May 2011 AUSA News
May 2011 AUSA News
Drawdown in Iraq going well, McHugh says
It’s up to Iraq now to be successful in their own future, said Secretary of the Army John McHugh."The longer-term key for success is the success of
Dempsey confirmed as new chief
Gen. Martin E. Dempsey was confirmed by the Senate March 16, for assignment as the next Army chief of staff.He succeeds Gen. George W.
‘Testing takes too long; costs too much’
"We’re going to transform the command into something different over the next few years … to keep our combat edge razor sharp," the commanding gener
Army overhauls PT test
For the first time since 1980, the Army’s physical fitness test is being overhauled.
Army veterans march to Hill
It is hearing season on the Hill and when you walk the halls you must be alert because at this time of year a lot of "first timers" are wandering t
AUSA Chapter Happenings May 2011
Picatinny Arsenal – Middle Forge: Chapter President Louise Bonnett and the vice president for publicity, Missy Nulk, along with chapter volunteers,
AUSA reviews key issues with lawmakers
AUSA meets with top House lawmakers. AUSA Director of Government Affairs Bill Loper, joined other military and veterans organizations at the Capito
DoD survey targets civilian employers
The Department of Defense released a nationwide survey recently to gain insight into the benefits and challenges of employing members of the guard
Last ‘Doughboy’ buried in Arlington Cemetery
Hundreds of visitors to Arlington National Cemetery filed through the Memorial Amphitheater Chapel March 15 to pay respects to America’s last "Doug
Legislation protects deployed parent in child custody dispute
The stories are too frequent: A service member, many times a single mom, is called to serve her country and is given a short time to wind down her
Military Coalition, AUSA examine DoD’s TRICARE proposals
Panel hears testimony on TRICARE fees. Representatives of The Military Coalition of which AUSA is a member, were invited to testify March 16 before
Service members allowed early access to Ten-Miler registration
Mark Your Calendar – MAY 1In the last issue of our monthly newspaper, AUSA NEWS, and in a story that recently appeared on the AUSA Web site under "
Survey looks into Army as Profession of Arms
A survey was released in late March to thousands in the Army community asking them to take an introspective look at the service as a profession.Two
Ten-Miler T-shirt contest begins
The 2011 Army Ten-Miler T-shirt Design Contest, presented by Adobe Systems, opened March 1 and will run until June 3.There will be over $5,000 in p
Veteran cycles across U.S. to honor troops
Lt. Col. Doug Adams, USA, Ret., president of the Association of the United States Army’s PFC William K.
Veterans find a healthcare HERO
We at AUSA Family Programs believe that the more knowledge our soldiers and their families have, the better able they are to make good choices and