Association of the United States Army - AUSA National

09/06/2026

People are the Army’s most important asset. A new ARMY magazine article explores why better management of human capital is essential to building and sustaining a ready, capable force for the challenges ahead.

🔗 Read more in ARMY magazine: https://f.mtr.cool/kssynh26iw

The Army always has depended on people, but the modern operating environment has made that truth harder to manage and impossible to ignore.

09/05/2026

U.S. Army armored units must develop new tactics for a battlefield upended by drones and sensors if tanks are to remain viable, according to a new analysis from the Modern Warfare Institute at West Point that examines lessons from the war in Ukraine.

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Army armored units must adapt to threats from drones and sensors to remain viable on future battlefields, according to a new analysis.

09/05/2026

"History proves that the most likely mission for light infantry units is some form of stability operation. Yet, neither the Army’s operational doctrine nor its training methodology provides leaders with sufficient guidance to prepare for such missions."

Read more in ARMY mag🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/vunolut8h2

“Our involvement in military conflict from the Revolutionary War to Operation Enduring Freedom consists of only eleven conventiona

09/04/2026

While many are taking a long weekend to recharge, we know the shift doesn't end just because it’s a holiday.

To everyone deployed or keeping operations running through the weekend—thank you. 🇺🇸

If you find a quiet moment to reset, here are a few conversations worth catching up on:

🎧 Retired Green Beret Ryan Hendrickson: "A Green Beret Finds Unexpected Purpose in Ukraine"
🎧 Retired 1st Sgt. Curtez Riggs: "From Flint to Influence"
🎧 Col. Chaveso “Chevy” Cook, PhD: "The Failure Resume"

Listen to Army Matters on your favorite podcast app or at the link in the comments.

Whether you're on shift or off duty, have a safe Labor Day weekend.

09/04/2026

An exercise in April was reported as a "drubbing" of an American mechanized unit by Ukrainian drones. A company commander who was there tells Blackhawk Company's side of the story.

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The commander of a U.S. mechanized unit that faced Ukraine's "Nemesis" drone team says the soldiers of Blackhawk Company performed admirably.

09/03/2026

Lt. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey took command this week of the service’s headquarters that oversees operations on Europe’s eastern flank, a move that comes more than a month ahead of schedule following the sudden relief of his predecessor.

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Lt. Gen. Thomas Feltey takes command of V Corps after predecessor’s abrupt firing, leading key U.S. Army operations on NATO’s eastern flank.

09/03/2026

Now, on the 25th anniversary of the attack, the National Museum of the United States Army is providing key insight into the logistical hurdles of rescue and cleanup that began mere moments after the first hijacked plane struck the Twin Towers.

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In its latest exhibit, the National Museum of the U.S. Army highlights the Engineering Corps' role in the nation’s recovery in the wake of 9/11.

09/03/2026

A little history is making its way to Annual Meeting.

As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, we’re introducing a limited-edition Revolutionary War SGT Hero bobblehead, available exclusively to AUSA Lifetime Members!

Inspired by the earliest days of our nation, this special keepsake celebrates the history and traditions that continue to shape our community.

Want to add one to your collection? We’ll see you at Annual Meeting.

09/03/2026

Indiana Rangers Recognized for Vietnam Valor

National Guard Troops Were Among War’s Most Decorated

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09/02/2026

Dolly Parton never wore the uniform, but for more than 50 years, she found ways to reach those who did.

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Country music icon Dolly Parton died at 80. Explore her 50-year legacy supporting U.S. troops and military families through music and literacy programs.