Mission: To support Soldiers, their families, and Army civilians, provide a voice for the Army, and honor those who have served.
Our Chapter provides opportunities for professional development, networking between Fort Leonard Wood and community leaders, volunteer opportunities, and assisting Soldiers and family members.
What We Do:
Collaborate with Fort Leonard Wood and community leaders to provide connections and opportunities for networking, fellowship, and engagement.
Take Soldiers each year to the AUSA National Annual Meeting in Washington D.C.
Young Professionals group as an avenue to provide value through professional development activities, leadership positions, mentorship with professionals in the area and networking.
We offer scholarships to Soldiers and dependents, volunteer opportunities, support local businesses/organizations, and recognize Service Members who are demonstrating excellence through the local Chambers.
Chapter Board:
President (2022-2024): Brennon Willard
Executive Director: Brittany Raines
Treasurer: Trudy Dils
VP Community Partners: SM (R) Roger Layman
VP NCO & Soldier Programs: CSM (R) Freddie Brock
VP Family Programs: Tosombra Kimes
VP Emerging Leaders: SFC Joshua Newbury
VP Membership: CSM James Breckinridge
Immediate Past Presidents: CSM (R) Merle Jones (2020-2022)
Kevin Greven (2018-2020)
Fifth Region President: CSM (R) Rick Morris
Congratulations to our 2023 AUSA Fort Leonard Wood Chapter Scholarship winners!
It is our Chapter’s commitment to our Army and its families that makes this possible!
This year, the Chapter was able to give 12 $500 scholarships to the following recipients:
Isabella Yeo
Lily Peace
Alyssa Hillman
Aaron Williams
Zachary Hale
Kesare Garcia
Sarah Hilburgh
Neo Klosterman
Hanna Kim
Anna Bartosh
Isabella Tsurkan
Jeremy Weber
Congratulations!
The Chapter will be hosting a second Vietnam-Era Veteran Pinning Ceremony this year on April 12, 2023 in Lebanon, Missouri. CSM(R) Freddie Brock, Chapter VP of NCO and Soldier Programs, expects at least 75 Veterans to be recognized on this date. The Guest Speaker for this ceremony will be Mr. Keith Pritchard, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army Missouri West. In addition, the event will be supported by the Camdenton JROTC Cadets.
To register for the event, contact CSM(R) Freddie Brock at [email protected].
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration program recognizes and thanks Vietnam Veterans for their service and sacrifices. Our Chapter is proud to be a commemorative partner.
The Fort Leonard Wood Mid-Missouri Chapter of AUSA is excited to announce their golf tournament scheduled for August 26, 2022. The Chapter’s goal is to encourage the local community and its leaders to take this opportunity to interact with Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers and leadership on the installation.
The cost to play is $60 per person and the scramble will consist of four person teams. Included in the cost is 18 holes of golf, a cart, range balls, and dinner following the tournament.
Our Chapter Dinner was held Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Our guest speaker for the evening was, General Robert B. Brown, U.S. Army Retired and President and CEO of AUSA National. We hosted over 150 community and Fort Leonard Wood leaders as well as Service Members and families.
To all those who attended: we appreciate your support and engagement in our work serving Service Members and communities across the region.
