April 2014 AUSA News
April 2014 AUSA News
Hagel shrinks Army manpower to pre-World War II troop strength
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has proposed cuts in military spending that include further reductions in troop strength and force structure in every
Dempsey: Defense budget request is ‘a realistic way forward’
Balance is a key word in the Fiscal Year 2015 defense budget request, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.Army Gen. Martin E.
Odierno publishes Waypoint #2 – Strategic priorities for the future Army
In my first year as the Chief of Staff, I published "Marching Orders" to outline my intent and priorities for sustaining our high-quality, All-Volu
Sullivan: The noble calling of being a soldier is recognized
Two particularly instructive events have occurred recently that illuminate the profession of arms and its role in American life.One happened during
Mike Krzyzewski will receive AUSA’s George Catlett Marshall Medal
Coach Michael W. Krzyzewski, legendary head basketball coach at Duke University and a long-time supporter of our men and women in uniform and their families, will receive the 2014 George Catlett Marshall Medal, the highest award presented by the Association of the United States Army.
2014 Annual Army Ten-Miler planned to open in May
The Army’s 30th annual Army Ten-Miler will be conducted on Sunday, Oct.12, at 8 a.m., at the Pentagon.Produced by the U.S.
Athletes, coach of the year honored
Three soldiers, selected as the athletes and coach of the year for 2013, were honored and recognized at the Association of the United States Army W
DoD budget released – Budget cuts, sequestration concerns remain
Details of fiscal 2015 defense budget released. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.
Good news: Under-62 COLA reduction proposal is rescinded
Let me start with the good news.The under-62 COLA reduction that was put into law in December has been rescinded for all personnel who entered mili
New Marriott Marquis is 2014 AUSA Annual Meeting HQ hotel
The 2014 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition will be significantly different this year as AUSA welcomes the new Mar
Reagan at Reykjavik book offered at discount price to AUSA members
Association of the United States Army officials announced that Amb.
Team USA wins four-man bobsled Olympic bronze medal
A former soldier and an active duty captain teamed with two civilians to win an Olympic bronze medal in four-man bobsled for Team USA at the Sanki
TRICARE for Life pilot program affects some medication prescriptions
The Defense Health Agency announced recently that TRICARE for Life beneficiaries are beginning to receive letters guiding them to TRICARE Pharmacy