September 2012 AUSA News
September 2012 AUSA News
Army Sgt. Hancock shoots for Olympic gold in London
In double record-setting fashion, Sgt.
Asia-Pacific region important to U.S. security goals
AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare recently released a new National Security Watch publication, "Linking Latin America and the Pacific: A Strategy fo
Odierno arrives at army seminar
Building partnerships with the armies of Asian and Pacific nations is the focus of Gen.
101st Airborne Division adds realism to network test
While thousands of soldiers maneuver across the New Mexico desert to assess the Army’s future tactical communications network, a smaller group, mor
2011 Annual Meeting’s professional development forums pave the way for 2012 Association’s event
The Association of the United States Army – "Voice of the Soldier – Support for the Army" – is the Army’s professional organization.AUSA offers spe
Design Center evaluates tactical communications systems
Since its stand up in October 2011, the Army’s System of Systems Integration Directorate has lead the Army’s integration efforts and served as a ke
New Army network gets a thorough workout at NIE 12.2
Stretched across vast distances and punishing terrain, the Army’s new tactical communications network showed its promise as a combat enabler during
NIE 12.2 tests Army network equipment for soldiers
The secretary of the Army, John McHugh, spoke to soldiers of the 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, during a walkthrough of the 1
TRICARE health-care fees remain very controversial
You can’t make this stuff up! "The truth of the matter is the spiraling cost of health care requires us to adjust some fees and co-pays – fees and
Warrant officers play a critical role in operational test
Highly specialized military network technology experts, Network Operations warrant officers, played a key role in keeping the network strong as its
‘Smartphones’ empower soldier-leaders with better commo
As he maneuvered his squad across the desert, securing objectives in villages along the way, Staff Sgt.
Army drops national NASCAR team sponsorship
After this year, the Army will no longer sponsor a NASCAR team as part of its national branding and accession efforts.But, the service will continu
AUSA honors 2012 legislators of the year on Capitol Hill
AUSA, in its signature event on Capitol Hill, recognized Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, R-Calif., and Rep.
Company Command Posts ‘magnify the battle field’
In the harsh desert and mountains of the southwestern United States, soldiers relied on transportable headquarters operation centers to extend miss
Military Family Forums focus on ‘reintegration,’ ‘resilience’
"Reintegration" and "Resilience" are the terms resonating through Army family program support in 2012.With the end of operations in Iraq and the re
Retiree seminars highlight SBP, employment initiatives
There are three special events scheduled for retirees and veterans at the 2012 Association of the United States Army Meeting and Exposition Oct.
Rifleman Radios improved communication in Afghanistan
The Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment is already reaping the benefits of advanced encryption tools for their Rifleman Radios in Operation Enduring Freedo
Women soldiers will test new female-specific body armor
Today, both male and female soldiers wear body armor that has been designed for men.But, the Army plans to field to women next summer a new type of