Fires Chapter of AUSA

Fires Chapter of AUSA: Who We Are

Established on 8 January 1957 as a chapter of the national Association of the United States Army (AUSA), we are Southwest Oklahoma’s Superpower for Soldiers—a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association composed of members of the military (all ranks, active, National Guard/Reserves, retirees), corporate executives, community leaders and other civilians who:

Check out the new AUSA Chapter Television Ads aired in 2009:
Chapter TV Ad - Watch Dog (30 sec)         Chapter Tv Ad - 50 Years of Service (30 sec)

Fort Sill NCO and Soldier of the Year for 2010 (L to R): NCO of the Year SFC Robert Walker, HHB, 31st ADA Brigade; CSM(R) Dennis Meyer, VP for AUSA Awards; and Soldier of the Year SGT Whitney Mondragon, B Btry, 1-78 FA, 428th FA Brigade. Each received $500 cash, a congratulatory letter from the AUSA Chapter President and a one-year membership in AUSA.

 

CSM (R) Dennis Meyer, Chapter VP for Awards, presented Fort Sill’s Soldier & NCO of the Year 2009 and Soldier & NCO of 1st Quarter 2010 awards on 5 March 2010 at the Patriot Club. Pictured (L to R): SGT Kevin A. Humphrey of A/1-40 FA, 428th FA Brigade , NCO of 1st Quarter; PFC Ashli J. Rodgers of A/168 BSB, 214th Fires Brigade, Soldier of 1st Quarter; Dennis Meyer; (now) SGT Latrisha A. Howard-Robinson, HHB, 2 Bn, 6th ADA Brigade, Fort Sill’s Soldier of 2009; and SSG Jason B. Fillmore, B/2-2 FA, 428th FA Brigade, Fort Sill’s NCO of 2009.

 

     • Support the US Army as America’s premiere landpower in its role to protect and defend the citizens of America and their interests abroad under the Constitution.

     • Serve as an advocate for Soldier/Family issues and needs in Southwest Oklahoma.

     • Promote the development of the Fires Center of Excellence as the home of the world’s most powerful fires in support of US forces in full-spectrum operations in all environments.

     • Contribute to the quality of life in Southwest Oklahoma as an integral part of its constituency.

We support Soldiers! Pictured are the 2008 Fort Sill Soldier, NCO and Drill Sergeant of the year--Soldiers AUSA honored and rewarded for their excellence. From L to R: SGT Thomas Henry, HHB, 434th FA Brigade; SSG Dineen Parker, MEDDAC; and SFC Curtis Ratliff, C/1-79 FA, 434th FA Brigade.