August 2011 AUSA News
August 2011 AUSA News
Obama announces troop withdrawals from Afghanistan
Thanks to the tremendous progress U.S., coalition and Afghan troops have made, the United States will draw down the number of troops in Afghanistan
Caldwell: Make our investment last in Afghanistan
The commander of the Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan told military and industry leaders at the Association of the United States
Panetta confirmed as Secretary of Defense
The U.S. Senate voted unanimously June 21 to confirm Leon E.
Army celebrates 236 years
Four months older than the Navy, five months older than the Marine Corps, the nation’s oldest military branch began its 236th birthday celebration
Army names recruiters of the year
"The best recruiting tool we have is a reserve [component[ soldier who feels he or she is making a meaningful contribution, being trained well to d
Logons improve TRICARE access for retired reservists
DS Logons for retired reservists. Retired reservists can now get a DoD Self-service Logon (DS Logon) account at any TRICARE Service Center (TSC) wo
Patrol cap to replace black beret
The voice of the soldier has been heard: The Army announced the patrol cap will replace the black wool beret as the default headgear for the Army C
Reservists, families subject of latest ILW Torchbearer
AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare recently released a new publication – "Resetting Reserve Component Units: Taking Care of Soldiers and Families" (T
Senators recognized for focus on veterans
AUSA, in its signature event on the Hill, recognized Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Sen.
SMA visits troops in Afghanistan
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler and Command Sgt. Maj. Marvin L.
Troops ‘robot trot’ for wounded warriors
Raising more than $2,500 for the Wounded Warrior Project, nearly 130 people from all branches of service rallied together to support the 2011 Robot
3 AUSA book program authors honored
Three authors of Association of the United States Army books have been honored recently.Madame Genevieve de Galard was elevated to the rank of Gran
House committee cites ‘unrealistic’ DoD efficiencies
House Appropriations Committee: Some DoD efficiencies ‘unrealistic.’ As AUSA NEWS goes to press, the House Appropriations Committee is marking-up t
Math, science programs important for schools
I often request that organizations with whom we work on behalf of Army families provide us with articles about their programs and new initiatives.T
Ten-Miler T-shirt contest winner announced
For the second year in a row, Jason Siegel is the grand prize winner in the annual Army Ten-Miler T-shirt Design Contest.After an online voting com