2026-05-14T14:30:42-05:00 2025-06-30 842953567 TRIMNERBECKHAM PLLC 1750 TYSONS BLVD SUITE 1500 MCLEAN VA 22102 990 2024-07-01 530193361 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY ASSO 7038414300 2425 WILSON BOULEVARD ARLINGTON VA 22201 GENERAL ROBERT B BROWN PRESIDENT & CEO 7038414300 2026-05-14 1 0 DAVID TRIMNER P00444822 7036631756 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GENERAL ROBERT B BROWN 2425 WILSON BOULEVARD ARLINGTON VA 22201 64656481 0 X WWW.AUSA.ORG X 1950 VA AUSA, A NONPROFIT EDUCATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, PROVIDES A VOICE FOR THE ARMY. 17 17 137 1563 699053 0 4038977 4701009 35752935 31694930 6003485 14704826 -261416 -204080 45533981 50896685 1522051 2493723 0 0 12878633 13366070 0 0 86228 20901868 19992468 35302552 35852261 10231429 15044424 144933196 161386147 29909462 33545606 115023734 127840541 X THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY (AUSA) SUPPORTS SOLDIERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND ARMY CIVILIANS, PROVIDES A VOICE FOR THE ARMY, AND HONORS THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED. AS THE ARMY'S PREMIER NONPROFIT, EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, WE: -EDUCATE THOSE WE SERVE (SOLDIERS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ARMY CIVILIANS, RETIRED SOLDIERS AND VETERANS, AND THE BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES THAT SUPPORT THE ARMY) WITH PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, RESOURCES, AND EVENTS,-INFORM OUR MEMBERS, CONGRESS, AND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES AFFECTING AMERICA'S ARMY - REGULAR ARMY, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AND ARMY RESERVE, AND-CONNECT AMERICA'S TOTAL ARMY, ITS INDUSTRY PARTNERS, LIKE-MINDED ASSOCIATIONS, AND OTHER SUPPORTERS AT THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND CHAPTER LEVELS. 0 0 11427725 561044 24808404 AUSA MEETINGS:AUSA HOSTS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, INCLUDING:AUSA COFFEE SERIESTHE AUSA COFFEE SERIES FEATURES GUEST SPEAKERS FROM THE ARMY AND DOD LEADERSHIP. THEY OFFER MEMBERS OF THE DEFENSE COMMUNITY AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH KEY MILITARY, CONGRESSIONAL, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS. OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR THESE EVENTS INCLUDE THE CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE U.S. ARMY, THE SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY, AND MANY OTHER KEY LEADERS. AUSA HOT TOPICS SERIES THE AUSA HOT TOPIC SERIES IS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT DESIGNED WITH INPUT FROM KEY ARMY STAFF AND MAJOR COMMANDS. EACH EVENT PROVIDES TARGETED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACADEMIA, PRESS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO: - CONNECT AND EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH MILITARY LEADERS AND GOVERNMENT POLICYMAKERS. - HELP SOLVE THE ARMY'S GREATEST CHALLENGES. - LEARN ABOUT CURRENT CAPABILITIES, FUTURE REQUIREMENTS, AND SOLDIERS' NEEDS. - UNDERSTAND CRITICAL CHANGES IN THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY AND THEIR IMPACT ON FUTURE BUSINESS POLICIES. - HAVE A VOICE IN HIGH-LEVEL PUBLIC FORUMS TO INFLUENCE OUR ARMY'S FUTURE. THESE ONE-DAY EVENTS FOCUS ON A WIDE RANGE OF KEY TOPICS, INCLUDING CONTESTED LOGISTICS, ARMY AVIATION, ARMY CYBER, ARMY NETWORKS, ARMY SUSTAINMENT, AND MUCH MORE. 2024 AUSA ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | OCTOBER 14 16, 2024HELD EVERY OCTOBER AT THE WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER IN WASHINGTON, DC, THE AUSA ANNUAL MEETING IS THE LARGEST LAND POWER EXPOSITION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM IN NORTH AMERICA. THIS EVENT INCLUDES INFORMATIVE AND RELEVANT PRESENTATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON PERTINENT MILITARY AND NATIONAL SECURITY SUBJECTS, WORKSHOPS, AND IMPORTANT BUSINESS MEETINGS. SENIOR LEADERS FROM THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES SEE THIS EVENT AS A KEY FORUM TO PRESENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE ARMY'S CURRENT AND FUTURE READINESS TO PERFORM THEIR MANY MISSIONS. IN 2024, MORE THAN 33,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THIS EVENT, WITH OVER 700 EXHIBITORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD DISPLAYING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES. EXHIBIT SPACE IS SOLD TO MEMBERS OF AUSA, WITH SOME EXCEPTIONS. 2025 AUSA GLOBAL FORCE SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION VON BRAUN CENTER | HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA | MARCH 25-27, 2025HELD EACH YEAR AT THE VON BRAUN CENTER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA, THE AUSA GLOBAL FORCE SYMPOSIUM IS A THREE-DAY EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM. EXHIBIT SPACE AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE SOLD TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF AUSA. IN 2025, MORE THAN 6,000 PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT, INCLUDING KEY LEADERS FROM THE ARMY, DOD, ACADEMIA, AND THE WORLDWIDE DEFENSE INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 200 EXHIBITORS DISPLAYED THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES, PRODUCTS, AND SERVICES. 2025 STRATEGIC LANDPOWER DIALOGUE SERIESTHE STRATEGIC LANDPOWER DIALOGUE SERIES BRINGS TOGETHER THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (CSIS) AND THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY (AUSA) FOR A PUBLIC, QUARTERLY, ON-THE-RECORD SPEAKER SERIES ON LANDPOWER SECURITY ISSUES. IT SERVES AS A UNIQUE SOURCE OF INSIGHTS INTO THE CURRENT THINKING AND FUTURE CHALLENGES FOR LAND FORCES IN A RAPIDLY EVOLVING SECURITY ENVIRONMENT AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ARMY'S STRATEGIC ROLE IN U.S. NATIONAL DEFENSE. THE STRATEGIC LANDPOWER DIALOGUE SERIES PROVIDES AN UNMATCHED FORUM TO HEAR FROM MILITARY AND DEFENSE LEADERS AT THE FOREFRONT OF STRATEGIC MILITARY THOUGHT ACROSS THE U.S. ARMY, JOINT FORCE, AND ALLIES AND PARTNERS. EVENTS INCLUDED THE ARMY'S TRANSFORMATION PRIORITIES WITH GENERAL JAMES RAINEY, A DISCUSSION WITH GENERAL ANDREWS POPPAS, AND A DISCUSSION WITH GENERAL RONALD CLARK.2025 AUSA LANPAC SYMPOSIUM & EXPOSITION SHERATON WAIKIKI | HONOLULU, HAWAII | MAY 13 - 15, 2025HELD EACH YEAR AT SHERATON WAIKIKI IN HONOLULU, HI, THE AUSA LANPAC SYMPOSIUM IS A THREE-DAY EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUM THAT FOCUSES ON THE ARMY'S MISSION IN THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION. EXHIBIT SPACE AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE SOLD TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF AUSA. IN 2025, MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD PARTICIPATED IN THIS EVENT, INCLUDING KEY LEADERS FROM THE ARMY, DOD, ACADEMIA, ALLIED NATIONS, AND THE WORLDWIDE DEFENSE INDUSTRY. 9170629 1175429 5321583 MEMBERSHIP AND CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:AUSA PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT AT THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS THROUGH DEDICATED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING WITHIN 9 REGIONS AND 121 CHAPTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND IN LOCATIONS WHERE SOLDIERS ARE STATIONED WORLDWIDE. OUR PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE CONCEPTS OF LIFETIME SERVICE AND SOLDIER FOR LIFE OUTCOMES THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH EFFORTS. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ALL WHO SUPPORT OUR MISSION AND VALUES. MEMBERS INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND LIFE MEMBERS, INDUSTRY MEMBERS AT NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEVELS, AND OTHER MEMBER-BASED ASSOCIATIONS WITH COMMON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. WE HELP CONNECT CIVIC LEADERS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES, AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES WITH THEIR ARMY BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX ISSUES AND DECISIONS INVOLVED IN NATIONAL DEFENSE.SCHEDULED EVENTS AT THE NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL LEVELS KEEP SOLDIERS AND THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM CONNECTED TO A VERY BUSY AND ENGAGED ARMY. CHAPTERS PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING MENTORING AND NETWORKING PROGRAMS FOR EMERGING PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS STAFF RIDES. THEY ALSO OFFER LEADERSHIP-FOCUSED BOOK AND FILM REVIEW INITIATIVES, AND FEATURE PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED BY SUBJECT-MATTER EXPERTS. IN ADDITION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS ARE REGULARLY ORGANIZED. FAMILY-ORIENTED FORUMS BRING MEMBERS AND THEIR LOVED ONES TOGETHER. SOCIAL FUNCTIONS ARE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE ESPRIT DE CORPS AND GOODWILL. FINALLY, CHAPTERS DEVELOP COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS TO ADDRESS IDENTIFIED NEEDS WITHIN LOCAL COMMUNITIES.CHAPTERS RECOGNIZE SOLDIERS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CIVILIANS' EXCELLENCE AND SELFLESS SERVICE THROUGH LOCAL AWARDS PROGRAMS. OUR CHAPTERS AND REGIONS ALSO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS, CONTRIBUTIONS, AND AWARDS VALUED AT $1 MILLION, ANNUALLY. AUSA NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS PROVIDES THREE IN-PERSON TRAININGS ANNUALLY, RESOURCES, AND OPERATIONAL TOOLS TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEER CHAPTER LEADERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADMINISTERS A COMPREHENSIVE MEMBER BENEFITS PROGRAM; PROVIDES SUPPORT TO JUNIOR AND SENIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAMS AT MILITARY AND CIVILIAN INSTITUTIONS; AND PRODUCES A WIDELY UTILIZED TRANSITION GUIDE FOR SOLDIERS TRANSITIONING FROM MILITARY SERVICE. 3534433 6890 EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS:AUSA'S EDUCATION & PROGRAMS (EDU&P) IS CHARGED WITH INFORMING AND EDUCATING OUR MEMBERSHIP; LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEADERS; AND THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON THE CRITICAL NATURE OF LAND WARFARE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY. IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION, THE DEPARTMENT MANAGES AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OF PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS, EVENTS AND A PODCAST THAT ARE DESIGNED TO FOCUS THE DEFENSE DEBATE ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THE NATION'S SECURITY AND ON THE VITAL ROLE OF THE ARMY. AUSA'S EDU&P PUBLICATIONS LIST: THE HARDING PAPERSAS A PART OF THE HARDING PROJECT - THE EFFORT TO REVITALIZE SCHOLARSHIP AND WRITING ACROSS THE ARMY - AUSA HAS PARTNERED WITH ARMY UNIVERSITY PRESS TO HOST THE LTG (RET) JAMES M. DUBIK WRITING FELLOWS PROGRAM - A VOLUNTARY, NON-RESIDENT WRITING FELLOWSHIP TO ENCOURAGE DISCOURSE THAT CONTRIBUTES TO A COMMUNITY OF MILITARY AND NATIONAL SECURITY PROFESSIONALS. THE HARDING PAPERS SERIES EXCLUSIVELY PUBLISHES THE WORK AND SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DUBIK WRITING FELLOWS. LAND WARFARE PAPERSSERIES DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR ORIGINAL, IN-DEPTH RESEARCH ESSAYS. THESE MONOGRAPHS ON KEY DEFENSE ISSUES ARE WRITTEN BY DEFENSE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS AND ARE SCREENED AND DEVELOPED FOR PUBLICATION BY AUSA'S EDITORIAL BOARD. LANDPOWER ESSAYSSERIES FOR ORIGINAL, OPINION-STYLE ESSAYS ON TIMELY DEFENSE TOPICS. WHILE THE LAND WARFARE PAPERS ARE HEAVILY FOCUSED ON RESEARCH AND ARE MORE ACADEMIC IN TONE, THE LANDPOWER ESSAYS ARE GENERALLY SHORTER AND ENCOURAGE A MORE CONVERSATIONAL AND REFLECTIVE APPROACH. THEY ARE PUBLISHED IN COORDINATION WITH AUSA EVENTS TO PROVIDE TOPICAL MATERIALS TO FURTHER PROMOTE DISCUSSION, EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT.SPOTLIGHTS HIGHLIGHT KEY ISSUES, OFTEN TECHNICAL IN NATURE, THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE ARMY AND ITS ROLE IN NATIONAL DEFENSE. SPOTLIGHTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LEADERSHIP, SELECTED SEGMENTS OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, KEY CONGRESSIONAL STAFF, INDUSTRY AND THE ADMINISTRATION.PROFILE OF THE U.S. ARMY: A REFERENCE HANDBOOK A USER-FRIENDLY REFERENCE BOOK FOR PEOPLE FAMILIAR WITH THE ARMY AND AN EASY-TO-READ INTRODUCTION FOR FAMILY MEMBERS, CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES, INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND FUTURE SOLDIERS. PUBLISHED EVERY TWO YEARS, IT DESCRIBES THE ARMY'S ROLE AS A KEY ELEMENT IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRUCTURE AS WELL AS THE ARMY'S ORGANIZATION, ONGOING OPERATIONS WORLDWIDE, AND THE MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF EVERY ARMY COMMAND, ARMY SERVICE COMPONENT COMMAND AND DIRECT REPORTING UNIT. SPECIAL REPORTS OCCASIONAL PUBLICATIONS THAT FALL OUTSIDE OF OUR REGULAR SERIES. WHETHER THEY ARE SHORT PAPERS, MID-SIZE PAMPHLETS, OR LONGER HANDBOOKS, THEY AIM TO INFORM CONSTITUENTS AND TO INCREASE PROFESSIONAL AND SOMETIMES FAMILIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SOLDIERS AND ALL THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE DEFENSE COMMUNITY. AUSA'S EDU&P PROGRAMS LIST: CONTEMPORARY MILITARY FORUMS HOSTED DURING AUSA'S ANNUAL MEETING, GLOBAL FORCE SYMPOSIUM, LANPAC SYMPOSIUM, LANDEURO SYMPOSIUM AND OTHER SYMPOSIA THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE FORUMS COVER TOPICS OF CURRENT INTEREST TO ARMY PROFESSIONALS AND AUSA MEMBERS, SUCH AS READINESS, MODERNIZATION AND REFORM. AUSA'S SENIOR EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE SERIES BRINGS TOGETHER KNOWLEDGEABLE SENIOR LEADERSHIP FROM BOTH THE ARMY AND INDUSTRY FOR SMALL-GROUP, IN-DEPTH DISCUSSIONS ON ARMY CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS IN KEY MISSION AREAS. THE ROUNDTABLE GENERATES FEEDBACK FOR THE ARMY AND CREATES INFORMED ADVOCATES WHO CAN ARTICULATE THE ARMY'S FUTURE CONCEPTS AND NEEDS TO THE WIDE VARIETY OF AUDIENCES WHO CONTRIBUTE TO THESE VITAL MISSION SETS. THERE ARE SEVEN SERT TOPICS (E.G., ARMY SUSTAINMENT, ARMY INFRASTRUCTURE, ARMY AIR & MISSILE DEFENSE); EACH SERT ASSEMBLES TWO TO THREE TIMES PER YEAR, IS LIMITED TO 24 PARTICIPANTS AND IS CONDUCTED WITH NO AUDIENCE, NO PRESS AND NO OFFICIAL MINUTES OR RECORDING. NOON REPORT WEBINAR SERIESAUSA'S NOON REPORT WEBINAR SERIES FEATURES PRESENTATIONS BY SENIOR ARMY LEADERS RESPONSIBLE FOR KEY PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY MILITARY AUTHORS WHO WEAVE TOGETHER THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE STORY OF THE ARMY.HARDING PROJECT PROGRAMMINGIN SUPPORT OF THE CSA'S HARDING PROJECT, I.E., THE RENEWAL AND REVITALIZATION OF WRITING AND SCHOLARSHIP ACROSS THE RANKS, EDU&P SUPPORTS THE ARMY BY HOSTING PANEL(S) AT THE AUSA ANNUAL MEETING. ADDITIONALLY, EDU&P HOSTS POWERFUL PROSE, A STAND-ALONE, IN-PERSON EVENT EACH JANUARY TO BRING TOGETHER WRITERS, EDITORS AND SOLDIERS FOR A DEEP DIVE INTO THE PUBLISHING WORLD FOR OUR SERVICEMEMBERS.AUSA'S EDU&P'S PODCASTAUSA'S ARMY MATTERS:OUR ARMY MATTERS PODCAST PROVIDES VITAL INFORMATION ON ARMY AND DEFENSE ISSUES THROUGH INTERVIEWS AND CONVERSATIONS WITH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN EXPERTS. EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY, HOSTS INTERVIEW THE MODERN CHRONICLERS OF THE ARMY EXPERIENCE TO DISCUSS INSPIRING LEADERSHIP STORIES, CURRENT ISSUES FACED BY SOLDIERS, AND OUR MILITARY FAMILIES' JOURNEYS. THE GOAL OF THE PODCAST IS TO EDUCATE, INFORM AND CONNECT WITH THE PUBLIC EXTENDING AUSA'S EDUCATIONAL REACH TO CURRENT AND FUTURE MEMBERS. AUSA BOOK PROGRAMAUSA'S BOOK PROGRAM WORKS WITH PUBLISHING PARTNERS TO PRODUCE BOOKS ABOUT MILITARY HISTORY, LEADERSHIP, AND NATIONAL SECURITY IN ORDER TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE U.S. ARMY AND ITS SOLDIERS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PRODUCES THE MEDAL OF HONOR GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES. 3053317 1622869 ARMY MAGAZINE AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS:THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHED A MONTHLY PUBLICATION - ARMY MAGAZINE - AND TWO WEEKLY DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS - AUSA'S FIVE THINGS AND AUSA EXTRA - AIMED AT PROVIDING ARMY-SPECIFIC AND AUSA-RELATED INFORMATION TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. THE AWARD-WINNING MAGAZINE INCLUDES FEATURE ARTICLES AND COMMENTARIES FOCUSING ON EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, A CORE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S CHARTER. AUSA EXTRA IS A WEEKLY DIGITAL NEWSPAPER COVERING NEWS RELATED TO THE ARMY, AUSA EVENTS, AND AUSA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES. AUSA'S FIVE THINGS IS A WEEKLY TIPSHEET FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO ARMY-RELATED NEWS. 1340238 747006 GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSAUSA GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGES THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S STRATEGY FOR ADVOCATING AUSA AND TOTAL ARMY PRIORITIES WITH THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS, THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, AND LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS' WORK PRODUCTS INCLUDE ANNUALLY PUBLISHING AUSA FOCUS AREAS (ADVOCACY PRIORITIES), PLANS TO MEET WITH CONGRESS TO SEEK SUPPORT FOR AUSA AND TOTAL ARMY PRIORITIES, HOSTING CONGRESSIONAL STAFF DURING THE AUSA ANNUAL MEETING AND OTHER AUSA SPONSORED EVENTS. 1291132 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER (NCO) AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS:NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR THE ARMY'S ENLISTED FORCE. APPROXIMATELY 83% OF THE REGULAR ARMY, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD, AND THE ARMY RESERVE CONSIST OF ENLISTED VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS DEVELOPS EDUCATIONAL, LEADERSHIP, MENTORING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS AND PARTICIPATES IN PROGRAMS SUITED FOR THE SOLDIERS AND LEADERS OF AMERICA'S ARMY. THESE MATERIALS AND PROGRAMS RANGE FROM JOURNAL-TYPE ARTICLES PUBLISHED FOR THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE, AN ON-LINE PROFESSIONAL FORUM TITLED THE NOON REPORT, A WEEKLY DIGITAL PUBLICATION SOLDIER TODAY, THE AUSA COFFEE SERIES WHICH FEATURES GUEST SPEAKERS FROM THE ARMY AND DOD LEADERSHIP, AND AUSA'S ARMY MATTERS PODCAST SERIES THAT AMPLIFIES THE VOICES OF THE TOTAL ARMY. ALL NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS PUBLICATIONS, TO INCLUDE THE SMA QUOTE BOOK COMPRISED OF QUOTES FROM FORMER AND THE CURRENT SMA, PROVIDE LEADERS WITH THE NECESSARY TOOLS NEEDED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THEIR SOLDIERS AND SUBORDINATE LEADERS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING GLOBALLY. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS PROVIDE LEADER DEVELOPMENT FORUMS TO A DIVERSE POPULATION RANGING FROM JUNIOR SOLDIERS TO STRATEGIC LEVEL LEADERS ACROSS THE ARMY. THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FORUMS FOCUS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO THE ENTIRE FORCE. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SOLDIERS, FAMILIES, VETERANS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGH AUSA'S 121 CHAPTERS AND AUSA'S PRINCIPAL MEETINGS CONDUCTED PERIODICALLY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS PROVIDES RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS DELIVERED BY THE OFFICE OF THE SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY, CSM OF THE ARMY RESERVE, AND CSM OF THE ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS CONDUCTS LIFE SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS AIMED AT TEACHING CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS TO JUNIOR ENLISTED SOLDIERS ACROSS ALL THREE COMPONENTS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS MAINTAINS THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DISTRIBUTING OVER $320,000 IN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUALLY TO AUSA'S MEMBERS. NCO AND SOLDIER PROGRAMS EDUCATES THROUGH ENHANCE YOUR LIFE, A PROGRAM FOR MEMBERS TO HAVE ACCESS TO DISCOUNTED RATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATIONS TO 12 ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS. 1020894 3354 CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP THE AUSA CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP EDUCATES, INSPIRES, AND CONNECTS LEADERS AT THE BRIGADE LEVEL AND BELOW THROUGH LEADERSHIP FORUMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE ARMY PROFESSION. IT DELIVERS RELEVANT AND INSPIRATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP LEADERS OF CHARACTER AND COHESIVE TEAMS ACROSS THE TOTAL ARMY.THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP SHARED LEADER DEVELOPMENT IDEAS AND BEST PRACTICES AT MAJOR AUSA SYMPOSIUMS. THIS INCLUDED THE 2024 LEADER SOLARIUM AND GENERATION NEXT FORUM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE AUSA ANNUAL MEETING (OCTOBER 2024); THE 2025 GENERATION NEXT FORUM IN CONJUNCTION WITH GLOBAL FORCE (MARCH 2025); AND THE 2025 LANPAC LEADERSHIP FORUM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LANPAC SYMPOSIUM (MAY 2025). THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP ALSO PLANNED AND EXECUTED THE 2ND ANNUAL SENIOR LEADER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, WHICH MERGED SENIOR LEADERS WITH CADETS FROM ACROSS THE 4TH ROTC BRIGADE FOR A DAY OF PANELS, SPEED MENTORING, AND CANDID DISCUSSIONS (FEBRUARY 2025). 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5114068 35852261 PART X, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC), EXCEPT FOR INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE, WHICH PRIMARILY INCLUDES THE ASSOCIATION'S ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES. NO INCOME TAX PROVISION WAS NECESSARY FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, RELATED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S ADVERTISING. THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE IRC. THE ASSOCIATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS TAKEN NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CONTRIBUTION FROM CHAPTERS 3,250. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS -5,037. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: REVENUE FROM CHAPTERS 4,456,828. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -560,289. RENTAL EXPENSES -2,011,185. COST OF GOODS SOLD -32,512. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 32,512. SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 560,289. RENTAL EXPENSE 2,011,185. CHAPTER SUPPORT 600,920. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES FROM CHAPTERS 4,693,837. LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 5,037. CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 12 PROGRAM SERVICES PROMOTING MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING LOCAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS, AND FUNDRAISING 1786 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENTS 3058 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 17 PROGRAM SERVICES PROMOTING MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING LOCAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS, AND FUNDRAISING 111214 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 INVESTMENTS 74505 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 110 PROGRAM SERVICES PROMOTING MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING LOCAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS, AND FUNDRAISING 38538 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 INVESTMENTS 81369 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 15 PROGRAM SERVICES PROMOTING MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING LOCAL SUPPORT/PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS, AND FUNDRAISING 19791 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 INVESTMENTS 13361 0 154 0 0 0 154 343622 0 343622 0 0 0 0 0 1 FISHER HOUSE GALA 229397 176541 52856 81422 GINGERBREAD BALL 86072 26800 59272 49199 40 966719 387008 579711 35769 353501 1282188 590349 691839 166390 353501 519891 171948 1 ARMY 10 MILER 102 THIRD AVENUE SW BUILDING 39 SUITE 2 WASHINGTON DC 20319 DOD 300000 0 SPONSORSHIP OF THE ARMY TEN-MILER US ARMY 101 ARMY PENTAGON WASHINGTON DC 20310 DOD 561044 0 PROFFER TO THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TO PROVIDE FOR THE ATTENDANCE OF ARMY PERSONNEL TO AUSA SYMPOSIA FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION 12300 TWINBROOK PARKWAY SUITE 410 ROCKVILLE MD 20852 113158401 501(C)(3) 170000 0 SUPPORT TO BUILD COMFORT HOMES WHERE MILITARY & VETERAN FAMILIES CAN STAY WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES 698 MILLS ROAD WEST POINT NY 10996 141260763 501(C)(3) 100000 0 BIG BRASS SPONSORSHIP CHARLIE NORWOOD VA FISHER HOUSE 1 FREEDOM WAY AUGUST GA 30904 521688621 501(C)(3) 37000 0 SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NEED ARMY MWRF 2405 GUN SHED ROAD SAN ANTONIO TX 78234 DOD 35000 0 ARMY BIRTHDAY SPONSORSHIP SECRETARY OF THE ARMY 101 ARMY PENTAGON WASHINGTON DC 20310 DOD 34239 0 MILITARY PORTRAIT DONATION BLACK VETERANS EMPOWERMENT COUNCIL 909 ROSE AVENUE SUITE 400 BETHESDA MD 20852 921850751 501(C)(3) 25000 0 250TH ARMY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FT EISENHOWER FISHER HOUSE 280 FISHER HOUSE ROAD FT EISENHOWER GA 30905 760573980 501(C)(3) 17000 0 SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NEED USA PATRIOTS PO BOX 151024 CAPE CORAL FL 33915 273628041 501(C)(3) 15000 0 TO SUPPORT AMPUTEE VETERANS AND TO ASSIST THE EXPANSION OF THEIR ANNUAL CAMP FOR CHILDREN AMPUTEES. 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ARMY G1 300 ARMY PENTAGON WASHINGTON DC 20310 DOD 12000 0 TO SUPPORT THE STRICKLAND MEMORIAL AUSA SCHOLARSHIP (3 RECIPIENTS) 17 1 AUSA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS 245 266919 SMA LEON VAN AUTREVE SCHOLARSHIPS 7 48000 NICHOLAS D. CHABRAJA SCHOLARSHIPS 6 30000 COMPLETED COURSE WORK 8 20000 DELTA DENTAL 10 20000 CRIBBINS SCHOLAR 2 20000 MTEC 2 20000 GEN VUONO SCHOLARSHIP 1 10000 MILDEF WAY SCHOLARSHIP 2 10000 AUSA TOP OML ROTC 3 12000 GEICO SCHOLARSHIP 1 3000 ANNUAL MEETING BEST SQUAD 5 2750 DEPUY AWARD 5 2250 DRILL SEARGEANT OF THE YEAR (DSOY) AWARD 2 200 PART I, LINE 2: UPON AWARDING OF THE SCHOLARSHIP, AUSA REQUESTS SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION OF PAYMENT FOR QUALIFYING TUITION FROM THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE. IF NO SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED, OR IF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS NOT FOR A QUALIFIED SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSE, AUSA SENDS A 1099 FOR OTHER INCOME. X 1 1 X X X X X 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 ROBERT B BROWN PRESIDENT & CEO 572622 0 0 0 2600 0 277600 0 4013 0 856835 0 0 0 LESLIE SMITH VP, LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION 312616 0 200000 0 2449 0 25169 0 2554 0 542788 0 0 0 DANIEL DAILEY VP, NCO 309322 0 200000 0 1366 0 24754 0 3350 0 538792 0 0 0 JOHN HALEY VP, MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS 309423 0 200000 0 1870 0 24754 0 2554 0 538601 0 0 0 ALISON FRENCH CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER 211782 0 125000 0 2448 0 17513 0 43521 0 400264 0 0 0 MANISHA PATEL TREASURER & CFO 232902 0 125000 0 1038 0 19110 0 20914 0 398964 0 0 0 ANN BELYEA LEFT 12312024 CHIEF OF STAFF/CORPORATE SECRETARY 168466 0 100000 0 2021 0 13969 0 25072 0 309528 0 0 0 MARCUS MOLONEY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 208295 0 30000 0 1366 0 17600 0 48104 0 305365 0 0 0 ALEX BRODY DIRECTOR, MEETINGS 169111 0 17000 0 1251 0 13657 0 18539 0 219558 0 0 0 MICHELLE TAN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 177499 0 3000 0 1077 0 14236 0 17521 0 213333 0 0 0 SCOTT HALSTEAD DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP 176132 0 14500 0 1776 0 14091 0 2451 0 208950 0 0 0 CHRISTINE LATHROP START 1125 CHIEF OF STAFF/CORPORATE SECRETARY 134299 0 10000 0 911 0 10852 0 18702 0 174764 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS CONTINGENT UPON THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPROPRIATE MEDICAL NOTE. PART I, LINE 4B GENERAL ROBERT B. BROWN WAS AWARDED $250,000 INTO A SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN. PART I, LINE 7 THE VP OF MEMBERSHIP & MEETINGS, VP OF NCO & SOLDIER PROGRAMS, VP OF LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION, TREASURER & CFO, CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER, TWO INDIVIDUALS WHO SERVED AS CHIEF OF STAFF/CORPORATE SECRETARY, DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AND DIRECTOR OF CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP RECEIVED BONUSES BASED ON PERFORMANCE. X 2249 X 7 1058 X 8 2133 X GOLF OUTINGS 28 6902 X SIGNAGE & PRINTING 1 1000 X TICKETS TO EVENTS 3 931 X CAR WASH 1 66 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING PERIODS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ACT THROUGH AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH MAY EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY LIMITED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, AND OTHER BOARD DIRECTORS NOMINATED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD. A MAJORITY OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM. MEETING SUMMARIES OF THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THREE MEMBERSHIP CLASSES: INDIVIDUAL, INDUSTRY PARTNER, AND ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE CHAIRMAN APPOINTS A 3 MEMBER NOMINATING COMMITTEE FROM AMONG THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR VACANT POSITIONS ON THE BOARD. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SUBMITS A SLATE SELECTED FROM MEMBERSHIP OF AT LEAST ONE NOMINEE FOR EACH VACANT POSITION. AFTER PUBLICATION OF THE SLATE, ADDITIONAL CANDIDATES MAY BE NOMINATED. BALLOTS WILL BE COUNTED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS AND CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER/CFO AND PRESIDENT/CEO OF AUSA. A COMPLETE COPY OF THE DRAFT RETURN IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES AND THE AFFAIRS OF AUSA IN A MANNER THAT REFLECTS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THIS INCLUDES AVOIDING REAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE UNSURE WHETHER A CERTAIN TRANSACTION ACTIVITY, OR RELATIONSHIP CONSTITUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY ARE DIRECTED TO DISCUSS THE SITUATION WITH THEIR SUPERVISOR OR A MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT FOR CLARIFICATION. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE POLICY, INCLUDING FAILURE TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OR SEEK AN EXCEPTION TO THE POLICY, MAY RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION, UP TO AND INCLUDING TERMINATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, CHAIRED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE CEO & KEY EMPLOYEES' SALARIES. A COMPENSATION STUDY PERFORMED BY AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WAS USED FOR COMPARABILITY DATA. THE DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE MOST RECENT YEARS IN WHICH THE PROCESS INCLUDED REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION WERE JULY 2023 AND JULY 2025. THE PRESIDENT/CEO DETERMINES THE SALARIES OF THE TREASURER/CFO AND THE CHIEF OF STAFF/CORPORATE SECRETARY. A COMPENSATION STUDY ON ALL STAFF, REVIEWED BY A CONSULTANT WAS USED FOR COMPARABILITY DATA. THE MOST RECENT YEARS IN WHICH THE PROCESS INCLUDED COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION WERE SEPTEMBER 2024 AND OCTOBER 2025. THE CFO'S COMPENSATION ALSO INCLUDED REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS IN JULY 2023 AND JULY 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE BYLAWS ARE POSTED ON THE AUSA WEBSITE AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK ON THE WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: INCREASE IN PENSION OBLIGATION 572,100.