*** CHAPTER NEWS – March 2025 Edition ***
George Washington Chapter (GWC)
Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
THANK YOU to our Individual, Community Partners, Sustaining Members, Corporate Sponsors!
Executive Committee
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GWC Educational Scholarship Program
Monthly E-9 Breakfasts
Howard University ROTC
George Mason University ROTC
University of Maryland ROTC
3d Infantry Regiment
Easterseals Bright Stars "Night at the Circus"
Sponsorship for the West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference
Donation to the ROTC Command Senior Leader Development Conference
Arlington Ladies
The Washington Tattoo - Tartan Day Celebration
DC Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
PenFed Foundation
AUSA ILW
Army National Guard and US Army Reserve Outreach
Community Partner Support
Full Listing of Community Partners
Current Chapter Membership Profile:
Industry Partners - 2420
Association Partners - 21,375
Community Partners – 416
Premium, Individual, Family Members - 3328
Basic Members - 12,826
Total Chapter Membership - 40,392
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*** CHAPTER NEWS AND EVENTS ***
4 January
E-9 Breakfast Meeting
SGM (R) Mark Reilly, Chapter VP NCO/Soldier Programs and CEO for the Washington Tattoo a communith partner of the GWC ,coordinated the monthly E9 Breakfast at the Vienna Inn, (120 Maple Ave. Vienna, VA 22180) on Saturday 4 January 2025.
Massive turnout for our monthly networking breakfast!
Representation of all six services were in attendance as well as a visit from Virginia Commissioner, Department of Veterans Services, Chuck Zingler, and Prince William County Board of Supervisors member the Honorable, Victor S. Angry.
This is a monthly event where the senior NCOs break bread, reconnecting with comrades. Discussion and mentoring of transitioning E9s took place. Shared lessons learned highlighted the positive power of a strong, connected, and resource rich network.
Discussion of the H2F Fair on 15 March 2025 with Mr Zingler and Hon Angry.
George Washington Chapter supported and sponsored the coffee and drinks for the event.
The next event will be conducted on 1 February 2025.
GWC Educational Scholarship Program
Receiving Applications 6 January - 16 May 2025
27-30 January 2025
Army National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, represented AUSA and the Chapter at the National Guard – NGEDA Conference, Milwaukee, WI. He conducted in-person engagements with all 54- States and Territories
1 February 2025
E-9 Breakfast Meeting
SGM (R) Mark Reilly conducted the monthly E9 Breakfast at the Vienna Inn,The Breakfast was held at the Vienna Inn (120 Maple Ave. Vienna, VA 22180) on Saturday 1 February at 9:00 a.m. This is a monthly event where the senior NCOs break bread, reconnecting with friends, network and discuss issues affecting Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, and included The Washington Tattoo, a community partner of the George Washington Chapter. We had over 20 attendees representing the Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force. We had veterans and active duty military from all across the Washington DC footprint. Business owners, federal workers, nonprofit leaders, and senior enlisted advisors currently still serving shared advice on employment and VA benefits, as well as upcoming events, family outings, and mental health resources. This event is also a membership event where the benefits of being an AUSA member are discussed. Thanks to the George Washington Chapter AUSA for the coffee.
4 February 2025
GWC Quarterly Professional Development Luncheon TBD February 2025
1130-1315 Army Navy Country Club
The next GWC Luncheon was conducted on 4 February 2025 at the Army Navy Country Club. The guest speaker for this event was General James J. Mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
GWC Executive Committee hosted our Quarterly Luncheon and Professional Development Forum at ANCC, Arlington on 4 Feb 25. We were thrilled to welcome 170 attendees to include our industry sponsors / stalwart supporters; Active, Guard and Reserve members; Military Attaches representing Hungary, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, and Turkey; The Old Guard soldiers; Recruiters representing Landover and Potomac; ROTC Cadets and Cadre from George Mason Univ, Howard Univ, and Univ of Maryland; veterans; and members of the press (Jen Judson, Defense News, Gina Cavallaro, AUSA Sr. Writer). Also in the audience -- LTG(Ret.) Roger Schultz, GEN Sullivan Medal recipient and LTG(Ret.) Joe Anderson, GEN Abrams Medal recipient. We were delighted to also welcome partners representing other non-profit organizations; our parent -- AUSA National, Army Historical Foundation (National Museum of the U.S. Army), Military Women's Memorial, Capital Beltway Warriors Hockey, VFW, American Legion, Marshall Legacy Foundation, The Washington Tattoo, Veterans Moving Forward, and others. Our Guest of Honor and Speaker, General Mingus provided a most informative overview of Army priorities -- agile funding, coyote system, flexibility to keep up with technology, unmanned vs. manned, agility & mobility, launched effects, cross domain fires, LRPF, loitering munitions, battlespace geometry, the need to be able to see and sense, mastery vs. innovation, and he wrapped the discussion with the focus on holistic health and fitness. Following a 15-minute Q/A session, we thanked him for taking time out of his extremely busy schedule and presented him with a Making of the U.S. Army Museum book. Following luncheon adjournment, GEN Mingus spent quality time with The Old Guard soldiers, the numerous Cadets and Cadres, the Attaches, and industry reps. ANCC did another fantastic job for GWC -- it was a hugely successful and very well-received luncheon!
4-7 February
Regular Army, Army National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelizing AUSA and the Chapter while conducting in person meetings at Fort Myer VA, Fort Belvoir VA, Aberdeen Proving Ground MD and Fort Detrick MD.
- 4 Feb -AUSA George Washington Chapter Luncheon, GEN James J. Mingus, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army
-The Old Guard, Fort Myer unit engagements
- 5 Feb -Fort Belvoir unit engagements
- 12th Aviation BN
- 429th Eng BN
-Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS) Corporate Advisory Committee meeting
- 6 Feb -Aberdeen Proving Grounds unit engagements
- 20th CBRNE
- ATEC
- 7 Feb -Fort Detrick unit engagements
- 21st SIG BDE
- 114th SIG BN
7 February
Senior Leader Development Conference
AUSA Headquarters
The GWC donated $1500 to support the 4th Brigade ROTC Cadet Command's Senior Leader Development Conference conducted at AUSA Center for Leadership on 7 February 2025.
The Association of the United States Army - AUSA Center for Leadership and the 4th Brigade of the United States Army Cadet Command hosted the 2025 Senior Leader Development Conference for 90 Cadets from 10 ROTC programs:
Bowie State University
George Mason University
Georgetown University
Hampton University
Howard University
Loyola University Maryland
McDaniel College
Morgan State University
University of Maryland
Virginia State University
11-16 February 2025
Army National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelized AUSA and the Chapter at the following locations:
- 11 Feb -National Guard – Camp Robinson, Arkansas
- 39th IBCT
- 87th Troop Command
- 12 Feb -National Guard – Fort Chafee, Arkansas
- 937th Forward Support Company
- 13-16 Feb – Arkansas National Guard Conference, Little Rock, AK
Arkansas National Guard State Conference.
17-19 February 2025
Regular Army Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelized AUSA and the Chapter at Fort Campbell Kentucky
- 1st IBCT "Bastogne"
- 2nd IBCT "Strike"
- 3rd IBCT "Rakkasans"
- 101st Sustainment Brigade "Lifeliners"
- 101st Airborne Division Artillery Brigade "Guns of Glory"
20-23 February 2025
Army National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelized AUSA and the Chapter at the Tennessee National Guard Conference, Murfreesboro, TN
1 March 2025
E9 Breakfast Meeting
SGM (R) Mark Reilly, Chapter VP NCO/Soldier Programs, conducted the monthly E9 Breakfast at the Vienna Inn,The Breakfast was held at the Vienna Inn (120 Maple Ave. Vienna, VA 22180) on Saturday 1 March at 9:00 a.m. Approximately, 25 senior NCO's participated in this event across the services.
This is a monthly event where the senior NCOs break bread, reconnecting with friends, network and discuss issues affecting Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines, and included The Washington Tattoo, a community partner of the George Washington Chapter. This event is also a membership event where the benefits of being an AUSA member are discussed. Thanks to the George Washington Chapter AUSA for the coffee. The next E9 Breakfast will be on 5 April 2025.
3-7 March 2025
Regular Army and National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelized AUSA and the Chapter at the following locations and units.
3-4 March 2025
- Fort Jackson unit engagements
- 165th Infantry Brigade
- 193rd Infantry Brigade
- 8 of the 11 Infantry Battalion’s on Ft Jackson
5 March 2025
- Joint Base Charlston Air Force Base, SC unit engagements
- 437th Special Operations Squadron
- 628th Civil Engineering Squadron
- MS Teams engagement with Arkansas National Guard
- 61st Civil Support Team (WMD), Arkansas National Guard
- Meeting with South Carolina National Guard
- CSM Norris McCall
6 March 2025
- Fort Stewart, GA unit engagements
- 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT)
- 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade
- 188th Infantry Brigade, 1st Army Division East
- 3rd Infantry Division Artillery (DIVARTY)
7 March 2025
- Hunter Army Airfield (HAAF), GA unit engagements
- 1st Ranger Battalion
- MS Teams engagement with TRADOC
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- G34 SGM – SGM Joel Zecca in reference to TRADOC Best Squad Competition
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10-12 March 2025
National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelized AUSA and the Chapter at the National Guard - All-Hazards Workshop Conference, New Orleans LA. Connected with the National Guard Bureau and participating State National Guard and Territories Domestic Operations Teams.
13 March 2025
West Point Leadership and Ethics Conference
The West Point Society of DC 18th Annual Leadership and Ethics Conference was conducted at George Mason University Arlington Campus. General (Retired) Vince Brooks USMA80, was the morning keynote speaker, Captain Simone Askew USMA 2018 was the afternoon keynote speaker and Colonel (ret)/Dr. Leon Moores (USMA84) was the faculty keynote speaker this year. Over 30 schools, approximately 200 high school juniors and more than 50 faculty representing those schools were engaged in discussions centered on ethics, leadership and leading an honorable life. Students demonstrated their grasp of handling ethical situations using an Ethical Decision Making Template /Model as a guide. Students were challenged with vignettes of varying degrees of difficulty and with the help of West Point Cadets and College ROTC classroom leaders, selected what they considered to be the most ethical course of action/decision. Thirty students were selected to compete for $10,000 in scholarships that will be presented at their school's end of year award ceremonies thanks to our awesome sponsors. The CO-Chairs Phil Panzarella (USMA79) and Steve Murphy (USMA95) led the team of volunteers to a very successful 18th year of production. HOOAH!
MG (R) John George, EVP, George Washington Chapter represented the Chapter. The Chapter contributed $1000 to support a Scholarship for the young scholars attending.
18-19 March 2025
Regular Army and Army National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelized AUSA and the Chapter at Fort Bragg NC visiting the following units:
- 1st Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 82nd ABN DIV
- 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 82nd ABN DIV
- 82nd Sustainment Brigade, 82nd ABN DIV
- 1st BN, 252 CAB, North Carolina National Guard
- 139th Regional Military Academy, Regional Training Institute (RTI)
- 2nd Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 82nd ABN DIV
- MCP-OD, North Carolina National Guard attachment to 82nd ABN DIV
- Detachment #1, DC 236th BEB, North Carolina National Guard
20-23 March 2025
Army National Guard Outreach
CSM (R) Tony Tuck, VP Army National Guard and US Army Reserve GWC and Federal Sales Account Manager Cyalume Technologies, a community partner of the GWC, evangelized AUSA and the Chapter at the North Carolina National Guard Conference Charlotte, NC
29 March 2025
The Washington Tattoo
Tartan Day Celebration
The 2025 Washington Tattoo is a breathtaking spectacle of international music and dance, formed in the tradition of military tattoos around the world, featuring military bands alongside world-renowned artists and ensembles.
- GWC donated 25 Tickets @ $1000 (Vietnam Vets, Wounded Warriors, Gold Star families)
"A Candid Review by Shauna Hamilton"
I'm still trying to find the words to describe how completely mesmerized I was by The Washington Tattoo this weekend. The sheer spectacle of global performers, the unwavering military precision, and the vibrant display of cultural excellence created an atmosphere unlike anything I've experienced before. Each act was a testament to dedication and skill, and the way they all came together was truly breathtaking. Congratulations, Mark Reilly on a truly phenomenal and unforgettable event! If you missed it, make sure it's on your list for next time!
Well Done!
Forthcoming Events:
3 April 2025
GWC Quarterly Luncheon Series
Army Navy Country Club
LTG Heidi Hoyle
DCS G4
NCO/Soldier /Civilian Awards
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- General Charles L. Bolte (NCO of the Year)
- SGT Nicholas Robinson
- SPC Keith A. Campbell (Soldier of the Year)
- SPC Cole Rosano
- MG Lewis A. Mologne (Medic of the Year)
- PFC Charleseth Boggs
GWC Awards
Col Glenn Yarborough (Volunteer of the Year)
Mrs. Austin Carrigg
GWC Civilian of the Year
Mr. Todd Hopkins
5 April 2025
E-9 Breakfast
1 May 2025
GWC Community Partner Reception and 250th US Army Birthday Celebration
Military Women's Museum
1-3 May 2025
2d Region Meeting
AUSA Headquarters
Arlington,VA
3 May 20025
E9 Breakfast
Holistic Health to Fitness Fair - 21 June 2025
250th Army Birthday Celebration
SGM(Ret.) Mark Reilly, President & CEO, The Washington Tattoo and key member of the GWC Executive Committee has proposed and is spearheading a GWC inaugural event, a Mental Health Symposium slated to be held at The National Museum of the U.S. Army on 21 June 2025. This event will include other aligned to this topic 501(c)3 organizations, AUSA National, senior leader panel including Active, Guard and Reserve and Industry, State, Local and perhaps other Federal Agency leaders, reps, and more. We envision this event to become a valuable annual information sharing gathering and ultimately a go to resource and lifeline 365 days/year.
Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1141180344129?aff=oddtdtcreator
24 June 2025
Army Navy Country Club
Guest Speaker. (TBD)
11 October 2025
GWC Educational Scholarship Golf Tournament
Register Here: https://secure.west-point.org/gwcausa/golf/
13-15 October 2025
AUSA Annual Meeting
Washington DC Convention Center
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