Association of the United States Army - AUSA

Since 2001, Nov. 9 has been #WorldFreedomDay to commemorate the fall of the #BerlinWall in 1989. Between 1961 and 1990, @USArmy soldiers manned #CheckpointCharlie, the most famous East-West crossing in Berlin, shown here in October 1961. U.S. Army Europe and Africa

The Language of War: New Gear Improves Communication WIth Partner Forces Each time the American M1A2 Abrams tanks let loose with their 120 mm smoothbore guns during a multinational live-fire exercise at Bemowo Piskie Training Area in Poland, they are supported with intersecting fire from either side by armored vehicles from Italian, Spanish and German armored units. Officers from those countries, observing the exercise from a nearby tower, nod approvingly after each volley. This is the kind of event that demands precise timing and communication between forces, and it is largely why all these elements gathered. It’s the fourth day of Saber Strike 24 in April, and the demands of a large-scale and high-tempo training exercise only serve to fuel innovation. Multinational interoperability was the key of Saber Strike 24, part of the Defender 24 series of exercises across Europe. Read more about how the 2nd Cavalry Regiment was at the forefront of pushing technology that elevated and improved those capabilities. Read more here: https://loom.ly/B6kHZMY #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

Tricare Open Season Gets Underway Beginning Nov. 11, military retirees and eligible beneficiaries who use Tricare can enroll in or make changes to their health care coverage. Tricare open season, which runs through Dec. 10, allows beneficiaries who use Tricare Prime, Tricare Select or the U.S. Family Health Plan to stay on their plan, enroll in a plan or change plans. Changes go into effect Jan. 1. For beneficiaries living in the United States, Tricare announced the move of six states from the East Region to the West Region. The states moving to the West Region are Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. Read more at https://loom.ly/pAQ22E4 #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

It's #NationalSTEMDay, and to celebrate, we're highlighting the great #ArmyCivilian careers available in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at places like the U.S. Army DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory. #USArmy https://loom.ly/qb5cwRE

Soldiers Test Next Generation Squad Weapon About 200 soldiers with the 101st Airborne Division tested the capabilities of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon system from Sept. 1 to Oct. 30 at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The operational assessment included a range of weapon configurations, force-on-force engagements and static live-fire ranges, according to an Army news release. “The Army needs equipment to continually evolve, to meet the threat of our adversaries,” said Elbert Grayson, supervisory military test plans analyst with Army Operational Test Command, according to the release. “Information is needed to make improvements to the NGSW that will benefit America’s most precious resource, our soldiers.” The new weapon system is slated to replace the M4 carbine and M249 squad automatic weapon, representing a significant advancement in firepower, range and accuracy, and aims to impact over 120,000 soldiers, Grayson said. Read more at https://loom.ly/cHeJics #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

AUSA Podcast Features Veteran Entrepreneur, AER In November, the Association of the U.S. Army’s “Army Matters” podcast will feature a veteran entrepreneur who’s looking to help others, and Army Emergency Relief’s role in aiding soldiers facing financial crises. Read more at https://loom.ly/dAUbN1I #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

"Soldiers are so entrepreneurial—you give them a task, a vision, goals, and a mission, and then they figure out ways to go up that hill effectively." This week on Army Matters, Tim Hsia shares his journey from Army life to becoming an entrepreneur, using that same mission-driven mindset to invest in veteran-led startups. Tune in for his tips on securing funding and launching a business after service: https://loom.ly/8LzKuOw ________________ Special thanks to this month's Presenting Podcast Advertiser, Waséyabek! #Podcast #Entrepreneur #ArmyVeteran

AUSA Recognizes National Partners at Annual Meeting During its 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition, the Association of the U.S. Army presented for the third year its National Partner awards, recognizing organizations that provide outstanding support to the association. “AUSA’s extensive network of National Partners is critical to the success of our mission to educate, inform and connect America with her Army,” said retired Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, AUSA’s vice president for Membership and Meetings. “They truly are partners in our collective national defense, and the National Partner awards are just one small way AUSA can recognize the importance of this program, the new and innovative technology our industry partners provide and their impact on the Army and our soldiers.” AUSA National Partners are large and small businesses, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and professional organizations interested in personalized engagement with the Army at the local and national levels. The association currently has 648 National Partners. The National Partner awards are presented across five categories. Read more at https://loom.ly/PIuPPo0 #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #AUSA2024

In recognition of National Marrow Awareness Month, we honor bone marrow donors and the lifesaving impact of transplants. Tune in to our Army Matters podcast as SPC Christian Sutton shares his journey of founding Operation Ring The Bell, which has registered thousands of new donors: https://loom.ly/UKrImSQ _____________ Special thanks to this month's Presenting Podcast Advertiser, Waséyabek! #Podcast #BeTheMatch #NationalMarrowAwarenessMonth

Webinar Highlights Importance of Healthy Minds, Bodies An upcoming Association of the U.S. Army webinar will focus on the importance of healthy minds and bodies while serving in the Army. The webinar, part of AUSA’s Noon Report series, is titled “Strengthening the Army Profession Through Healthy Minds and Bodies.” It will feature retired Maj. Gen. Tom Solhjem, the former Army chief of chaplains, and renowned chef Daniel Thomas. The webinar begins at noon Eastern on Nov. 13. It is free, but registration is required Learn more and register here: https://loom.ly/AgvGeHM #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy