Association of the United States Army

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) is a private, non-profit organization which primarily acts as an advocacy group for the United States Army. Founded in 1950, it has 125 chapters worldwide. Membership is open to everyone, not just Army personnel, nor is membership mandatory for soldiers, although army personnel are highly encouraged to join by their chain of command. The organization publishes the magazine "Army", and runs the Institute for Land Warfare. The current president is General Gordon R. Sullivan, retired.

AUSA official mission is threefold:
#Being the voice for all components of America's Army
#Fostering public support of the Army's role in national security
#Providing professional education and information programs

External links

* [http://www.ausa.org/ Official site]

What is AUSA?

Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve.

AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.

OUR MISSIONAUSA represents every American Soldier by:- Being the voice for all components of America's Army- Fostering public support of the Army's role in national security- Providing professional education and information programs

OUR VISIONAs the premier voice for America's Soldiers, we are a dedicated team committed to building the best professional and representative association for the world's best Army.

OUR VALUES- Excellence- Innovation- Professionalism- Inclusiveness- Integrity- Responsiveness

ADVOCACYAUSA speaks out for the men and women of the United States Army who proudly serve our country. How AUSA is working for you.

LOCAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTAUSA has 125 chapters located worldwide. Made up entirely of volunteers, they provide recreational and educational opportunities to Soldiers and their families. Most importantly, they support our deployed Soldiers and families left behind. AUSA and its' chapters have contributed over $1,000,000 to awards, scholarships, and support of soldier and family programs.

EDUCATIONGrassroots support for America's Army can only come when people know and understand the value of the Army to the nation. AUSA accomplishes this through its various chapters, AUSA's Institute of Land Warfare, Industry Affairs meetings & events, and the Government Affairs office.

PROFESSIONAL BENEFITSAUSA wants to become your professional association. As an Army professional, you need to keep current on issues that affect you in the work place. AUSA is the only organization in existence that offers educational material and events designed specifically to educate you about these issues.

WHO CAN JOIN?AUSA is open to all Army ranks and all components -- including Active, National Guard and Reserve -- and Department of the Army civilians, retirees, concerned citizens and family members. Indeed, AUSA welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also represented by AUSA. JOIN NOW!