December 2013 AUSA News
December 2013 AUSA News
Robert M. Gates receives AUSA’s George Catlett Marshall Medal
After describing the many sacrifices soldiers have made in the last 12 years and declaring: "Protecting this country is a sacred duty," former Defe
Odierno: We will remain ‘the greatest Army in the world’
The Army chief of staff, Gen.
McHugh warns painful, harsh reductions will continue for Army
Army Secretary John McHugh described in harsh detail the impact deep funding cuts from sequestration had on the Army in this first year alone and w
Via tells ROTC cadets: Be professional, ‘integrity is absolute’
The commander of the Army Materiel Command addressed future Army officers during the 2013 ROTC Luncheon at the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition.G
Association of the U.S. Army names three new senior fellows
The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) announced Nov. 7 that Gen. Carter Ham, USA, Ret.; Lt. Gen. Daniel P. Bolger, USA, Ret.; and Maj.
2008 Army female athlete of the year wins Marine Corps Marathon
Capt. Kelly Calway, who won the female division at the Marine Corps Marathon, Oct.
35,000 runners, 700 teams register for 29th Annual Army Ten-Miler
With over 35,000 registered runners – the largest running field in the race’s history – the 29th Army Ten-Miler took place Oct.
Annual Meeting hiring event attracts veterans and retiring soldiers
Sgt. Isaac Njoroge leans toward remaining in the D.C.
Army Knowledge Online (AKO) changes affect retirees, families
The Army has published its plan to modernize Army Knowledge Online (AKO).The plan, published Sept.
Campbell emphasizes ‘Three Cs’ – character, commitment, competence
Noncommissioned officers must learn, adopt and promote the Army’s new Ready and Resilient Campaign for future success in mitigating internal proble
First responders are better prepared to deal with major national disasters
The Army is much better prepared today to respond to a major national disaster than it was in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina swamped New Orleans, but
Members of Congress, staffers attend AUSA Annual Meeting
In spite of the government shutdown and the debt ceiling crisis – neither of which was resolved until days before the Annual Meeting – AUSA held a
N.Y. National Guard seminar focuses on ‘essential fundamentals’
Greetings to all from the Association of the United States Army – our Army’s and our soldiers’ professional organization.Special thanks go out to M
Prescriptions for good health: Eat well, be active and sleep well
Attendees at the 2013 Association of the U.S.
Rodriguez: Africa benefits from Army soldiers’ training, restructuring
The tailoring of units "will be increasingly the norm" as well as the mixing of forces from different components as the Army moves to regionally al
Swan to retiree commission: Military retirement costs are affordable and fair
AUSA testifies before retirement commission. The Defense Department’s claim that, if left unchecked, "personnel costs will consume the entire DoD b
Allyn: Optimize National Guard and Army Reserve training events
The "unprecedented fiscal constraints" facing the nation have put the Army at a crossroads, the commanding general of U.S.
Annual Meeting exhibitors highlight efforts to support military families
For two exhibitors at the 2013 Association of the United States Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, the purpose of their presence extended beyond
Harris, Johnson, Shaw receive awards at the NCO, soldier forum
The winners of the 2013 Sgt. Maj. Larry L. Strickland Educational Leadership Award and the Sgt. Maj.
Miller tells industry -- Sequestration, budget cuts have hurt the military
The alliance between the business community and the Army is stronger than ever.And the evidence was undeniable at the Association of the United Sta
NCO professional development forum studies the importance of ‘trust’
The Army’s Noncommissioned Officers Corps must foster and utilize trust at all unit levels in order to combat problems with sexual assault and hara
Shyu, Via: Ground Combat Vehicle, Armed Aerial Scout may be delayed
As a result of fiscal "belt tightening, the Ground Combat Vehicle and the Armed Aerial Scout could be delayed, continued or terminated," said the A
Westphal: Furloughs hurt civilian workforce, hurt the total Army
In the last six months, Army civilians have faced two work stoppages: one in July with six weeks of four-day work weeks, and most recently, more th