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~ Paid Advertising Supplement ~ AUSA REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER - “BEST CHAPTER OF THE YEAR” 13 TIMES IN THE LAST 15 YEARS The QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER OF THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER VOL 19 ISSUE 1 FEB 2019 AUSA gears up for global symposium By Kara Wall, VP for Digital Communication stone Arsenal is home to the United States Army Materiel Command, more than a Senior Army leadership will gather in dozen flag officers and 35,000 employees, Huntsville to join thousands of Soldiers, and serves as the epicenter for Army sus- civilians and contractors for the Associa- tainment and missile defense. tion of the United States Army Institute In addition to AMC, the symposium of Land Warfare Global Force Sympo- will include presentations from the United sium and Exposition March 26-28, 2019. States Army Training and Doctrine Com- Redstone-Huntsville Chapter President mand, and the Office of the Assistant Sec- Sam Torrey is proud to welcome AUSA’s retary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics second largest symposium to their back- and Technology). yard. According to AUSA National, this sym- “Huntsville provides the best opportu- posium will “explore the capabilities out- nity for industry to meet directly with the lined in the Army Operating Concept and Army Research and Development, acqui- how the force transforms from being adap- sition, and sustainment leaders from Red- tive to driving innovation for Force 2025 stone Arsenal on their home turf,” Torrey and beyond.” said. “There are excellent professional ses- The symposium also offers government sions and plenty of opportunities to net- employees, contractors, and interested work and socialize with other industry citizens from throughout the Tennessee partners,” Torrey said. “Our chapter is Valley the opportunity for direct engage- proud to host three premier events during ment with Army leaders and industry, he the symposium.” said. An expected 800 attendees will gather U.S. Army Gen. Gus Perna, Army Materiel Command commanding general, gives “The Global Force Symposium is the under the Saturn V Rocket at the U.S. opening remarks at the Association of the U.S. Army Global Force Symposium premier opportunity for the government Space and Rocket Center March 27 for 2018 in Huntsville, Alabama, Mar. 27, 2018. Hundreds of Soldiers, Army civilians, and contractor teams who support our the chapter’s annual Rocket City Bash. academia and industry partners attended the event. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Army and national defense to engage with The event will feature live music, food and Teddy Wade. and learn from the industry partners,” Tor- drinks. Tickets are $50 for industry mem- are $30 per person and can be purchased ment personnel to attend the symposium, rey said. bers and $35 for military and civilians and online at www.ausameetings.org. but registration is required. Pre-registra- Torrey said he would encourage all can be purchased online at www.ausa- On March 26, the AUSA Young Profes- tion closes on March 15. Registration will Redstone Arsenal employees, civilians meetings.org. and contractors, to take advantage of the The chapter will also host the Our Com- sionals will host the Global Force Sympo- reopen at the Von Braun Center beginning symposium that provides a unique profes- munity Salutes ROTC and Future Service sium and Exposition Kick-Off Social at March 25. sional development opportunity without Members Luncheon as part of the sympo- Yellowhammer Brewery. No registration is For AUSA housing, registration, addi- any travel requirement. sium’s annual ROTC Day March 28 at the required to attend. tional information or sponsorship oppor- A federal center of excellence, Red- Von Braun Center’s North Hall. Tickets There is no fee for military or govern- tunities, visit ausameetings.org. 35602 DECATUR, AL DECATUR, PERMIT #376 PERMIT HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA 35807 ALABAMA HUNTSVILLE, PAID POST OFFICE BOX 7054 BOX OFFICE POST U S POSTAGE S U ASSOCIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY U.S. THE OF ASSOCIATION PRSRT STD PRSRT REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE CHAPTER REDSTONE-HUNTSVILLE 2 AUSA Salute February 2019 President's Message Happy New Year! The Chapter closed out 2018 with tion acumen and understanding of the Army’s global the annual Holiday reception and Christmas in Dixie mission concert at the Von Braun Center. The reception was a ° DAU-South Acquisition Day cosponsored by Red- great way for us to once again share the spirit of the sea- stone-Huntsville Chapter, February 21 son and to recognize our Redstone championship Army ° AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exhibition, Von Ten-Miler team and Volunteer Family of the year. It Braun Center, March 26 – 28 was also a way for the Chapter to say thank you to the ° AUSA Missiles Symposium, July many sponsors from the Annual Meeting. Following Networking – expand your professional network the reception, we were treated to the Christmas in Dixie ° AUSA Young Professionals, Yellow Hammer Brew- concert. The concert highlighted local musical talent ery, March 26 and three different ages of Elvis Presley. ° AUSA Rocket City Bash, Space and Rocket Center, AUSA Global Force Symposium is just around the March 27 corner on March 26-28 at the Von Braun Center. The Support our Soldiers, Veterans, Families, DA Civil- Chapter will host social and professional networking ians events on Tuesday (Free) and Wednesday nights, then a ° ROTC Luncheon during Global Force Symposium, JROTC, ROTC, Future Service Member panel followed March 28 by a luncheon to conclude the conference. Please visit ° U.S. Army Reserve Birthday Celebration, April 17 our chapter website, www.ausaredstone.org, to register, ° DA Civilian of the Year Recognition Dinner, Jack- sponsor, or for more information. son Center, April 30 Your Association and Chapter have many exciting ° ROTC/JROTC Awards Presentations, Spring opportunities for professional development, network- ° Memorial Day Activities ing, and most importantly supporting our Soldiers, their families, and Department of the Army Civilians. • Individual Membership Rates – Professional Development – improve your acquisi- ° 2 Years - $40 ° 5 Years - $75 ° Life Membership - $400 Redstone-Huntsville Young Professionals Sub-Chap- ter – Connect with AUSA become a mentor to our Young Professionals (Andrew ° The purpose of the Young Professionals Sub-Chap- Norton); present awards to JROTC/ROTC cadets (Sam • Find contact information for officers, ter is to raise the visibility of the U.S. Army and the As- Scruggs); recruit new members (Bob English or Rhon- sociation within our community, provide opportunities event details, pictures and more about the da Sutton); or answer a call from a deploying/redeploy- for mentorship, networking, professional development, ing Army National Guard or Army Reserve unit (John AUSA Redstone-Huntsville Chapter on- developing future chapter leaders, and service to our line at www.ausaredstone.org. community. Perry). Find something you like to do and contact Kurt ° Andrew Norton is the Young Professionals Sub- Weidenthal our VP for Chapter Support or Nic Britto • For general inquiries such as spon- Chapter President. the West Alabama Satellite Chapter president. Learn ° Find out how you can become an AUSA Young more at www.ausaredstone.org. Join us on Facebook sorship, change of address or member- at AUSA Redstone-Huntsville Chapter, or follow us on ship, please contact Rhonda Sutton, Professional! Be an Active member! For 2019, I encourage all of Twitter @AUSARedstone. Vice President of Community Partner- our Chapter members to take a few minutes and iden- ships, at (256) 971-1800 extension 242 or tify a particular area of interest for you. We need volun- Army Strong! [email protected]. teers to support: Veterans and Retirees Programs (Bill Col. Sam Torrey Tillman); assist with Family Programs (Jim Rountree); U.S. Army Retired Join the conversation and discover up- coming events on our social media plat- forms: 2019 Department of the Army Civilians of the Year Awards Dinner The Redstone-Huntsville Chapter of the Association propriated Fund Award. Facebook of the United States Army will recognize local Depart- There will be an informal social with a cash bar avail- ment of the Army Civilians who have demonstrated ex- able before the dinner and awards program, starting at https://www.facebook.com/AUSARed- ceptional performance as members of the Army team at 5:30 p.m. stone/ its annual Department of the Army Civilians of the Year For additional information, please contact Jay Mack- Awards Dinner on April 30, 2019 at the Jackson Center. lin, chairman for AUSA DA Civilians of the Year Twitter Nominees will be recognized from six groups: Man- Awards, at [email protected] or (256) 327-5311. https://twitter.com/AUSARedstone agement / Executive Award, Technical / Technical Visit the AUSA Redstone-Huntsville website, www. Management Award, Professional / Technical Award, ausaredstone.org, for registration and additional infor- Supporting Staff Award, DoD Award, and Non-Ap- mation. Salute is the quarterly newsletter of the Redstone-Huntsville Association of the United States Army. Salute is published by Tennessee Valley Media, a private firm. The publisher is not responsible for incorrect information. Copyright 2019 by Tennessee Valley Media Co, Inc and Huntsville Chapter Association of the United States Army. All rights reserved. Nothing contained within may be reprinted wholly or in part without the written consent of the publisher and AUSA. February 2019 AUSA Salute 3 Young Professionals