Written By: Stephanie O’Banion, President- Central Texas/Fort Hood Chapter AUSA
Published in the Greater Killeen Business Quarterly 2017 Fort Hood Guide
Since 1950, the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), created by the Army for the 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. Our mission is Voice for the Army – Support for the Soldier.
Central Texas Fort Hood (CTFH) AUSA Chapter is a private, non-profit educational organization that supports America’s Army - Regular Army, National Guard, Reserve, Retired Soldiers, Government Civilians, Wounded Warriors, Veterans, concerned citizens and Family members. There are 119 chapters world-wide and the CTFH chapter has been the largest of those for many years. 1st Calvary Division continues to be the largest active duty division for AUSA in the world.
The CTFH chapter has an aggressive program of work which develops programs and activities that provide community support for Fort Hood through individual and corporate members. We serve as the liaison between the Army and local civilian communities; as well as help educate the public about the needs for a strong national defense and the Army.
CTFH AUSA is involved in a variety of programs to help supp mobilized soldiers and their families. Some of our activities include general membership meetings with high-profile guest speakers, community involvement events, special events honoring the Army and outstanding Soldiers, professional development forums, scholarships, and a strong Soldier support program; helping Soldiers and their Families in need.
Whether you are interested in membership, making a donation, or want to participate in an AUSA event, there are a number of reasons why you should lend your support to AUSA. We are the only professional association for the entire Army. We advocate for the men and women in uniform who serve. We support the Soldiers and the Civilians and Families who work alongside them in the local community who support us.
For more information, please visit forthoodausa.org.