Chapter of AUSA celebrated the 246th birthday of the US Army on 14 June 2021 with a cake at the Lexington, KY East Recruiting Station. Attending were Station Commander SFC James Baker and recruiters SSG Luciarae Fripp, SSG Todd Smith, SSG Antwan Williams, SSG Joshua Oille, SSG Andrew Hoobler, SSG Michael Kersey, SSG Anthony Simpson and SSG Jartvious Martin. Also present was future soldier Jeffery Labarbara who is to report for initial training this week. Presenting the cake and providing an overview of AUSA was Chapter Membership Director Frank Cannavo.
The chapter furnished eggs and candy for an Easter egg hunt for the children of the employees of the Lexington VA. It was organized by the VA Employee Association. The chapter received recognition as a sponsor of the event.
In spite of the pandemic restrictions, your CPL Bill McMillan – Bluegrass Chapter of AUSA has continued to provide support to area veterans and Army active duty and reserve organizations. A description of our activities is shown below.
In cooperation with the Bluegrass Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America, we contributed to the presentation of second lieutenant bars to newly commissioned ROTC graduates at the University of Kentucky, Eastern State University and Morehead State University.
Written by Frank Cannavo: (Click here for event pictures.) Archery training and competition is a significant activity in Kentucky elementary, middle and high schools. In fact, the national sport organization is thought to have begun in Kentucky in the 1990’s. Every year high school students receive college scholarships to compete on intercollegiate archery teams.
