Tickets are now on sale for some special social events taking place during the Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, including the black-tie George Catlett Marshall Memorial Award Reception and Dinner.

Scheduled for Oct. 10–12, the three-day, in-person annual meeting will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

This year’s theme is “Building the Army of 2030,” marking a focus on the continued transformation of the force.

Attendees will be able to hear keynote addresses from senior Army leaders, participate in a wide range of forums featuring Army, DoD and industry leaders, view Warriors Corner and Innovators Corner presentations and visit more than 650 exhibits spread over five halls.

There will be several award presentations, including the winners of the inaugural Best Squad Competition, NCO and Soldier of the Year and the Marshall Medal, AUSA’s highest award for selfless service to the country.

The 2022 Marshall Medal recipient is Elizabeth Dole, former U.S. senator, two-time cabinet secretary, former American Red Cross leader and advocate for troops and their families.

Also scheduled are several social events throughout the annual meeting. They include the Robert G. Moorhead Guard and Reserve Forum and Breakfast, the President’s Reception featuring senior Army leaders, the Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon where Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville will speak, and the Marshall Dinner.

Tickets for these events and more are available until 5 p.m. Eastern Sept. 19. AUSA members receive a special rate. To get tickets, click here.

Registration for the annual meeting is also open, and attendees can register for housing.

Online registration is open until 8 p.m. Eastern Oct. 5. On-site registration will open at the convention center on Oct. 7.

All attendees and exhibitors must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

For more information or to register, click here.