Multi-Domain Battle Concept Focused on Shaping the Future Army

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AUSA Congressional Directory – 11 to 14 – Chapter Highlights MMulti-Domainulti-Domain BattleBattle Vessey Chapter Sponsors PPreparingreparing fforor tthehe FFutureuture FFightight Bataan Death March Team – 18 – A U.S. Army soldier demonstrates the proper kneeling fi ring position to an Iraqi army soldier. (Department of Defense photo) Chapters Offer Scholarships: Braxton Bragg At the Association of the U.S. Army’s Global Force Symposium and Exposition in Huntsville, Central Texas-Fort Hood Ala., senior Army and industry leaders discussed the importance of the Multi-Domain Battle concept focused on shaping the future Army. (See stories from the Global Force Symposium Carlisle Barracks- and Exposition on Pages 2, 8, 10, and 15) Cumberland Valley – 19 – AUSA News is now an exclusively digital publication 2 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Global symposium – Executing in multi-domain environment t the Association of the U.S. Army’s Glob- al Force Symposium and Exposition in AHuntsville, Ala., industry and the Army focused on the uncertain future. The three-day event of forums and exhibits had a singular focus of preventing the Army from be- coming less than the biggest, “baddest” land force in the world. That is a possibility, senior offi cials warned at the AUSA Institute of Land Warfare professional development forum. “We are on the verge of losing our global superiority,” said Steffanie B. Easter, acting assistant Army secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology. Adding, “We could risk overmatch by taking forever to deliver new capabilities for our soldiers,” she said, describing a “sense of urgency in our efforts.” Easter said one of the benefi ts of the Global Force event at the Von Braun Center is the opportunity for collaboration. Gen. Gus Perna, commanding general, Army Materiel Command, describing the next war: ‘The “I look forward to spending some time with challenges of tomorrow are nothing like we had yesterday.’ (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) you,” she said in her remarks to Army and industry attendees. “Frankly, the challenges of tomorrow are noth- equipment means ensuring supply availability so Gen. David G. Perkins, commanding general, ing like we had yesterday,” he said. that repair parts are where they need to be, whether U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, said From a sunk ship to a disabled train, Perna noted for training or on the battlefi eld. the Multi-Domain Battle discussion the Army has the result could wipe out an entire brigade combat “We need to restructure our demand process and been having over the last year focuses on shap- team’s worth of equipment. change the algorithm to meet future demand, not ing concepts for the future Army that are aimed at “Are we ready to react to that?” react to past demand,” he said. creating “windows of domain superiority” against Perna asked if today’s military has the acquisi- As Congress looks for ways to cut costs, Perna adversaries. tion system, training and know-how to face such a said he must be able to articulate how the Organ- The solution, he said, will drive modernization, challenge. “Are we seeing ourselves and preparing ic Industrial Base is connected to the Sustainable doctrine and training, including leadership train- to execute in a multi-domain environment?” Readiness Model. ing. The Army is working toward that end, Perna Ensuring Army Prepositioned Stocks are prop- With straight talk, the Army’s senior logistician said. For its part, he said the Army Materiel Com- erly confi gured for combat, maintaining science challenged industry partners and his own work- mand is doing its best to execute the mission. and technology capabilities and ensuring foreign force to help meet the demands of Army readiness. “We need to ensure that 100 percent of our military sales enable partner capabilities are also Gen. Gus Perna, commander, U.S. Army Mate- workforce is executing 100 percent of the work,” key to providing readiness, Perna said. riel Command, described the challenges of a next he said. “We don’t have time; we must have every- (Editor’s note: AUSA Staff and Lisa Simunaci, war and warned of the potential atrocities that could body engaged.” Army Materiel Command, contributed to this ar- hamper equipment delivery to a forward location. Perna challenged industry partners to be more ticle) judicious in fi ling contract protests and pledged ad- herence to the highest standards on the Army’s end. “We need to increase speed and accuracy as we develop our requirements, then hold ourselves ac- countable to milestones and execution of the con- tracting process,” Perna said. “We’re taking that on. We are going to hold our workforce account- able to that end state.” While the Army’s top leaders are focusing on readiness, modernization and challenging the sta- tus quo, Perna identifi ed immediate actions the Army Materiel Command is undertaking to en- hance readiness. Redistributing on-hand equipment is a top priority, Perna said. With 980,000 pieces of the right equipment in the wrong place, the Army Materiel Command is reallocating the items where they are needed most. At the same time, the command is Gen. David Perkins, commander, Training and Steffanie Easter, acting assistant Army secretary, divesting 1.3 million pieces of equipment that are Doctrine Command, said we must shape con- acquisition, logistics, technology: There is a ‘sense no longer needed. cepts to create ‘windows of domain superiority.’ of urgency.’ (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) Keeping the soldier confi dent in the Army’s (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 3 Sinise will receive AUSA’s George Catlett Marshall Medal ary Sinise, an actor and humanitarian who including R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence, Sup- has focused on supporting service mem- porting Empowerment), which builds specially Gbers, veterans, fi rst responders and their adapted smart homes for severely wounded veter- families, has been selected by the Council of Trust- ans. ees of the Association of the United States Army as The foundation’s Invincible Spirit Festivals the 2017 recipient of the George Catlett Marshall celebrate injured service members, caregivers and Medal for sustained commitment to the men and hospital staff at military medical centers with a women of America’s armed forces. daylong festival complete with a live Lt. Dan Band Sinise will receive AUSA’s highest award for concert and cookout prepared by celebrity chef distinguished public service on Wednesday, Oct. Robert Irvine. 11, at the Marshall Dinner, the fi nal event of the The foundation’s Soaring Valor program brings Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and World War II veterans to the National WWII Muse- Exposition. The dinner will be held at the Walter um in New Orleans and sponsors videotaping their E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, fi rsthand accounts of war. D.C. Other programs include Relief & Resiliency “I am honored to be invited to receive the Outreach, Serving Heroes, Arts & Entertainment George Catlett Marshall Medal from the Associa- Outreach and First Responders Outreach. tion of the United States Army,” Sinise said. The Marshall Medal, awarded by AUSA since Adding, “It has been a great blessing to know 1960, is named for former General of the Army there is something I can do to support the men and George Catlett Marshall Jr., a former Army Chief women in uniform who defend our nation and I will of Staff who also served as Secretary of State, Sec- look forward to expressing my gratitude in person retary of Defense and U.S. Special Envoy to China at the Marshall Dinner.” in a public service career that spanned from the This will not be the fi rst time Sinise has appeared Spanish-American War through the Truman ad- at the AUSA Annual Meeting, the largest landpow- ministration. er conference in the world. At the 2014 AUSA An- Gary Sinise will receive the George Catlett Mar- Past recipients include Presidents Dwight D. nual Meeting and Exposition, he spoke at a press shall Medal, AUSA’s highest award for distin- Eisenhower, Gerald R. Ford and George H.W. conference alongside Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie guished public service, at the 2017 AUSA Annual Bush; General of the Army Omar N. Bradley, and Adkins, USA, Ret., a Medal of Honor recipient. Meeting in October. (Photo by Blake Little) retired Army Gens. Lyman L. Lemnitzer, Colin L. Sinise, who can currently be seen starring in the Powell, Bernard W. Rogers, Maxwell D. Taylor CBS series Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, was As his acting career continued, Sinise became and John W. Vessey Jr. born and raised in Chicago. more dedicated to supporting service members and Other recipients include two former defense sec- His support of veterans can be traced back to his veterans nationwide. Following the 9/11 terrorist retaries who also served as directors of the Central time at Steppenwolf Theater, which he co-founded attacks, Sinise began taking part in USO hand- Intelligence Agency, Leon E. Panetta and Robert in the 1970s. During the 1980s, he created a Vets shake tours, and went on to form the Lt. Dan Band, M. Gates; Duke University head basketball coach Nights program at the theater, offering free dinners entertaining troops at home and abroad for the past and U.S. Military Academy graduate Michael and performances for veterans. 14 years. Krzyewski; and comedian Bob Hope. It was his performance of severely wounded In 2011, Sinise created the Gary Sinise Founda- Last year’s recipient was retired Army Gen. veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the 1994 movie Forrest tion to serve defenders, veterans, fi rst responders Gordon R. Sullivan, a former Army Chief of Staff Gump that led him to work closely with wounded and their families. who served for 18 years as AUSA’s president and and disabled veterans. Support comes through a variety of programs CEO. Ham: Close ‘troubling gaps’ to regain combat readiness AUSA Adding, “The technological advantage once enjoyed by the U.S. Army is quickly eroding. We owe etired Gen. Carter F. Ham, Association of it to the men and women who voluntarily step for- the U.S. Army president and CEO, told an ward to protect us to do everything we can to ensure Rindustry forum on Capitol Hill that a new they never engage in a fair fi ght.” administration and new Congress presents an op- Ham was one of a dozen speakers at the event portunity for the Army to “close troubling gaps” and that focused in part on how the Army would spend “regain critical combat and operational readiness.” extra money that came its way. Appearing at a Feb. 27 Lexington Institute fo- He predicted the Army could make signifi cant rum on the Army’s rapid equipping needs, Ham gains now with increased funding over the next fi ve said those gaps include “worrisome shortfalls” years in modernization. in air and missile defense, long-range fi res, and the lethality and survivability of brigade combat “The president and Congress need to act now,” teams. he said. “When capability is increased, so is deter- “The Army is behind in fi elding the next gen- rence.” eration of tactical vehicles and needs to improve He noted, “We cannot afford to not invest in Gen. Carter F. Ham, AUSA president and CEO, tanks, infantry fi ghting vehicles, artillery systems landpower combat capability modernization. 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9.75X11.75.indd 1 2/23/17 12:30 PM 6 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Hey sports fans: How’s your (congressional) bracket doing? The bracket you see is like the “March Madness” The third match on the bracket includes a wild basketball bracket many of you may have fi lled out. card, which is the repeal and replacement of the Af- View from the Hill However, instead of basketball teams, this one fordable Care Act (ACA), facing off with the ever- John Gifford has eight of the contentious issues facing Congress unpredictable timing of when the president will sub- this spring. Your job is to use the brackets to sort mit his full FY18 budget request to the Congress. Director, Government Affairs out what issues will be resolved fi rst. While the House of Representatives started mov- Although it says “March Madness,” it will prob- ing quickly on ACA repeal, its momentum in the irst, a quick update on the AUSA resolutions, ably take longer for this bracket to play out, but it playoffs has wavered. The opponent issue, the bud- and then I will explain the chart accompany- will be no less exciting to watch. Make your best get submission, was due the fi rst week in February, ing this month’s column. F guess on which issue emerges fi rst in each match- but new presidents routinely delay their fi rst budget The AUSA Resolutions Committee completed its up, and advance it to the next bracket. so they can put their mark on it. work at the end of February and submitted the draft Then, make your call on the new pair of issues Which one will happen fi rst? Fill out your brack- of the 2017 resolutions to our president and CEO, that results. Repeat until one issue emerges victori- et with your best guess. retired Gen. Carter Ham. ous at the last bracket. Finally, the last two issue match-ups are the debt When General Ham received the draft, he rec- The fi rst match pits a yet-to-be-named individual limit and the infrastructure bill. ognized that this year is unusual because the new as the potential Army secretary against Neil Gor- Congress is discussing both, but who knows administration won’t submit its full budget request such, the nominee for the Supreme Court. Talk which one will emerge fi rst in a bill that passes until late spring or early summer, instead of Febru- about an unknown making it to the fi nals! both the House and the Senate. On March 15, the ary, so we have some additional time. This competition will start to play out in vari- suspense on the debt limit expired, and so now the He decided to send the draft resolutions out to ous committees in the Senate, with the fi nal vote on Treasury Department will take “extraordinary mea- the chapter, state and region presidents to get mem- the Senate fl oor. Will Chuck Grassley’s Judiciary sures” until Congress raises the limit. If Congress ber feedback. Committee work faster than John McCain’s Armed doesn’t raise the limit before Treasury runs out of Because our Army is in a resource-constrained Services Committee? Hold onto your seats. extraordinary measures, the country defaults. environment, there are limits and trade-offs in the The second match-up is a little different, as the Meanwhile, the president made a campaign budget. issues are related. promise to put $1 trillion dollars into repairing the In recognition of this fact, General Ham asked While we are nearly halfway through fi scal year nation’s infrastructure. Congress must fi gure out our volunteer leaders to help prioritize which reso- (FY) 17, there has only been one appropriations bill where that money will come from, and then what lutions are the most important to our membership. passed and signed into law (MILCON/VA). states will benefi t. Should be an exciting match. At the end of March, AUSA will consolidate the A continuing resolution for all other appropria- Given that these eight issues aren’t the only ones feedback and revise the resolutions, and then send tions is in effect until April 28. At that point, we currently moving through and/or gridlocking in them back to the chapters for their vote. Please will either have an FY17 defense appropriations Congress, it is easy to see that the “Congressional make sure your chapter participates. bill passed, or Congress will extend the continuing March Madness” will probably last well into the *********** resolution for defense through the end of the year. fall. Good luck with your predictions. Now, sports fans, on to the chart. AUSA is rooting for passage of the bill. See you on the high ground. ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 7

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Educate | Inform | Connect 8 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY House passes $577.9B defense spending bill – More to follow stop-gap spending, a move that creates chaos for down of recent years, maintain a combat aviation the Department of Defense. brigade in South Korea, and support four Apache Capitol Focus Under CR funding, the Army cannot move attack helicopter battalions in the National Guard. money around where Julie Rudowski The Army’s share of the newly proposed 2017 it’s actually needed or defense budget is about $140.2 billion, including Assistant Director, Government Affairs start new contracts. the service’s share of overseas contingency fund- Budget dollars are ing. ive months after the start of the new fi scal placed against needs The bill provides some funding to support the year and just weeks before the continuing and priorities of previ- resolution (CR) currently funding the gov- Regular Army of 476,000 soldiers, which would F ous years, leaving the be 1,000 more than authorized last year and 16,000 ernment expires, the House passed the fi scal 2017 priorities and needs of defense spending bill. more than planned for in the fi nal budget proposal the current year unfund- The legislation, passed on a 371-48 vote, totals of the Obama administration. $577.9 billion, about $5.2 billion more than the ed. The end result of all The legislation also provides generous author- fi scal 2016 budget and $1.6 billion more than the this is, at a minimum, things cost more and they ity to shift money among budget accounts to cover Obama administration had requested. take longer to get. additional costs as necessary. It now heads to the Senate where it faces an un- In a recent Washington Times Op-Ed, AUSA “The singular most important duty of Congress certain future. President Gen. Carter F. Ham, USA, Ret., said, is to provide for our nation’s defense, and the re- Senators, mired in efforts to confi rm President “The president’s leadership is needed to provide building of our nation’s military starts with this Trump’s cabinet nominees with a Supreme Court budgetary stability by stopping the unfortunate bill,” said Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen, R-N.J., the nominee battle on the horizon, are already sug- and disruptive practice of beginning each new fi s- appropriations committee chairman. gesting that they may try to pass a single spending cal year under emergency funding.” He also noted, “This legislation provides re- package which would include the defense spend- He added, “Temporary funding provided sponsible funding to ensure that our troops have ing bill, the remaining appropriations bills and any through a continuing resolution precludes the the resources they need to remain the very best in supplemental funding requested by the administra- start of new projects, wreaks havoc with respon- the world.” tion. sible budget execution and sows uncertainty in the The bill funds a 2.1 percent military pay raise Failure to pass the defense bill as stand-alone ranks.” for all troops, half a percentage point more than legislation or as part of an omnibus package means The defense bill would give the Army some the Obama administration had requested in its fi nal that the government will continue to operate under money to begin reversing its active-duty draw- budget blueprint. Redstone-Huntsville Chapter, AUSA HQ recruit 275+ members Christine Lathrop Deputy Director, Membership

he recent AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition, in Huntsville, Ala., in TMarch brought thousands of attendees and was a prime event for the Redstone-Huntsville Chapter to showcase what its offi cers and members do to assist the Association and help AUSA work toward its 2017 100,000-member goal. Col. John Wright, USA, Ret., Redstone-Hunts- ville chapter president, established important goals for the chapter – both for our symposium week and for the year. The chapter’s assistance in the planning and More than 275 members joined AUSA during the 2017 Global Force Symposium and Exposition execution of the very successful Global Force in Huntsville, Ala. (AUSA photo) Symposium achieved the high standard of excellence established by the chapter and its members. Twenty-fi ve attendees became AUSA members ships at the junior rate – two years for $10. On the evening of March 13, the Redstone- due to this great chapter effort. The chapter gained 112 new members from this Huntsville Chapter’s Young Professionals held an On Wednesday, March 15, the chapter hosted its initiative, and the cadets will benefi t by belonging event at Straight to Ale, a local brewery. second annual ROTC Luncheon for senior and ju- to the Army’s professional association at an early This event was open to attendees from the area nior ROTC cadets in conjunction with the Global age. and to those attending the symposium. Force Symposium. As a result of a joint effort between AUSA na- This networking opportunity allowed young Gen. Gus Perna, commanding general, U.S tional headquarters and the chapter, more than professionals to talk with defense industry rep- Army Materiel Command, was the guest speaker 275 members joined AUSA during the Global resentatives and business men and women from at the luncheon. Force Symposium and Exposition. Huntsville and other areas in a casual setting. Over 200 cadets explored the symposium’s ex- AUSA national headquarters looks forward to The chapter offered a 50 percent discount on hibit hall prior to the lunch. collaborating with chapters on future events while AUSA membership to those participating in the The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter offered all ca- working together to reach 100,000 members by event. dets at the lunch a complimentary AUSA member- the end of 2017. ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 9

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10 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY ‘Blast Off to Better Health’ – Counting steps at AUSA forum AUSA Family Readiness Patty Barron Director, Family Readiness

ver one million steps were counted during the inaugural step-counting competition at Othe Association of the U. S. Army’s Global Force Symposium and Exhibition held recently at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Ala. Five hundred and fi fty participants signed up for the “Blast Off to Better Health” promotion, a partnership between AUSA and the Army’s Offi ce of The Surgeon General’s Performance Triad (P3) initiative. “The health and wellness of our members and symposium participants are of utmost importance to us,” said AUSA’s Alex Brody, deputy director, meetings. Adding, “With an average stride – about 2 1/2 feet per step – it takes about 700 steps to walk from one end of the Von Braun Center to another. We thought, why not encourage exercising during the three-day event by making it fun and competitive. We struck a chord with our attendees and we hope to replicate the challenge at AUSA’s Annual Meeting and Exposition in October.” The overall three-day winner was Irina Nguyen, PEO Enterprise Information Systems, Fort Belvoir, Overall walking challenge winner Irina Nguyen, PEO Enterprise Information Systems, right, Va., who posted an amazing 62,438 steps over the posted an amazing 62,438 steps over the three-day period, and Bonnie Maciorski of the Huntsville three-day period. Police Dept. took third place with 50,172 steps. (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) Runners-up were Lisa Lattimore, Army Mate- riel Command, Huntsville, Ala., 53,101 steps, and mindfulness activities – all activities connected to The target audience includes soldiers, Depart- Bonnie Maciorski, Huntsville Police Dept., 50,172 the core components of P3: Activity, Nutrition, and ment of the Army (DA) civilians, family members, steps. Sleep. pre-retirees and retirees. Complementing the competition, Army Medi- The Army, through the leadership of the Offi ce P3 is intended to educate and infl uence this au- cine staffed a Health and Fitness Lounge in the of The Surgeon General, created the P3 campaign dience to improve the members’ sleep behaviors, East Hall featuring exercise training and nutrition to promote optimal sleep, activity and nutrition increase daily activity and improve nutrition. tips, a massage therapist, and an area to practice Army-wide. These three key components directly impact cognitive, emotional and physical performance – and infl uence overall health. A forum titled: “Army Medicine: An Update on the Military Health System” was also held on the second day of the symposium. Brig. Gen. Ronald J. Place, special assistant to the Army surgeon general, shared details of the changes to military medicine as prescribed by the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. A signifi cant change: Changing TRICARE Stan- dard/Extra to TRICARE Select which includes a network of providers you can access without a referral. The caveat? Anyone entering the service on or after Jan. 1, 2018, will face higher out-of-pocket fees. Additional changes include the ability to access Urgent Care without a referral, vision care, a 24/7 appointment line, and streamlined access to specialty care. Brig. Gen. Ronald Place shared details of the changes to military medicine during a forum at the To learn more click here: https://www.ausa.org/ 2017 AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exposition. (AUSA photo) news/1-december-2016-legislative-news-update ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY News Special Report: AUSA Congressional Directory April 2017 Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Senate National Republican: 412 Russell Senate Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-9126 Democratic: 825A Hart Senate Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-2074 Guard Caucus Website: http://veterans.senate.gov/ Co-Chairs Republicans Democrats Lindsey Graham, R – S.C. Johnny Isakson, Ga. – Chairman Jon Tester, Mont. – Ranking Member Patrick Leahy, D – Vt. Jerry Moran, Kan. Patty Murray, Wash. John Boozman, Ark. Sherrod Brown, Ohio Dean Heller, Nev. Richard Blumenthal, Conn. Republicans Democrats Bill Cassidy, La. Mazie Hirono, Hawaii Lamar Alexander, Tenn. Michael Bennet, Colo. Michael Rounds, S.D. Joe Manchin III, W.Va. John Barrasso, Wyo. Richard Blumenthal, Conn. Thom Tillis, N.C. Roy Blunt, Mo. Sherrod Brown, Ohio Dan Sullivan, Alaska John Boozman, Ark. Maria Cantwell, Wash. Independent Richard Burr, N.C. Benjamin Cardin, Md. Bernard Sanders, Vt. Thad Cochran, Miss. Thomas Carper, Del. Susan Collins, Maine Bob Casey, Pa. Senate Armed Services Committee Bob Corker, Tenn. Chris Coons, Del. John Cornyn, Texas Joe Donnelly, Ind. 228 Russell Senate Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-3871 Michael Crapo, Idaho Richard Durbin, Ill. Website: http://armed-services.senate.gov Michael Enzi, Wyo. Dianne Feinstein, Calif. Republicans Democrats Deb Fischer, Neb. Al Franken, Minn. John McCain, Ariz. – Chairman Jack Reed, R.I. – Ranking Member Charles Grassley, Iowa Kirsten Gillibrand, N.Y. James Inhofe, Okla. Bill Nelson, Fla. Orrin Hatch, Utah Martin Heinrich, N.M. Roger Wicker, Miss. Claire McCaskill, Mo. John Hoeven, N.D. Heidi Heitkamp, N.D. Deb Fischer, Neb. Jeanne Shaheen, N.H. James Inhofe, Okla. Mazie Hirono, Hawaii Tom Cotton, Ark. Kirsten Gillibrand, N.Y. Johnny Isakson, Ga. Amy Klobuchar, Minn. Mike Rounds, S.D. Richard Blumenthal, Conn. John McCain, Ariz. Joe Manchin, W.Va. Joni Ernst, Iowa Joe Donnelly, Ind. Mitch McConnell, Ky. Claire McCaskill, Mo. Thom Tillis, N.C. Mazie Hirono, Hawaii Jerry Moran, Kan. Robert Menendez, N.J. Dan Sullivan, Alaska Tim Kaine, Va. Lisa Murkowski, Alaska Jeff Merkley, Ore. David Perdue, Ga. Martin Heinrich, N.M. Rob Portman, Ohio Patty Murray, Wash. Ted Cruz, Texas Elizabeth Warren, Mass. Jim Risch, Idaho Jack Reed, R.I. Lindsey Graham, S.C. Gary Peters, Mich. Pat Roberts, Kan. Charles Schumer, N.Y. Ben Sasse, Neb. Richard Shelby, Ala. Jeanne Shaheen, N.H. Luther Strange, Ala. Independent John Thune. S.D. Debbie Stabenow, Mich. Angus King, Maine Patrick Toomey, Pa. Jon Tester, Mont. Roger Wicker, Miss. Tom Udall, N.M. Mark Warner, Va. Senate Homeland Security and Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I. Governmental Affairs Committee Ron Wyden, Ore. Republican: 340 Dirksen Senate Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-4751 Democratic: 340 Hart Senate Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224- 2627 Website: http://hsgac.senate.gov Independent Angus King, Maine Republicans Democrats Bernard Sanders, Vt. Ron Johnson, Wis. – Chairman Claire McCaskill, Mo. – Ranking Member John McCain, Ariz. Thomas Carper, Del. Rob Portman, Ohio Jon Tester, Mont. Rand Paul, Ky. Heidi Heitkamp, N.D. James Lankford, Okla. Gary Peters, Mich. Michael Enzi, Wyo. Maggie Hassan, N.H. John Hoeven, N.D. Kamala Harris, Calif. Steve Daines, Mont. 12 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Senate Select Committee House Armed Services Committee on Intelligence 2216 Rayburn House Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-4151 211 Hart Senate Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-1700 Republican Website: https://armedservices.house.gov Website: https://www.intelligence.senate.gov Democratic Website: http://democrats-armedservices.house.gov Republicans Democrats Richard Burr, N.C. – Chairman Mark Warner, Va. – Ranking Member Republicans Democrats Jim Risch, Idaho Dianne Feinstein, Calif. Mac Thornberry, Texas – Chairman Adam Smith, Wash. – Ranking Marco Rubio, Fla. Ron Wyden, Ore. Walter Jones, N.C. Member Susan Collins, Maine Martin Heinrich, N.M. Joe Wilson, S.C. Robert Brady, Pa. Roy Blunt, Mo. Joe Manchin III, W.Va. Frank LoBiondo, N.J. Susan Davis, Calif. James Lankford, Okla. Kamala Harris, Calif. Rob Bishop, Utah Jim Langevin, R.I. Tom Cotton, Ark. Michael Turner, Ohio Rick Larsen, Wash. John Cornyn, Texas Independent Mike Rogers, Ala. Jim Cooper, Tenn. Trent Franks, Ariz. Madeleine Bordallo, Guam Angus King, Maine Bill Shuster, Pa. Joe Courtney, Conn. K. Michael Conaway, Texas Niki Tsongas, Mass. Doug Lamborn, Colo. John Garamendi, Calif. Senate Appropriations Committee Rob Wittman, Va. Jackie Speier, Calif. Duncan Hunter, Calif. Marc Veasey, Texas Republican Staff: S-128 Capitol, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-7257 Mike Coffman, Colo. Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii Democratic Staff: S-146A Capitol, Washington, DC 20510, Phone: (202) 224-7363 Vicky Hartzler, Mo. Beto O’Rourke, Texas Website: http://www.appropriations.senate.gov Austin Scott, Ga. Donald Norcross, N.J. Mo Brooks, Ala. Ruben Gallego, Ariz. Republicans Democrats Paul Cook, Calif. Seth Moulton, Mass. Thad Cochran, Miss. – Chairman Patrick Leahy, Vt. – Ranking Member Jim Bridenstine, Okla. Colleen Hanabusa, Hawaii Mitch McConnell, Ky. Patty Murray, Wash. Brad Wenstrup, Ohio Carol Shea-Porter, N.H. Richard Shelby, Ala. Dianne Feinstein, Calif. Bradley Byrne, Ala. Jacky Rosen, Nev. Lamar Alexander, Tenn. Richard Durbin, Ill. Sam Graves, Mo. A.Donald McEachin, Va. Susan Collins, Maine Jack Reed, R.I. Elise Stefanik, N.Y. Salud Carbajal, Calif. Lisa Murkowski, Alaska Jon Tester, Mont. Martha McSally, Ariz. Anthony Brown, Md. Lindsey Graham, S.C. Tom Udall, N.M. Steve Knight, Calif. Stephanie Murphy, Fla. Roy Blunt, Mo. Jeanne Shaheen, N.H. Steve Russell, Okla. Ro Khanna, Calif. Jerry Moran, Kan. Jeff Merkley, Ore. Scott DesJarlais, Tenn. Tom O’Halleran, Ariz. John Hoeven, N.D. Chris Coons, Del. Ralph Abraham, La. Tom Suozzi, N.Y. John Boozman, Ark. Brian Schatz, Hawaii Trent Kelly, Miss. Shelley Moore Capito, W.Va. Tammy Baldwin, Wis. Mike Gallagher, Wis. James Lankford, Okla. Christopher Murphy, Conn. Matt Gaetz, Fla. Steve Daines, Mont. Joe Manchin III, W.Va. Donald Bacon, Neb. Marco Rubio, Fla. Chris Van Hollen, Md. Jim Banks, Ind. John Kennedy, La. Liz Cheney, Wyo. Senate Army Caucus House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Republicans: 335 Cannon House Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20515 Co-Chairs Phone: (202) 225-3527 Website: https://veterans.house.gov James Inhofe, R – Okla. Democrats: 333 Cannon House Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20515 Jack Reed, D – R.I. Phone: (202) 225- 9756 Website: https://democrats-veterans.house.gov Republicans Democrats Republicans Democrats Johnny Isakson, Ga. Richard Durbin, Ill. Phil Roe, Tenn. – Chairman Tim Walz, Minn. – Ranking Member Mitch McConnell, Ky. Bill Nelson, Fla. Gus Bilirakis, Fla. Mark Takano, Calif. Pat Roberts, Kan. Charles Schumer, N.Y. Mike Coffman, Colo. Julia Brownley, Calif. Brad Wenstrup, Ohio Ann Kuster, N.H. Aumua Amata Radewagen, A.S. Beto O’Rourke, Texas AUSA Government Affairs Mike Bost, Ill. Kathleen Rice, N.Y. Jodey Arrington, Texas Luis Correa, Calif. John Gifford, Director Jim Banks, Ind. Scott Peters, Calif. [email protected] Jack Bergman, Mich. Gregorio Sablan, MP Neal Dunn, Fla. Elizabeth Esty, Conn. Julie Rudowski, Assistant Director Clay Higgins, La. [email protected] John Rutherford, Fla. New Progressive Party Bruce Poliquin, Maine Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon, Puerto Rico ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 13 House Oversight and House Appropriations Committee Government Reform Committee Republicans: H-305 Capitol, Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2771 Website: http://appropriations.house.gov Republicans: 2157 Rayburn House Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20515 Democrats: 1016 Longworth House Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5074 Website: https://oversight.house.gov Phone: (202) 225-3481 Website: http://democrats.appropriations.house.gov Democrats: 2471 Rayburn House Offi ce Building, Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5051 Website: https://democrats-oversight.house.gov Republicans Democrats Rodney Frelinghuysen, N.J. – Chairman Nita Lowey, N.Y. – Ranking Member Republicans Democrats Harold Rogers, Ky. Marcy Kaptur, Ohio Jason Chaffetz, Utah – Chairman Elijah Cummings, Md. – Ranking Robert Aderholt, Ala. Peter Visclosky, Ind. John Duncan, Jr., Tenn. Member Kay Granger, Texas Jose Serrano, N.Y. Darrell Issa, Calif. Carolyn Maloney, N.Y. Mike Simpson, Idaho Rosa DeLauro, Conn. John Culberson, Texas Jim Jordan, Ohio Eleanor Holmes Norton, DC David Price, N.C. John Carter, Texas William Lacy Clay, Mo. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Calif. Mark Sanford, S.C. Ken Calvert, Calif. Justin Amash, Mich. Stephen Lynch, Mass. Sanford Bishop, Jr., Ga. Tom Cole, Okla. Barbara Lee, Calif. Paul Gosar, Ariz. Jim Cooper, Tenn. Mario Diaz-Balart, Fla. Betty McCollum, Minn. Scott DesJarlais, Tenn. Gerald Connolly, Va. Charlie Dent, Pa. Tim Ryan, Ohio Trey Gowdy, S.C. Robin Kelly, Ill. Tom Graves, Ga. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Md. Brenda Lawrence, Mich. Kevin Yoder, Kan. Blake Farenthold, Texas Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Fla. Bonnie Watson Coleman, N.J. Steve Womack, Ark. Virginia Foxx, N.C. Henry Cuellar, Texas Thomas Massie, Ky. Stacey Plaskett, V.I. Jeff Fortenberry, Neb. Tom Rooney, Fla. Chellie Pingree, Maine Mark Meadows, N.C. Val Demings, Fla. Mike Quigley, Ill. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ill. Chuck Fleischmann, Tenn. Ron DeSantis, Fla. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Wash. Derek Kilmer, Wash. Jamie Raskin, Md. Dennis Ross, Fla. David Joyce, Ohio Matt Cartwright, Pa. Mark Walker, N.C. Peter Welch, Vt. David Valadao, Calif. Grace Meng, N.Y. Rod Blum, Iowa Matt Cartwright, Pa. Andy Harris, Md. Mark Pocan, Wis. Jody Hice, Ga. Mark DeSaulnier, Calif. Martha Roby, Ala. Katherine Clark, Mass. Steve Russell, Okla. Mark Amodei, Nev. Pete Aguilar, Calif. Glenn Grothman, Wis. Chris Stewart, Utah Will Hurd, Texas David Young, Iowa Evan Jenkins, W.Va. Gary Palmer, Ala. Steven Palazzo, Miss. James Comer, Ky. Dan Newhouse, Wash. Paul Mitchell III, Mich. John Moolenaar, Mich. Scott Taylor, Va. House Army Caucus Co-Chairs John Carter, R – Texas C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, D – Md. Republicans Democrats Robert Aderholt, Ala. Darrell Issa, Calif. Steve Stivers, Ohio Sanford Bishop, Jr., Ga. Gregorio Sablan, MP Mark Amodei, Nev. Lynn Jenkins, Kan. Glenn Thompson, Pa. Madeleine Bordallo, Guam Robert Scott, Va. Diane Black, Tenn. Steve King, Iowa Pat Tiberi, Ohio Robert Brady, Pa. Adam Smith, Wash. Marsha Blackburn, Tenn. Peter King, N.Y. Michael Turner, Ohio James Clyburn, S.C. Mike Thompson, Calif. Kevin Brady, Texas Doug Lamborn, Colo. Greg Walden, Ore. Gerald Connolly, Va. Niki Tsongas, Mass. Mo Brooks, Ala. Leonard Lance, N.J. Randy Weber, Texas Jim Cooper, Tenn. Chris Van Hollen, Md. Michael Burgess, Texas Bob Latta, Ohio Joe Wilson, S.C. Joe Courtney, Conn. Tim Walz, Minn. Mike Coffman, Colo. Frank LoBiondo, N.J. Rob Wittman, Va. Henry Cuellar, Texas Tom Cole, Okla. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Wash. Kevin Yoder, Kan. Rosa DeLauro, Conn. K. Michael Conaway, Texas Steven Palazzo, Miss. Don Young, Alaska Alcee Hastings, Fla. Jeff Denham, Calif. Phil Roe, Tenn. Glenn Grothman, Wis. Denny Heck, Wash. Blake Farenthold, Texas Mike Rogers, Ala. Will Hurd, Texas Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas Bill Flores, Texas Tom Rooney, Fla. Gary Palmer, Ala. Dan Kildee, Mich. Jeff Fortenberry, Neb. Austin Scott, Ga. James Comer, Ky. Jim Langevin, R.I. Rodney Frelinghuysen, N.J. Pete Sessions, Texas Paul Mitchell III, Mich. John Larson, Conn. Kay Granger, Texas John Shimkus, Ill. John Lewis, Ga. Brett Guthrie, Ky. Bill Shuster, Pa. Dave Loebsack, Iowa Vicky Hartzler, Mo. Christopher Smith, N.J. Bill Pascrell, Jr., N.J. Randy Hultgren, Ill. Lamar Smith, Texas Bobby Rush, Ill. 14 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus Co-Chairs Steven Palazzo, R – Miss. Tim Walz, D – Minn. Republicans Democrats Ralph Abraham, La. Frank LoBiondo, N.J. Sanford Bishop, Jr., Ga. Collin Peterson, Minn. Andy Barr, Ky. Blaine Luetkemeyer, Mo. Earl Blumenauer, Ore. Chellie Pingree, Maine Joe Barton, Texas Kenny Marchant, Texas Madeleine Bordallo, Guam Stacey Plaskett, V.I. Gus Bilirakis, Fla. Michael McCaul, Texas Robert Brady, Pa. David Price, N.C. Rob Bishop, Utah Patrick McHenry, N.C. Julia Brownley, Calif. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, Md. Diane Black, Tenn. David McKinley, W.Va. G.K. Butterfi eld, N.C. Tim Ryan, Ohio Marsha Blackburn, Tenn. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Wash. Andre Carson, Ind. Gregorio Sablan, MP Larry Bucshon, Ind. Tim Murphy, Pa. Judy Chu, Calif. Adam Schiff, Calif. Bradley Byrne, Ala. Kristi Noem, S.D. David Cicilline, R.I. Kurt Schrader, Ore. Ken Calvert, Calif. Pete Olson, Texas James Clyburn, S.C. Robert Scott, Va. John Carter, Texas Erik Paulsen, Minn. Steve Cohen, Tenn. Albio Sires, N.J. Jason Chaffetz, Utah Scott Perry, Pa. Gerald Connolly, Va. Louise Slaughter, N.Y. Mike Coffman, Colo. Bill Posey, Fla. Jim Cooper, Tenn. Mark Takano, Calif. Tom Cole, Okla. Martha Roby, Ala. Joe Courtney, Conn. Mike Thompson, Calif. K. Michael Conaway, Texas Mike Rogers, Ala. Henry Cuellar, Texas Paul Tonko, N.Y. Kevin Cramer, N.D. Harold Rogers, Ky. Elijah Cummings, Md. Niki Tsongas, Mass. Rick Crawford, Ark. Dana Rohrabacher, Calif. Rosa DeLauro, Conn. Marc Veasey, Texas John Duncan, Jr., Tenn. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Fla. Lloyd Doggett, Texas Peter Welch, Vt. Jeff Fortenberry, Neb. Dennis Ross, Fla. Mike Doyle, Pa. John Yarmuth, Ky. Virginia Foxx, N.C. Keith Rothfus, Pa. Elizabeth Esty, Conn. Robert Scott, Va. Trent Franks, Ariz. Paul Ryan, Wis. Tulsi Gabbard, Hawaii Adam Smith, Wash. Robert Goodlatte, Va. Steve Scalise, La. Gene Green, Texas Mike Thompson, Calif. Kay Granger, Texas Austin Scott, Ga. Denny Heck, Wash. Niki Tsongas, Mass. Sam Graves, Mo. Pete Sessions, Texas. Brian Higgins, N.Y. Chris Van Hollen, Md. Brett Guthrie, Ky. John Shimkus, Ill. Jim Himes,Conn. Tim Walz, Minn. Gregg Harper, Miss. Bill Shuster, Pa. Hank Johnson, Ga. Andy Harris, Md. Mike Simpson, Idaho Marcy Kaptur, Ohio Vicky Hartzler, Mo. Jason Smith, Mo. Dan Kildee, Mich. Jaime Herrera Beutler, Wash. Adrian Smith, Neb. Ron Kind, Wis. French Hill, Ark. Christopher Smith, N.J. Jim Langevin, R.I. Duncan Hunter, Calif. Steve Stivers, Ohio John Larson, Conn. Darrell Issa, Calif. Pat Tiberi, Ohio Brenda Lawrence, Mich. Lynn Jenkins, Kan. Fred Upton, Mich. Dave Loebsack, Iowa Jim Jordan, Ohio Tim Walberg, Mich. Zoe Lofgren, Calif. Steve King, Iowa Greg Walden, Ore. Carolyn Maloney, N.Y. Peter King, N.Y. Joe Wilson, S.C. Betty McCollum, Minn. Adam Kinzinger, Ill. Rob Wittman, Va. Jim McGovern, Mass. Doug LaMalfa, Calif. Steve Womack, Ark. Grace Napolitano, Calif. Doug Lamborn, Colo. Kevin Yoder, Kan. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C. Bob Latta, Ohio Don Young, Alaska Ed Perlmutter, Colo. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence HVC-304 Capitol Visitor Center, Democrats Republicans Washington, DC 20515 Adam Schiff, Calif. – Ranking Member Devin Nunes, Calif., – Chairman Elise Stefanik, N.Y. Jim Himes, Conn. K. Michael Conaway, Texas Will Hurd, Texas Republicans Terri Sewell, Ala. Peter King, N.Y. Phone: (202) 225-4121 Andre Carson, Ind. Frank LoBiondo, N.J. Website: http://intelligence.house.gov Jackie Speier, Calif. Tom Rooney, Fla. Mike Quigley, Ill. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Fla. Democrats Eric Swalwell, Calif. Michael Turner, Ohio Joaquin Castro, Texas Brad Wenstrup, Ohio Phone: (202) 225-7690 Denny Heck, Wash. Chris Stewart, Utah Website: Rick Crawford, Ark. http://democrats-intelligence.house.gov Trey Gowdy, S.C. ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 15 Army athletes, coach of the year honored at AUSA symposium AUSA News

hree soldiers, selected as the 2016 Army athletes Tand coach of the year, were honored at the Association of the U.S. Army Global Force Sympo- sium and Exposition in Huntsville, Alabama. The awards were presented during the professional development forum at the symposium by Gen. Gustave Perna, commanding general, U.S. Army Materiel Com- mand.  Maj. Donald Bigham, who has served in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Bosnia during his 23 years of service and is a USA Powerlifting Team member and a Human Per- formance Offi cer at Fort Benning, Ga., was recognized as the 2016 Male Athlete the Year.  The 2016 Army Female Ath- lete of the Year is Spc. Susan Tanui, a world-class runner, who is serving in the Regular Army as a dental assistant and is the out- going Clinic Practice Manager at Fort Riley, Kan. At the AUSA Global Force Symposium, Gen. Gus Perna, left, recognized the 2016 male and female athletes and  Capt. Carl Little, a former coach of the year: Spc. Susan Tanui, world-class runner; Maj. Donald Bigham, powerlifting champion; and Capt. noncommissioned offi cer, and Carl Little, coach, All-Army Men’s Basketball Team. (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) now the assistant professor of Mili- pounds; Bench Press – 363 pounds; and Deadlift – platoon leader, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th tary Science, Saint Augustine’s University, Ra- 625 pounds – for a total of 1,578 pounds. Field Artillery Regiment. leigh, N.C., is the 2016 Army Coach of the Year. He is married to Kelly of Rock Hill, S.C., and He was the head coach of the All-Army Men’s Soldier-Athletes they have fi ve Children: Dillon (currently de- Basketball Team that won the gold medal at the ployed with the Air Force), Derek (currently sta- 2016 U.S. Armed Forces Basketball Champion- In 2016, Bigham competed in the International tioned at Fort Bragg), T.J. (14), Townsend (12), ship. Powerlifting Federation Raw Powerlifting Cham- and Auten (9). This was the All-Army Team’s fi rst gold medal pionship in Killeen, Texas – a professional, Olym- Tanui placed second overall at two U.S Armed since 2004. pic-caliber competition with more than 62 coun- Forces Championship races, the Marine Corps The team fi nished this competition with a per- tries represented. He took four gold medals at this Marathon and the Army Ten-Miler. fect 7-0 record. event. This accomplishment contributed to the All-Ar- Overall, the record for the 2016 All-Army bas- He also took fi rst place at every World and my Team winning both these events that were held ketball season was 11 wins – zero losses. National Powerlifting Competition in 2016 to in- in Washington D.C. As a result of his coaching abilities, three of his clude: The Arnold Sports Festival, the Military She also competed in the USA National Cross players were selected to the All-Tournament Team Nationals, the North America Regional Powerlift- Country Championship in Bend, Ore., helping the and three players were selected to the U.S. Armed ing Championship, the Raw National Powerlifting All-Army Team to emerge victorious. Forces Team that competed in the SHAPE Inter- Championship, and the Lee Haney Games Power- Tanui volunteers at the Fort Riley – Army national Basketball competition where his soldiers lifting Championship. Community Services, the Intercontinental Hotels won the Gold Medal. As a member of the U.S. Army Powerlifting Group and at the Post Library as a library aid. In the local community, Little serves as the as- Team – USA Powerlifting, last year he participated She also has participated in local races in Kan- sistant men’s basketball coach at Columbus State in six world- and national-level events, where he sas, and, due to her exemplary athleticism, she has University, and also volunteers at various camps distinguished himself as a superior Army athlete. been selected to become a member of the presti- and clinics. He broke numerous world powerlifting records gious Army World Class Athlete Program at Fort Lt. Gen. Guy Swan, USA, Ret., AUSA vice in the International Powerlifting Federation and Carson, Colo. president for education, said at the ceremony, League. Little has served as company commander, Delta “These three outstanding soldier-athletes represent Also, he broke more than 10 national and state Company, 1st Battalion, 50th Infantry Regiment, the best of America’s Army as they serve in their records during 2016. Fort Benning Ga; battalion S4, 1st Battalion, 10th assigned duties and also compete in athletic com- Bigham’s lifts – in 2016 – as a drug-tested Field Artillery Regiment; company fi re support petitions for our Army and our nation. We are very 181-pound Master Powerlifter are: Squat – 601 offi cer, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment; and proud of you.” 16 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY AER: Providing soldiers and families access to assistance of the garrison commander. soldiers currently forward stationed or deployed To set the stage for understanding and appreciat- in more than 140 countries around the world. The NCO and ing the need for AER in today’s modern Army, I Army is a little busy. recapped the chief of staff’s three strategic priori- Comparatively, in 2007 we averaged approxi- Soldier Programs ties: Readiness, Future Army and Take Care of the mately 230,000 soldiers forward stationed or de- Troops. ployed in more than 70 countries around the world. Gen Mark A. Milley said, “Readiness for ground Today with more than 100,000 fewer soldiers, Sergeant Major of the Army combat is – and will remain – the U.S. Army’s num- our Army is deeply engaged in supporting the six Kenneth O. Preston, USA, Ret. ber one priority.” geographic combatant commands in many more Vice President, Noncommissioned AER is a tool focused on the strategic priorities places than we ever had imagined. Offi cer and Soldier Programs of Readiness and Taking Care of the Troops. Soldiers and family members today face a similar Commanders want soldiers ready and mission amount of stress on the force as soldiers of decades’ reetings from the Association of the United focused, and fi nancial problems negatively impact past. Stress today is short dwell periods between de- States Army (AUSA), our Army’s associa- soldier readiness. ployments, intense focused train-up periods prior to Gtion for education and professional devel- So how does the Army compare today with deployment, and nine months or more of “boots on opment, and a major supporter of the Army’s Sol- where we were 10 years ago in 2007? the ground.” dier for Life efforts. Around the world we see more than 185,000 see next page I had the opportunity to visit Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., one of our premier military bases and home to the Engineer, Military Police and Chemical Corps schools. Part of my visit to Fort Leonard Wood was to fulfi ll a special request from the Army Community Services (ACS) offi ce to support its kickoff event for this year’s Army Emergen- cy Relief campaign. To prepare for this part of my visit I scheduled an offi ce call with the Army Emergency Relief (AER) leadership here in Arlington, Va. During my offi ce calls I met with retired Lt. Gen. Raymond Mason, the director of Army Emergency Relief, and retired Command Sergeants Maj. Tracey Anbiya and Charles Durr. Refl ecting back on my time as the Sergeant Ma- jor of the Army and the honor I had sitting on the AER Board of Managers with other senior Army leaders and family members, I was very impressed with the changes in the AER Charter to improve soldier and family access to assistance. Armed with my new-found knowledge of AER, I was ready for the task of speaking to the command and senior leaders at Fort Leonard Wood. I think it is important to share with all of you some of the wisdom and golden nuggets I found on this journey, all focused on supporting our soldiers from all the three components – Regular Army, Army National Guard, Army Reserve –our retired soldiers, surviving spouses and Army families. This year is AER’s 75th anniversary. It was established on Feb. 5, 1942, by Secretary of War Hen- ry L. Stimson and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George C. Marshall. AER is incorporated as a private nonprofi t organization with the primary mission to provide fi nancial assistance to soldiers, active and retired, and their families. Their motto is; “Soldiers Helping Soldiers” and their focused principle is “Helping the Army Take Care of its Own.” The organization operates under the authority of Army Regulation 930-4, and falls under the control ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 17 AER from preceding page With every deployment, a soldier leaves behind his or her family and friends who anxiously await their return. Army spouses fi nd themselves living as single parents, taking on the role of mother and father, many of them trying to balance family with a de- manding career of their own. In all these cases, life happens – unpredictable types of occurrences that stress marriages, monthly budgets that sometimes exceed a family’s emergency savings if they had one at all. But soldiers and families do not necessarily turn to AER as a fi rst choice for help. AER’s research refl ects the demand for fi nancial assistance has remained consistent over the years, but the number of soldiers and families asking for help has decreased. In a survey, soldiers told AER their top four rea- sons for not seeking assistance: they felt there was a negative stigma for seeking help, they were unaware of AER and its benefi ts, soldiers had concerns about getting their chain of command involved in their Soldiers participate in the Sapper Leader Course at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. AUSA’s Sgt. Maj. of personal fi nancial business, and they were embar- the Army Ken Preston, USA, Ret., recently visited Fort Leonard Wood to support its kickoff event rassed for their situation. for this year’s Army Emergency Relief campaign. (U.S. Army photo) Statistically, 49 percent of all soldiers in the rank of private to specialist sought out fi nancial assis- Club and Sergeant Morales Club members. in Initial Entry Training (IET) still require a com- tance from institutions other than AER. These noncommissioned offi cers had demon- mander or fi rst sergeant review. Additionally, 31 percent of sergeants and staff strated a strong working knowledge of the programs Paygrade E-1 through E-4 must also have a min- sergeants; 29 percent of sergeants fi rst class and supporting soldiers and families regarding drug and imum of 12 months in service or have completed master sergeants; and 21 percent of offi cers and alcohol abuse and prevention, sexual harassment/ IET whichever is greater. Regardless of rank, sol- warrant offi cers sought assistance from other fi nan- assault response and prevention, the chaplain, ACS, diers are limited to two assists within 12 months. cial institutions. AER and AUSA. Any soldier exhibiting “high risk” fi nancial be- Research shows these soldiers are getting help Educating and informing soldiers and their fami- havior requires company commander or fi rst ser- from pawn shops, car title loans, rent to own, pay lies about Army programs and initiatives is the role geant review in accordance with AR 600-85 and day loans and now in the tax season, tax refund ad- of the noncommissioned offi cer and is almost al- Secretary of the Army Directive 2013-11 (Change vances. ways best received and taught from peer to peer and to the Army Risk Reduction Program). Depending on the soldier’s credit rating, the junior leader to soldier. Some of the other new changes to AER policy amount of money needed and the risk to the lending So, the role of the AER noncommissioned offi - and eligibility include minor home repairs with an institution, some of these “other” loans are known cer during this trying time is to provide each team, eligibility of up to $5,000. to be as high as a 388 percent interest rate. squad and platoon with an information briefi ng All these changes are focused on extending AER access to soldiers and their families during times of So, as leaders we ask ourselves: “Do we want about the Army’s programs. need by providing them a fi nancial alternative far our soldiers and their families seeking an interest- The briefi ng should be designed to be informa- exceeding alternative means. free loan or grant from AER or going to a payday tive and provide every soldier and leader with a Today we say happy 75th anniversary to AER for lender?” solid understanding of the benefi ts and to provide all they have done and continue to do for our sol- To break the stigma associated with using AER them with the opportunity to engage. diers and families. and helping soldiers and their families understand Many soldiers and leaders today do not know Special thanks to retired Master Chief Petty Of- this very important benefi t, everyone involved, that soldiers and their families can access AER as- fi cer Chuck Mathews for his work and effort as the leaders, supervisors, soldiers and their families, sistance from 77 Army installations worldwide. AER manager at the Fort Leonard Wood ACS of- need the latest information. Access to AER can also be made by the Air fi ce. Refl ecting back on my Army career, I was fortu- Force, Navy/Marine Corps and Coast Guard mili- See your AER unit representative to learn more nate to have a fi rst sergeant who believed all non- tary aid societies in 270 locations around the world. about AER and visit the website at www.aerhq.org. commissioned offi cers in the company, like the of- It can also can be done through the American Now more than ever America’s Army needs Red Cross in its Emergency Communication Cen- fi cers, needed to have additional duties beyond their AUSA, and AUSA needs your membership support. ters, 24/7 operations, at 1-(877) 272-7337. traditional occupational specialty. Membership is the volume knob to ensure your Effective Sept. 9, 2015, all ranks now have direct I had multiple additional duties in the company, voice is amplifi ed many times over and heard access to AER where a unit commander or fi rst ser- and while I worked hard in my core occupational throughout the halls of Congress, from sea to shin- specialty, I learned many new skills and gained a geant review is not required. ing sea across this country, and throughout every much broader knowledge of the Army doing these The serving Board of Managers, the Army and small town and community in-between. “volun-told” duties. the AER leadership team established a series of Keep America’s Army Strong! As a fi rst sergeant, my subject matter experts in safeguards for this hands-off approach to AER ac- Take a Stand! the company, troop or battery on soldier and family cess by soldiers and their families. support activities, were my Sergeant Audie Murphy Soldiers in the paygrades of E-1 through E-4 Still Serving, Still Saluting! 18 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Chapter sponsors Bataan Memorial Death March team Chapter Highlight Gen. John W. Vessey Jr.

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fi ve-woman team sponsored by the Gen. John W. Vessey Jr. Chapter of the Associa- Ation of the U.S. Army fi nished second in their group at the 2017 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. A team of Staff Sgt. Angela Posch, Cpl. Melissa Aune, Sgt. Emily Powell, Spc. Cheyenne Sybertson and Sgt. Kathryn Rush fi nished with time of 5 hours, 31 minutes, just slightly behind the winners in the civilian female light team class that had a time of 5 The Gen. John W. Vessey Jr. Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army sponsored a fi ve-woman hours, 6 minutes. team that fi nished second in their group at the 2017 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Teams in the light division do not have to carry Sands Missile Range, N.M. the 35-pound pack required in the heavy division of the marathon. The 2017 marathon commemorated the 75th anni- The 2017 event attracted what the Las Cruces Posch, age 30, is from Stillwater; Aune, 24, is versary of the World War II atrocity in which Ameri- Sun-News reported was a record crowd of about from Motley; Powell, 27, is from Eagan; Syvertson, can and Filipino prisoners of war were forced by 7,200 participants. There are two courses: a 26.2 21, is from Minneapolis; and Rush, 28, is from Little the Imperial Japanese Army to march more than 60 mile marathon and a shorter 14.2 mile track mostly Falls. miles with little food or water. on pavement. The fi ve women sponsored by AUSA’s Minnesota More than 500 Americans and 5,000 Filipinos Eight survivors of the 1942 death march were at chapter are all affi liated with the Minnesota National died on the march, although some reports put the the 2017 marathon, the newspaper reported. The old- Guard. In 2016, the Vessey Chapter team that includ- death toll higher. est was retired Army Col. Ben Skardon. The 99-year- ed four of this year’s runners fi nished fi rst in their This was the 28th year for the New Mexico me- old who walked about 8 ½ miles of the course, his grouping. morial marathon. ninth consecutive year to complete that distance.

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Hood Carlisle Barracks- Braxton Bragg Chapter Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter Cumberland Valley Association of the U.S. Army Association of the U.S. Army COL (Ret.) Robert S. Hume he Association of the U.S. Army’s Braxton elson Mandela once said, “Education is the President, Carlisle Barracks – Bragg Chapter offi cials have announced the most powerful weapon which you can use Cumberland Valley Chapter Tlaunch of the chapter’s 2017 Annual Schol- Nto change the world.” arship Program to support “member educational as- “Not only does the Association of the U.S. Ar- he Association of the U.S. Army’s Carlisle pirations.” my’s Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter support Barracks-Cumberland Valley Chapter (CB/ AUSA Braxton Bragg Chapter members and their the work of our soldiers as they protect our free- CV) invites eligible members and their de- immediate family members are eligible to compete dom around the world, but we support soldiers and T pendents to apply for the chapter’s 2017 scholarship for the scholarships to fund higher education. families in their efforts to change the world through achieving their own individual educational goals,” program. The chapter will accept completed applications Applications will be accepted until the May 1, a chapter offi cial said. for scholarships from now until April 21. 2017, deadline. This is accomplished through the chapter’s an- Recipients of a scholarship award will be notifi ed At least one $1,000 award is presented annually nual scholarship program. Each year, the Central of their selection in May 2017. to a CB/CV AUSA chapter member or to a chap- Texas-Fort Hood Chapter presents tens of thou- The complete application packet, with required ter member’s dependent. Additional scholarships sands of dollars in scholarships to soldiers and/or documents, must be received or post marked not will be awarded if chapter funds permit and are ap- their families as they pursue a college degree. later than April 21. proved by a majority vote of the chapter board. Thanks to very generous individuals, founda- The mailing address can be found on the 2017 Learn more at the link below: tions and corporations, the chapter gave out nearly Scholarship Program Application. It is: http://ausacbcv.org/annual-scholarship/ $40,000 in scholarships, and it pursues that goal Braxton Bragg Chapter AUSA To be eligible for a scholarship: again this year. Post Offi ce Box 70036 1. The applicant must be a CB/CV Chapter mem- In order to qualify for a local AUSA scholarship, Fort Bragg, North Carolina 28307 ber, or be the legal dependent of a chapter member. applicants must be a current member of AUSA’s 2. The applicant must be a high school senior or Download the 2017 Scholarship Program Appli- Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter or a family mem- undergraduate freshman accepted at or attending a cation here: (docx / pdf) ber of a current chapter AUSA member. college or university in a four-year program leading Download the 2017 Scholarship Personal Ac- No application fee is required. to an undergraduate degree. complishments Sheet here: (docx / pdf). Interested chapter members must fi ll out the 3. The applicant must complete and return the “The Braxton Bragg Chapter and its members scholarship application, complete the required es- enclosed application (see link above) with the three take their commitment to care for soldiers and their say and submit the packet to AUSA’s Central Texas- specifi ed attachments no later than May 1. families very seriously, and we look forward to the Fort Hood Chapter by the deadline – May 1, 2017. Direct any questions to Prof. Edward Filiberti at: opportunity to once again acknowledge and reward Those interested in submitting an application (717) 245-3715, or edward.j.fi [email protected] the deserving future leaders of our nation,” a chap- can click on the link below to download a copy of Applications may be sent to: ter offi cial said. the application, which includes submission require- Prof. Edward J. Filiberti If there are any questions, click on hbraxtonbrag- ments and processes. 1112 Oak Street [email protected] to email the chapter. AUSA – Scholarship Application – 2017 Carlisle, PA 17013 The chapter board will convene a Scholarship Panel comprised of AUSA members in good standing who will review all applications and recom- mend primary and alternate scholarship recipients. All applicants are evaluated based upon demonstrated leadership qualities, academic qualifi cations and demonstrated potential. The goal is to select well-rounded students who combine academic excellence with leadership abilities that show high potential to serve as future civic or military leaders. The CB/CV Chapter Board of Directors will ap- prove all awards. The board typically authorizes one top prize $1,000 scholarship plus additional scholarships of lesser value based upon panel recommendations. In 2016, six students received awards that ranged Many AUSA chapters provide annual scholarship opportunities for soldiers and immediate fami- from $250 to $1,000 each including two top awards lymembers who are current chapter members of the Association. of $1,000. 20 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Members urged to sign national service Enlisting America Pledge Service Year Alliance “America is greatest when Americans step up. demonstrate ‘skin in the game’ and give back to That has never been when times were easy or little this country. n Feb. 17, the New York Times published was demanded of us. “When more people serve in civilian and military a report claiming that national service pro- “Refl ections of greatness are seen most vividly capacities, we’re a stronger, more connected nation. Ograms like AmeriCorps are on the list of when challenges cause our citizenry to pull togeth- “Please consider signing this pledge with me, federal programs that could be eliminated by the er to overcome great dangers, or accomplish great and standing up for an America in which every administration in its proposed budget. tasks. young person has the opportunity – and expectation – to serve.” In the wake of these reports, Service Year Al- “While our country has, over time, built the in- liance re-released its Enlisting America Pledge, frastructures necessary to support our goals and Very respectfully, which has been signed by 200 fl ag and general of- values, we have a lot more work to do. Young peo- Stan McChrystal fi cers, and more than 50 senior enlisted veterans ple want to serve our country, in both military and of the U.S. military in support of making a year of ************ national service a common expectation and oppor- civilian capacities, but we don’t have enough op- To join the 250 fl ag and general offi cers and tunity for all young Americans. portunities for them to do so. senior enlisted veterans in signing the Enlisting Service Year Alliance is proud to have the As- “Almost 70 percent of Americans who walk into America Pledge to make a year of service a com- sociation of the U.S. Army as a co-sponsor of this a military recruiting station are unable to join the mon expectation and opportunity for all young pledge. military, and fi ve times more millennials want to Americans, visit: about.serviceyear.org/enlisting_ Retired Gen. Stan McChrystal, the chair of the serve their communities and country than there are america_pledge. board of Service Year Alliance, shared the follow- positions for them. View the full pledge and the list of some of the ing message with the military and veteran commu- “We must increase the number of service year distinguished veterans and military leaders who nity: opportunities so every American has a chance to have signed it here: http://bit.ly/2ndGtis Becton on 35-year career: ‘I decided I really liked soldiering’ AUSA

enjoyed being a soldier; I enjoyed being around soldiers.” “I With that simple declaration, retired Lt. Gen. Julius W. Becton Jr. summed up his primary motivation for decades of service that began in an era when minorities faced immense challenges in a military – and a civilian society – that was still rigidly segregated. Becton, 90, the guest speaker at a Black History Program sponsored by the Association of the U.S. Army at its headquarters in Arlington, Va., said he was on active duty for training at Aberdeen Prov- ing Ground, Md., in 1948 when President Harry Truman issued his historic Executive Order 9981 to desegregate the military. “All commanders were told: ‘Read this to your soldiers,’” Becton recalled. Adding, “The post commander assembled all the offi cers and noncommissioned offi cers together in the post theater. He read Executive Or- der 9981 and then said, ‘As long as I’m the com- Retired Lt. Gen. Julius W. Becton Jr., who began his service in a segregated Army, addresses the AUSA mander here, there will be no change.’” Black History Program. ‘I enjoyed being a soldier. I enjoyed being around soldiers,” he told the audience. Becton continued, “Simple as that. It took some (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) time for people to really follow that through.” This occurred during Becton’s second stint in Becton said. “If they were qualifi ed, fi ne,” he said. uniform. The second time around, he stayed in uniform Retired Gen. Carter Ham, AUSA president and He fi rst volunteered for Army service in mid- until retiring in 1983. CEO, described Becton as “a man who has lived 1944 at age 18, with a desire to become a pilot. During his more than 35 years of total service, through extraordinary change and service. When astigmatism knocked him out of contention he saw combat in Korea and Vietnam and earned Adding, “You’ve reminded us how far we have for fl ight school, he applied and qualifi ed for Of- two Silver Stars, two Legions of Merit, a Distin- come as an Army and a nation. You have made fi cer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Ga. guished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars and two this great country stronger.” He became a newly minted second lieutenant in Purple Hearts, among his many awards. (Editor’s note: In October 2007, AUSA pre- late 1945 with the all-black 93rd Infantry Division Throughout his career, Becton said, the only sented the George Catlett Marshall Medal, the As- and served until he mustered out of the Army in thing that ever mattered to him when assessing in- sociation’s highest award, to Lt. Gen. Julius W. late 1946. dividuals for particular assignments or tasks was Becton Jr. for his selfl ess service to the nation in However, “I decided I really liked soldiering,” whether they were qualifi ed. war and peace.) ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 21 Army Museum: Long overdue tribute to all soldiers, families Army Historical Foundation

onstruction on the National Museum of the United States Army is now underway on CFort Belvoir, Va., due to continuing individual and corporate donations, gifts of stock, foundation grants, and recent million dollar gifts from Honeywell, L3 Communications, and the Pritzker Military Museum & Library. Slightly over $140 million has been raised to date in cash and pledges toward the museum’s $200 million Capital Campaign spearheaded by the Army Historical Foundation (AHF). According to retired Lt. Gen. Roger Schultz, AHF president, activity on and around the 84-acre museum site, adjacent to the Fairfax County Park- way, has intensifi ed as the contractor, Clark Con- struction Group, LLC, Bethesda, Md., has moved in heavy equipment, site managers and subcontractors to work on the museum projected to open in late 2019. Construction is now underway on the National Museum of the United States Army. “We’ve just reached another important milestone imaginations and curiosity, and the Army Theater campaign, generating momentum in three areas – in our timeline for building the National Museum of that will stimulate visitors of all ages emotionally public awareness, fundraising and site preparation the United States Army,” Schultz said. and intellectually, immersing them in the Army’s toward construction. Adding, “There is no other museum in the Army history and heritage and what it is like to be a sol- “Now that we’ve entered the actual construction Museum Enterprise that tells the complete Army dier. phase, our job is to sustain that momentum on all story and the Army’s wide-ranging contributions to The vast majority of the museum’s rare and three fronts,” Sullivan noted. our nation’s growth and development. We look for- priceless artifacts, artwork, and images have never According to Sullivan, progress to date can be at- ward to the day when we open the museum doors tributed to the coordinated efforts of AHF, the Army and share the Army’s storied 241-year history with been seen by the American people. Museum staff at Fort Belvoir, and Department of the American public and the Army family.” Outdoor venues will include a Memorial Garden, the Army offi cials in managing the complex process The museum building was designed by Skid- Amphitheater, Parade Ground, and Army Trail. The of project construction. more, Owings & Merrill LLP, and will tell the sto- museum will welcome an estimated 700,000 visi- This includes everything from negotiating a 50- ries of the 30 million men and women who have tors annually. year ground lease to meeting environmental require- worn the Army uniform from 1775 to today. “We appreciate and are mindful of the trust and ments, and from site preparation to bringing in elec- The future national landmark will be publicly ac- confi dence that our loyal and generous supporters trical, water and gas utilities prior to construction. cessible when the museum opens. have placed in us in this long-over due tribute to “With all these and other moving parts under- Approximately 185,000 square feet of space will our Army and its soldiers and their families,” said way, controlling construction costs, keeping the feature state-of-the-art technology throughout the retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, AHF chairman. project on schedule, accelerating our fundraising ef- dramatic historical galleries, an interactive Experi- Sullivan said AHF’s mid-September 2016 forts, and making sure museum supporters are kept ential Learning Center designed to engage visitors’ groundbreaking was the fi rst key milestone in the abreast of progress are AHF’s current priorities,” Sullivan said. Sullivan’s vision extends beyond the museum’s opening date, which he considers completion of “phase one” of the project. “If we go even further back – from 1775 to 1636 and the organization of the militia – we’re talking about nearly 400 years of Army history here, and not all of it will or can be seen when we open,” Sul- livan added. He noted, “Over time, though, I foresee expan- sion of the galleries, exploitation of apps and other maturing IT prototypes, and other appropriate ad- ditions to the museum complex that will require continuing fundraising to ensure the Army’s com- prehensive story is properly told. “This is an ambitious project, but with the continuing support of patriotic organizations and Amer- icans across the country, it can and will be done.” For additional information on the Nation- al Museum of the United States Army, visit Aerial view of the future museum grounds on Fort Belvior, Va. www.armyhistory.org. 22 AUSA NEWS  April 2017 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY AUSA’s ‘Rand’ Meade, exhibit and sponsorship manager, died AUSA over a million square feet of space at one time. And he did it superbly. owland “Rand” Hilton Meade IV, the Asso- “He will be very much missed, especially by all ciation of the U.S. Army’s senior manager his friends on our AUSA staff, and by our sustaining Rfor exhibits and sponsorship, died Feb. 23 members, exhibitors and contractors.” after a long fi ght with cancer. Born July 11, 1963, in Winston-Salem, N.C., the Meade joined AUSA in 1999, and was well son of Rowland Hilton Meade III who was serving known to exhibitors. in the U.S. Air Force, Rand attended Old Dominion He played a crucial part in moving the AUSA University. Annual Meeting and Exposition from two hotels in A business major, he began his career in event northwest Washington to the new Walter E. Wash- and tradeshow fi elds in 1988 with The Creative Ma- ington Convention Center. chine, Inc., as manager of meeting and tradeshow Retired Gen. Gordon Sullivan, AUSA’s past management. president, said Meade was “a good man.” He managed shows for Mobil Oil and events at “I knew Rand for 17 years and knew of his out- 17 annual NASCAR events and INDY races across standing ability to establish close professional and the country. personal ties with the huge and ever-changing de- Rand came to AUSA in 1999 and soon became fense community,” Sullivan said. an indispensable and critical part of the AUSA In- Adding, “He was a unique personality, able to dustry Affairs (now Meetings) Directorate. understand the needs of our customers and help membered fondly and missed greatly.” AUSA grew its tradeshow participation threefold them achieve their goals.” Michael Scanlan, AUSA senior director, Meet- over the course of the next 12 years. Meade got along well with exhibitors, Sullivan ings Directorate (formerly Industry Affairs), said, He is survived his mother, Brooke Meade; broth- said. “I saw it on the exhibit fl oors of our exposi- “Rand was extremely intelligent and well read. er, Mark Meade; and sister, Mary-Brooke Meade tions countless times, both here in the U.S. and “He had an easy way about him, a great sense of Denbigh. abroad.” humor – especially about himself. And, he was a In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made to: The “He was one of our team, even during the last very good listener. Our customers certainly appreci- American Cancer Society, in memory of Rowland four very diffi cult years,” Sullivan said, referring ated that. Hilton Mead IV, 124 Park Street, SE, Vienna, Va., to Meade’s battle with cancer. “He was selfl ess and “As a trade show professional, he had no peer. 22180, or 1-(800) 227-2345, and online at Ameri- loyal, a tribute to the human spirit. He will be re- At one point about fi ve years ago, he was managing cancancersociety.com.

AUSA Annual Meeting Golf Tournament 7 October 2017 The Golf Club at Lansdowne Hosted by The George Washington Chapter

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AUSA News May 24 at 7:00 a.m. EDT. Entry is on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis. he 33rd Annual Army Ten-Miler will be held Installations will be able to obtain pre-paid en- on Sunday, Oct. 8, at 8 a.m., at the Pentagon. tries for their teams during both registration ses- T This year’s race will precede the Monday, sions. Oct. 9, opening session of the Association of the For those who miss registration in May, the U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition at the Army Ten-Miler online transfer program is planned Walter E. Washington Convention Center. to open June 14. Last year up to 1,500 runners were Produced by the U.S. Army Military District of able to enter the race through the transfer program. Washington, the Army’s race will attract military The Army Ten-Miler Expo, presented by Navy and civilian runners from around the world. Federal Credit Union, will be held on Friday, Oct. All race proceeds will benefi t soldier and soldier 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both family Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) days at the DC Armory. programs. The Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel in Arling- Army Ten-Miler offi cials have confi rmed that ton, Va., will again serve as the headquarter hotel they will continue the two-phase registration pro- for this year’s race. The hotel is conveniently lo- Army Ten-Miler Major Sponsors include: AAF- cess for the Army’s race that was introduced in cated less than a mile from the Pentagon and is on MAA, DRS Technologies Inc., General Dynam- 2011. the Metro Blue and Yellow Lines. ics Corporation, Navy Federal Credit Union, SoSi Priority registration, presented by Navy Federal The hotel will offer a special room rate for run- LLC., and PWC. Credit Union, for all U.S. service members and runners and host the popular all-you-can-eat General Supporting Sponsors include: CDW-G, Clear- ners who have participated in seven or more Army Dynamics Pasta Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 7. ancejobs.com, G&G Outfi tters Inc., and Marathon- Ten-Miler races is scheduled to open May 20 at Since the room block and pasta dinner always Guide.com. 7:00 a.m. EDT. sell out, race offi cials encourage runners to make The Army Ten-Miler offers a variety of sponsor U.S. service members must use a “.mil” address their reservations early. packages for organizations to achieve their business to register and a searchable database will be posted Race and registration information are available objectives and to support soldiers and soldier fami- on the Ten-Miler website in April for seven-time or at www.armytenmiler.com. lies. more Army Ten-Miler runners. The Lead Sponsors for the 2017 race are the Asso- For more information on Army Ten-Miler spon- General registration, presented by General Dy- ciation of the United States Army and KBRWYLE, sorship opportunities contact Gia Bower (202) 685- namics, for the public at large is scheduled to open an AUSA sustaining member. 1995, or [email protected]. RUN ARMY RUN STRONG 33rd Annual

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 Star Chart  ach month, in which a chapter achieves and retains a growth equal to or greater than its assigned Chapter Membership Growth membership goal, it will be classifi ed as a Star Chapter. The chapter name will be listed on this USA chapters shine! Congratulations to the following AUSA Emonthly Star Chart with the number of consecutive months as a Star Chapter listed to the right. Sunshine 232 George Washington 17 chapters that have had a positive growth since June 30, 2016, Gen. John W. Vessey Jr. 207 Monmouth 17 in the three membership areas that chapters infl uence the most – Tobyhanna Army Depot 199 Stuttgart 15 A Major Samuel Woodfi ll 188 Delaware 14 individual (less designees), life and corporate membership. Arsenal of Democracy 168 MG Robert B. McCoy 14 Rock Island Arsenal 167 Texas Capital Area 14 Rhode Island 162 Carlisle Barracks – Cumberland Valley 10 Arkansas Membership is extremely im- North Texas – Audie Murphy 161 St. Louis Gateway 10 Denver Centennial portant. It gives weight to the As- Redstone – Huntsville 161 Korea 9 sociation’s message; it provides Arizona Territorial 115 Fairfax Lee 6 Fort Jackson – Palmetto State Tucson – Goyette 108 Last Frontier 6 the chapters with the resources to Capital District of New York 104 Greater Atlanta 5 Greater Augusta – Fort Gordon Maj. Gen. Harry Greene, Aberdeen 104 Newton D. Baker 5 accomplish their objectives; and Gen. William C. Westmoreland 104 Greater Augusta – Fort Gordon 2 Newton D. Baker it increases the opportunity to First Militia 100 SGM Jon R. Cavaiani 1 Central Ohio 90 Indiana 1 Northern New Jersey continue our mission to educate, Kuwait 85 Isthmian 1 inform and connect. Northern New Jersey 57 MG William F. Dean 1 St. Louis Gateway Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson 37 San Francisco 1 Overall the Association grew Houston Metroplex 37 in membership last month and Corporate Member Growth we are on our way to repeat that orporate members provide the leadership, as well as goods, services and the fi nancial this month thanks to the chap- means that assist chapters with their programs and projects designed to support our ters’ efforts. Csoldiers, civilians, retirees and their families. The following chapters have increased Continue to encourage one their corporate member companies by 10 or more since July 1, 2016. more person or corporate mem- As of February 28, 2017 ber to join or one more member Chapter Increase George Washington 14 to renew – we can turn 2017 into Fort Rucker – Wiregrass 13 a great year. Monmouth 12 Northern New Jersey 12 Captain Meriwether Lewis 11

Recent Publications All publications are available at: from the Institute of Land Warfare www.ausa.org/publications-and-news For information about ordering books, contact Dr. Roger Cirillo at 800-336-4570 ext. 2653 or via e-mail at [email protected]. Land Warfare Papers • NSW 15-1 – U.S. Army Regionally Aligned • LWP 111 – Characteristics of Army Reserve Forces: An Effective Way to Compensate for Officer Training Corps Leader Development a Strategy/Resources Mismatch by Thomas C. by Steven Estes, Joel M. Miller and Marcus D. Westen (February 2015) Majure (October 2016) NCO Update • LWP 110 – Is India’s Military Modernization • Lead Story: Soldier’s Idea Saves Army Big Money Evidence of an Aggressive National Security (4th Quarter 2016) Policy? by Christopher L. Budihas (October 2016) • Lead Story: NCO Writing Excellence Program • LWP 109 – The Uncertain Role of the Tank in (3rd Quarter 2016) Just War Reconsidered: Strategy, Ethics and Modern War: Lessons from the Israeli Experience Theory by LTG James M. Dubik, USA Ret. in Hybrid Warfare by Michael B. Kim (June 2016) Special Reports (University Press of Kentucky, August 2016) • Profile of the U.S. Army: a reference handbook • LWP 108 – Are U.S. Army Capabilities for The Myth and Reality of German Warfare: (October 2016) Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction at Operational Thinking from Moltke the Elder to Risk? by Thomas C. Westen (September 2015) • AUSA + 1st Session, 114th Congress = Some Heusinger by Gerhard P. Gross (University Press of Good News (December 2015) Kentucky, September 2016) LWP 107 – Integrating Landpower in the • The Origins of the Grand Alliance: Anglo-American Indo–Asia–Pacific Through 2020: Analysis of a • Your Soldier, Your Army: A Parents’ Guide Defense Reports by Vicki Cody (also available in Spanish) Military Collaboration from the Panay Incident to Theater Army Campaign Design by Benjamin A. • DR 16-3 – Strategic Readiness: The U.S. Army Pearl Harbor by Professor William T. Johnsen, Ph.D. Bennett (May 2015) Torchbearer Issue Papers as a Global Force (June 2016) (University Press of Kentucky, September 2016) • LWP 106 – American Landpower and the • Delivering Materiel Readiness: From “Blunt • DR 16-2 – National Commission on the Future The Life and Work of General Andrew J. Two-war Construct by Richard D. Hooker, Jr. Force” Logistics to Enterprise Resource Planning of the Army: An Initial Blueprint for the Total Goodpaster: Best Practices in National Security (May 2015) (June 2016) Army (February 2016) Affairs by LTC C. Richard Nelson, Ph.D., USA Ret. (Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, September 2016) National Security Watch • The Mad Scientist Initiative: An Innovative • DR 16-1 – Until They All Come Home: The Way of Understanding the Future Operational Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of Argonne • NSW 16-1 – African Horizons: The United States Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Environment (May 2016) by Douglas V. Mastriano Army Working Toward a Secure and Stable Accounting Agency (February 2016) (University Press of Kentucky, March 2014) Africa by Douglas W. Merritt (February 2016) • Sustaining the All-Volunteer Force: A Readiness • DR 15-2 – Building Readiness to Sustain Global Rollback: The Red Army’s Winter Offensive Along Multiplier (April 2016) • NSW 15-4 – These Are the Drones You Are Responsiveness and Regional Engagement the Southwestern Strategic Division, 1942–43 Looking For: Manned–Unmanned Teaming and • Strategically Responsive Logistics: A Game- (April 2015) edited and translated by Richard Harrison, Ph.D. Changer (October 2015) (Helion and Company, January 2016) the U.S. Army by Richard Lim (December 2015) Landpower Essays Prelude to Berlin: The Red Army’s Offensive • NSW 15-3 – Innovation and Invention: Equipping • The U.S. Army in Europe: Strategic Landpower in • LPE 16-1 – The State of the Cavalry: An Analy- Action (October 2015) Operations in Poland and Eastern Germany, 1945 the Army for Current and Future Conflicts by sis of the U.S. Army’s Reconnaissance and edited and translated by Richard Harrison, Ph.D. Richard Lim (September 2015) • Rapid Equipping and the U.S. Army’s Quick- Security Capability by Amos C. Fox (June 2016) (Helion and Company, February 2016) Reaction Capability (October 2015) • NSW 15-2 – Malaysia, Singapore and the United • LPE 15-1 – Strategic Landpower in the 21st The Berlin Operation, 1945 States: Harmony or Hegemony? by Richard Lim • Enabling Reserve Component Readiness to Century: A Conceptual Framework by Brian M. edited and translated by Richard Harrison, Ph.D. (May 2015) Ensure National Security (September 2015) Michelson (March 2015) (Helion and Company, August 2016) ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 2017  AUSA NEWS 25

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