Posted on Oct 5, 2014
What Association do you belong to. I belong to a few, my favorite is AUSA.
7.13K
110
67
7
7
0
Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army has worked to support all aspects of national security while advancing the interests of America's Army and the men and women who serve.
AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.
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
AUSA’s Bylaws
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.
OUR VALUES
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Professionalism
- Inclusiveness
- Integrity
- Responsiveness
ADVOCACY
AUSA speaks out for the men and women of the United States Army who proudly serve our country. How AUSA is working for you.
AUSA’s 2013 Annual Report
LOCAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
AUSA has 125 chapters located worldwide. Made up entirely of volunteers, they provide recreational and educational opportunities to Soldiers and their families. Most importantly, they support our deployed Soldiers and families left behind. AUSA and its' chapters have contributed over $2,000,000 to awards, scholarships, and support of soldier and family programs.
EDUCATION
Grassroots support for America's Army can only come when people know and understand the value of the Army to the nation. AUSA accomplishes this through its various chapters, our Institute of Land Warfare, Industry Affairs meetings & events, and our Government Affairs office.
PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS
AUSA wants to become your professional association. As an Army professional, you need to keep current on issues that affect you in the work place. AUSA is the only organization in existence that offers educational material and events designed specifically to educate you about these issues.
WHO CAN JOIN?
AUSA is open to all Army ranks and all components -- including Active, National Guard, Army Reserve -- Government civilians, retirees, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned citizens and family members. Indeed AUSA welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also welcome to join AUSA. Join Now!
Contact AUSA
http://www.ausa.org/About/Pages/default.aspx
http://iava.org/?gclid=CPK19OaWnsECFehDMgod33EAJA
http://www.tc-regt-association.org/
AUSA is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America's Army - Active, National Guard, Reserve, Civilians, Retirees, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, and family members. AUSA provides numerous Professional Development Opportunities at a variety of events both local and national.
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
AUSA’s Bylaws
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.
OUR VALUES
- Excellence
- Innovation
- Professionalism
- Inclusiveness
- Integrity
- Responsiveness
ADVOCACY
AUSA speaks out for the men and women of the United States Army who proudly serve our country. How AUSA is working for you.
AUSA’s 2013 Annual Report
LOCAL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
AUSA has 125 chapters located worldwide. Made up entirely of volunteers, they provide recreational and educational opportunities to Soldiers and their families. Most importantly, they support our deployed Soldiers and families left behind. AUSA and its' chapters have contributed over $2,000,000 to awards, scholarships, and support of soldier and family programs.
EDUCATION
Grassroots support for America's Army can only come when people know and understand the value of the Army to the nation. AUSA accomplishes this through its various chapters, our Institute of Land Warfare, Industry Affairs meetings & events, and our Government Affairs office.
PROFESSIONAL BENEFITS
AUSA wants to become your professional association. As an Army professional, you need to keep current on issues that affect you in the work place. AUSA is the only organization in existence that offers educational material and events designed specifically to educate you about these issues.
WHO CAN JOIN?
AUSA is open to all Army ranks and all components -- including Active, National Guard, Army Reserve -- Government civilians, retirees, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned citizens and family members. Indeed AUSA welcomes anyone who subscribes to the philosophy of a strong national defense with special concern for the Army. Community businesses and defense industry companies are also welcome to join AUSA. Join Now!
Contact AUSA
http://www.ausa.org/About/Pages/default.aspx
http://iava.org/?gclid=CPK19OaWnsECFehDMgod33EAJA
http://www.tc-regt-association.org/
Posted in these groups: 
Leadership
Retirement
Leadership Retirement
Edited 11 y ago
Posted 11 y ago
Responses: 23
9
9
0
MSG Michael Graham
Military Related: USAA, DAV, VFW, American Legion, USBA Civilian/Other: NRA, Harley Davidson Bros Club, Beer Drinkers of America, USA Weightlifting (Member, Senior Athlete, and Level 1 Sports Performance Coach), International Sports Sciences Association Member (Certified Personal Trainer), National Association for Health and Fitness.... that's all I can think of off the top of my head.
(1)
(0)
4
4
0
As of now: Armor Association, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of American and as a Lifetime member of the Blackhorse Association...oh and of course Rallypoint!
(4)
(0)
1SG (Join to see)
Blackhorse Association Lifetime Member... Life Member Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) Life Member of National Order of Trench Rats (N.O.T.R.), which a DAV Auxillary; American Legion..Veterans of Foreign Wars (V.F.W.)
(4)
(0)
Suspended Profile
National Infantry Association. (NIA)
I recommend all Infantryman join!
I recommend all Infantryman join!
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Thanks, I am going to join, used to be stationed at FT. Benning, as a Drill Sergeant. Great institution.
(2)
(0)
SPC David Shaffer
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL was a great Drill Sergeant! He has trained some of the most highly motivated and high speed Infantry soldiers in the Army. ;)
(1)
(0)
PFC (Join to see)
SFC Josh Simpson what makes you recommend the NIA? I mean other than the simple fact that we're infantrymen. I imagine you've been a member for a while? What are your personal thoughts or experiences? I ask because I've contemplated about being a member until I realized that Fort Bliss and the El Paso community does not have an active chapter according to the NIA's website.
(0)
(0)
3
3
0
SFC (Join to see)
SSG Maurice P. always glad to meet a fellow taveling man! I am both York Rite and Scottish Rite along as a Shriner. Making good men better men.
(1)
(0)
SSG Maurice P.
I WAS GOING TO JOIN THE BATON ROUGE SCOTTISH RITE ON OCTOBER 11 BUT DECIDED TO JOIN THE LOUISIANA YORK RITE IM A TEXAS MASON IM ENDOWED AS A BLUE LODGE MASON IN TEXAS MY OASIS IS TYLER TEXAS SOON TO BE BATON ROUGE
(1)
(0)
SFC (Join to see)
My favorite has to be the CVMA - Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association - Motto "Vets helping Vets". A group of motorcycle enthusiasts that get together to raise money for Veterans in need of help as well as participate in "Wind Therapy" together. Nothing better than spending time with like minded people that understand what you have been through and use the same technique of relaxation. "When I am riding, I am happy".
(2)
(0)
I belong to AMVETS and American Legion. I have also been considering the Air Force Sergeants Association.
(3)
(0)
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Nice to hear, I am considering more Associations, now that I will be retired I will focus my time on seeking more associations to help promote awareness ,help to Veterans benefits and way of life.
(2)
(0)
MSgt (Join to see)
What I really need to do is volunteer some time to a veterans organization. Like a WWP fundraiser or something to that effect.
(1)
(0)
2
2
0
2
2
0
RallyPoint; VFW; Lifetime member of SF Association; SOLE; Lifetime member of the Society of the First Infantry Division; Lifetime member of the NRA (certified instructor); USAA; HOG Member; Patriot Guard Rider
(2)
(0)
(2)
(0)
(1)
(0)
(2)
(0)
SSG (Join to see)
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL, thank you. Yes, I try to keep myself fairly diverse although I put my focus on mostly about half of them.
(0)
(0)
2
2
0
I am a member of VFW, American Legion, IAVA, AMVETS, Masonic Lodge, OSACVSO, NACVSO, and RallyPoint. Used to be a member of AUSA under the 'highly recommended you be a member' period (stomp, stomp) which left a rather bad taste for me. Nothing against the organization as a whole, just the strong arm influence of command over becoming a member. I hope this is no longer the case.
(2)
(0)
SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL
Wow, just a lot of diversity and I bet you stay busy. AUSA has gotten a lot better of the years, I do recall that approach in the early 2000s and 1990s
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
Life Member VFW
Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America
USAA
Naval Institute
Past member American Legion (need to re-join, did not have enough hours in the day)
Central New York Chief Petty Officers Assn
Naval Air Facility Washington Chief Petty Officers Assn
Rally Point
Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America
USAA
Naval Institute
Past member American Legion (need to re-join, did not have enough hours in the day)
Central New York Chief Petty Officers Assn
Naval Air Facility Washington Chief Petty Officers Assn
Rally Point
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
For me The Soldier's Project which I have yet to do any real work and I'm looking into DAV. I've also supported SUDS, a scuba program for disabled vets that is outstanding. What I think is important that as individuals we give back or contribute in a positive manner. If we have more positive forces working than negatives our communities will reap the benefits. Kudos to SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL for getting involved. Excellent topic.
(2)
(0)
SFC (Join to see)
SPC David S. I belong to VFW, American Legion, DAV and Military Order of the Purple Heart. Also some Alumni accosiations. But with work I don't have the time to just dedicate my time as I should.
(2)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google