Association of the United States Army - AUSA

“He began to see tanks when there weren’t any there.” On the latest Army Matters episode, Author Rick Beyer shared the fascinating story of the ‘Ghost Army' and how their brilliant deception tactics helped save thousands during WWII. Catch the full episode now: https://loom.ly/PZ6fT3g ___________________ Special thanks to our Presenting Podcast Advertiser, Lockheed Martin! #MilitaryHistory #Podcast #USArmy

Army Career Fair Offers Uniformed, Civilian Opportunities Hundreds of job opportunities will be highlighted at a Total Army Career Fair in Los Angeles that aims to share the “endless possibilities” of uniformed and civilian Army careers. Hosted by Deputy Army Undersecretary Mario Diaz, the career and recruiting fair will take place Nov. 1–2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in the Los Angeles County suburb of Inglewood, according to an Army news release Participants will have the opportunity to speak with representatives from the Regular Army, Army Reserve, Army National Guard and Department of the Army about what it’s like to work with the Army and the benefits of service. “The message is about opportunity,” Roy Wallace, assistant deputy Army chief of staff for personnel, G-1, said in the release. “We want to focus on sharing the endless possibilities that a uniformed or a civilian career in the Army can offer.” Read more at https://loom.ly/diUOo5M #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

We were privileged to hear from James Kerr, the international best-selling author of 'Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About The Business of Life,' as he delivered an inspiring keynote speech on leadership and culture to Army battalion command teams. His insights on building strong teams and fostering a culture of excellence transcends sport and resonates deeply in both military and corporate settings. James shared powerful lessons from his book, emphasizing how to be an impactful leader. One standout quote that encapsulated his message was: “Leaders don’t create followers; they create more leaders.” His address challenged us all to reflect on our leadership styles and the culture we foster within our teams. As we strive for greatness, it’s important to remember that effective leadership is not just about authority, but about empowering those around us. A big thank you to James for sharing his wisdom with our Army leaders and inspiring them to define their Legacy – leaving the force in a better place for those who follow! #AUSA2024 #JamesKerr #Legacy #Leadership #Culture #AUSACenterForLeadership

Pilot Program Aims to Ease Post-PCS Child Care Costs A new Department of Defense pilot program will reimburse service members up to $1,500 in travel-related expenses for temporary child care after a permanent change-of-station move. If a service member at their new duty station finds that child care at the local child development center won’t be available within 30 days of their report date, “then the member would become eligible to bring a child care provider to their permanent duty station to look after the child while the member reports to work and their spouse begins to do all those things like unpacking or finding their next job," Christopher Woods, chief of the policy branch within the Defense Travel Management Office, said in a DoD news release. Read more at https://loom.ly/RUYsA-Y #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

On Mother’s Day, 1968, Army Medic SPC Allen Hoe watched 18 of his friends die in battle during the Vietnam War. For over five decades, he has dedicated his life to supporting the families of fallen Soldiers and the Army community. Today, he serves as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army and is a proud Gold Star Father. Hear his inspiring story on our Army Matters podcast: https://loom.ly/g4M-rtU Thank you to this month’s Presenting Podcast Advertiser, Lockheed Martin, and the National Memorial Day Concert for the featured audio clips. #GoldStarFather #VietnamVeteran #Podcast #USArmy

Special Forces Soldier Named White House Fellow An Army Special Forces officer who advocates for veterans’ mental health has been appointed to the 2024–2025 class of White House Fellows, a highly selective program for leaders who are committed to public service. Nicholas Dockery is placed at the Office of the First Lady: Joining Forces Initiative, the White House said. Joining Forces is a White House initiative to support military families, including families of service members and veterans, caregivers and survivors. Its focus areas include employment and entrepreneurship, military child education, and health and well-being. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program offers “exceptional young leaders first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government,” the White House said in its announcement. Read more at https://loom.ly/K1xqrS0 #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

Did you miss AUSA's 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition? Our own retired Col. Dan Roper, director of National Security Studies, provides a recap and some key takeaways. Listen here: https://loom.ly/wtWBn5Q #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy #AUSA2024

The @USArmy has used the rugged and reliable pack mule to move supplies at least since the Mexican War in 1846. The mule has been the mascot of Army Football since 1899. So, in honor of #NationalMuleDay, read about how the mule's role is now filled by semi-autonomous vehicles like the Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport in November's ARMY Magazine: https://loom.ly/qip_fn8 #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy

Our president and CEO, retired Gen. Bob Brown, recently sat down with the U.S. Army Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command's Brig. Gen. Michael Lalor to discuss the US Army's #modernization efforts. Check it out on Apple - https://loom.ly/DA2OPeo - or Spotify - https://loom.ly/qk2_xFo

Robinson: Sustainment Critical to Aviation Mission Innovation and forward repair capabilities will be critical to the Army aviation enterprise as the service prepares for large-scale combat operations, a senior leader said. In remarks at a Hot Topic on Army aviation hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, Maj. Gen. Lori Robinson, commanding general of Army Aviation and Missile Command, pointed out that the supply chain for aviation parts is still experiencing delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020. Relying on the sustainment capacity resident in the continental United States is not enough to ensure aviation platforms are at their highest state of readiness, particularly in the Indo-Pacific theater, she said. “The concept of integrated deterrence applies to our ability to sustain as much as it applies to our ability to operate, so being able to regenerate readiness at the point of need is a form of deterrence,” Robinson said. Read more at https://loom.ly/yNtweDo #AUSAorg #AUSA #USArmy