The 2024 AUSA Annual Meeting was a record-breaking success featuring more than 750 exhibits and 44,000 attendees. “Transforming for a Complex World” is the theme of this year’s meeting, highlighting how the Army is innovating and adapting for the future battlefield.

The Redstone-Huntsville was awarded 32 streamers highlighting our success in support of chapter membership, community partners, young professionals, JROTC/ROTC members, Veterans, Department of the Army Civilians and more. These awards highlight how the people and organizations in our community go above and beyond to support our Army!

This year, our chapter is home to two national award winners. Kris McBride, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Alabama (North) and past president for our chapter and AUSA’s Third Region, was awarded the Major General J. Drexel Biddle Medal for outstanding contributions to AUSA. Rey Almodovar, CEO of Intuitive Research & Technology Corporation, received the John W. Dixon Award for outstanding contributions to national defense from industry. We are lucky to have amazing people like Kris and Rey in our community! Read more: Two North Alabamians recognized for their work in supporting the Army | News | waaytv.com

Our chapter was represented by three young professionals for the second annual Generation Next Forum, providing professional development and networking opportunities to inspire and develop the next generation of AUSA and industry leaders. We look forward to hearing more of their insights on how to better reach the next generation of leaders and grow our support brigade. Read more: Generation Next Forum Inspires Future Leaders | AUSA

We’re grateful to Summit 7 for sponsoring our chapter reception Tuesday evening. Huntsville’s presence in DC was strong, as usual, this Annual Meeting, with many of our community partners exhibiting innovative technologies to support the warfighter. We value the yearly chapter reception to connect with our community partners, colleagues and friends.

Finally, we wrapped up the week attending the George Catlett Marshall Reception and Dinner. One of the key messages at this year’s Annual Meeting was surrounding the key role our Non-Commissioned officers hold in preparing the force for the future fight. Representing all NCOs, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer accepted AUSA’s George Catlett Marshall Medal on Oct. 16, the final day of the association’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition. We highly recommend listening to Sgt. Maj. Weimer’s speech and the performance by the Down Range Band and Strings if you missed it! https://lnkd.in/ehZtFiqg

Thank you to all that helped make this year a success! Our chapter’s success is directly led by our strong group of passionate volunteers, dedicated community partners, and community leaders! HOOAH!

Read more Annual Meeting news here: 2024 Annual Meeting News | AUSA