AUSA Government Affairs Team advocates in support of the Total Army with Congress. Department of Defense, and other organizations.
We support soldiers, their families and Army civilians, provides a voice for the Army, and honors those who have served. As the Army’s Premier, nonprofit, educational and professional association, we work to educate, inform, and connect.
AUSA Supporting the Strategic Plan
through Advocacy
On behalf of the U.S. Army and our members, AUSA champions policies, programs and budgets to promote and support the Total Army and national security.
OBJECTIVES
Build support for Army and AUSA priorities in Congress, with the public, other associations and international partners. Encourage mutual support and understanding between the Army and industry. Mobilize support for Army priorities and budgets within AUSA’s chapters.
STRATEGIES
- Develop focus areas to convey AUSA priorities.
- Meet with members and staff of congressional defense oversight committees to build support for Army and AUSA priorities.
- Provide analysis and recommendations on defense and Army policies.
- Create opportunities for Army and defense industry leadership to meet for discussions on topics of mutual interest.
- Connect Army leaders with AUSA chapters to organize programs to build American public support for Total Army initiatives.
Meet the Team
LTC Mark Haaland, (Ret.)
Director
Joined AUSA HQ in 2019
Julie Rudowski,
Assistant Director
16 years with AUSA
2021 Focus Areas
The AUSA Focus Areas outline key and essential actions required to properly fund, maintain, sustain and modernize a combat-ready, all-volunteer American Army that is ready to defend the nation in an unpredictable world.
Army Matters Podcast
A rotating cast of hosts covers topics of importance to the Total Army community including Soldiers, military families and Army supporters. Keep it locked here for all Army Matters. Brought to you by AUSA, the U.S. Army’s professional association - voice for the Army and support for the Soldiers.