March 2013 AUSA News
March 2013 AUSA News
Odierno at AUSA: Budget ‘perfect storm’ could ‘hollow’ out the force
Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Abizaid: Middle East is still a very relevant region for the U.S.
In order to both support secular, democratic forces and combat jihadist elements in the Middle East, the United States must retain an un-occupying,
Women to serve in combat roles, expanded occupational specialties
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey signed a memo this Jan.
Army aviation – Remember lessons learned from war years
Army aviation has been in the fight now for more than a decade, and as the drawdown in Afghanistan continues, commanders say it would be wise to re
New Army Capstone Concept is the vision for the future force
The Association of the United States Army’s Institute of Land Warfare (ILW) has recently released a new publication."The U.S.
2013 Army Ten-Miler – October 20
The 29th Annual Army Ten-Miler, the third largest 10-mile race in the world, is set for Oct. 20 at the Pentagon in Washington.Produced by the U.S.
Army aviation’s role will continue to grow as force becomes leaner
With a smaller, leaner force in the future, aviation will play a bigger and more significant role than it has over the last decade, said the U.S.
AUSA: ‘Voice for the Army – Support for the Soldier’
Now in its 63rd year, the Association of the United States Army has been the "Voice for the Army – Support for the Soldier."AUSA has been educating
AUSA – Needed Now More Than Ever
After many years at war, America soldiers and their families face new challenges driven by the fiscal issues facing our country.During these times
AUSA supports Army families – resilience and well-being
AUSA’s Family Programs Directorate is dedicated to providing Army families with the assistance they need to help them manage the challenges of mili
Authorization bill is passed, but ‘fiscal cliff’ drives uncertainty
If you read last month’s column, you know that the good news is that the Defense Authorization Bill for Fiscal Year 2013 was passed by both houses
Chandler praises AUSA’s track record
Our Army faces substantial challenges over the next year, but I am reassured by the fact that the Association of the United States Army is working
Grassroots efforts – The important Association member action
This report describes the life cycle of AUSA’s grassroots work from the creation of the Association’s annual resolutions to the creation of the nex
Leaders cite AUSA for supporting soldiers, families
Thank you, again, to each and every one of you for being here [at the 2012 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition], fo
Odierno: 'Waypoint # 1' - Army’s current location, road ahead
One year ago, I published "Marching Orders" to outline my intent and priorities for sustaining our high-quality, All-Volunteer Army.
Tech Ten presentations a hit at aviation; expanded at Winter Symposium
A new program, developed last year by the Association of the United States Army’s Institute of Land Warfare, that affords industry members with the
Top 10 reasons every soldier should be an AUSA member
The Association of the United States Army is the Army’s professional association and has, for over 63 years, provided support for soldiers and fami
Council nominates members; Bylaws’ changes approved
Nominations to serve on the Association of the United States Army’s Council of Trustees were submitted by the national nominating committee to the
Future Army faces ‘complex problems and tough decisions’
The current fiscal environment poses significant challenges for Army aviation, as well as the rest of the Army and the Defense Department, Lt.
Sequestration delayed – Moved by congress from Jan. 2 to March 1
Avoid, fix or delay. There will be no rest for the 113th Congress which convened on Jan 3.In their last-minute fiscal cliff deal, Congress not only
Soldiers will take major role in Army’s shift to Asia-Pacific region
The U.S. Army chief of staff said American soldiers will play a major role in the U.S.
Regional partnerships are critical for rebalance in the Asia-Pacific region
Under Secretary of the Army Joseph Westphal visited Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Jan. 13-14, to meet with members of Headquarters, U.S.
TRICARE service areas reduced; Pharmacy co-pays increased Feb. 1
Changes coming to TRICARE prime services areas. Defense Department health officials announced that effective Oct.