AUSA and the Reserve Components

Contact Information CSM (Ret) John Doe Vice President for RC Affairs (Office) (Mobile)

Purpose of the Briefing Who are we? What’s in it for you? Why is membership important? What can we do for you?

Who Are We? Our Mission: AUSA represents every American Soldier by: Being the voice for all components of America’s Army Fostering public support of the Army’s role in national security Providing professional education and information programs

Our Vision As the premier voice for America’s Soldiers, we are a dedicated team committed to building the best professional and representative association for the world’s best Army.

What’s in it for You? Your voice on Capitol Hill – The Army’s voice – The Soldier’s voice – The Family’s voice Education Member Benefits Local Chapter Support

AUSA Legislative Agenda  Reserve Component access to TRICARE (including grey area retirees)  Protect Service members from predatory lending  Funding Army Reset  Funding Army Procurement War-essential items  Enhancing Life Insurance benefits  Increased FTM including Technicians for both Guard and Reserve  Continue decreasing the “pay gap” Your Voice on Capitol Hill -- Recent Successes

AUSA Legislative Agenda Will continue to work for: Closing the pay gap Further reduce the age for RC retirees to receive pay and benefits Increased Total Army end strength to 700,000 Full Concurrent Receipt for all disabled retirees No increases in TRICARE fees/deductibles Fill 100% of ARNG and USAR FTM positions

Education Institute of Land Warfare – Educates decision makers – Educates general public – Educates members Annual Meeting – brings together Army leaders and corporate decision makers Industry Affairs

Member Benefits Army Magazine AUSA News Army Green Book Website Chapter membership and support Professional development Visibility on Capitol Hill Member services and discounts

Local Chapter Support Reserve Component NCO/Soldier of the Year Farewell & Welcome Home Ceremonies Partner with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Relationships with Reserve Component units Chapter website – – Link to unit websites Newsletter

Examples of Local Chapter Support -- Continued Adopt-a-Platoon Program Fallen & Wounded Soldier Fund BOSS programs Awards for exceptional Soldiers/Civilians AUSA Annual Meeting (20 Soldiers and Army Team Miler running team) Holiday baskets / Mountain of Toys Dinner Memorial Golf Tournament Monthly mixers / Holiday parties Welcome Home and Retirement Ceremonies

Examples of Local Chapter Support -- Continued Funding and presenting three $1,000 scholarships annually Grant program for individuals or FRG’s Major financial sponsor of Hire a Veteran job fair Sponsor at least one Army Birthday party each year Honor outstanding Soldiers and NCO’s each year at our Soldier and NCO breakfast Pay for tickets at various events at the Annual Meeting for Soldiers that can attend Sponsor and put on a Christmas Party at VA Medical Center for the patients

Why Membership is Important It’s all about the numbers Currently over 100,000 strong

AUSA Membership Cost PVT – SPC w/o magazine$14.00 PVT – SPC w/ magazine$21.00 SGT – SFC $26.00 MSG – SGM / O1 – O3 $31.00 O4 – O6$34.00 Under 55 Lifetime member: $ payable in three payments: 2 x $ and 1 x $ Join AUSA now!!!

Contact Congress Meetings and Events AUSA Book Program E-Store News ILW Publications President’s Corner Members Only

What Can We Do for You? Questions? Concerns? Needs?

AUSA is your professional organization! AUSA is for Soldiers and Families! AUSA makes a difference! AUSA educates! AUSA needs you! Join AUSA now!!! POCs: John Doe, Mary Rodriguez,