Voice for the Army and support for all Soldiers in the state of Delaware.
It’s true! from STEM careers, to general studies, and from undergraduate to graduate work, AUSA has a scholarship for almost any area of study. Scholarship opportunities reopen in February 2023, so start getting your materials ready now.
To learn more about AUSA specific scholarships and other opportunities, head over to AUSA.org’s scholarship page: https://www.ausa.org/scholarships
[EXCERPTED FROM the Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid page]
To smooth the transition back to repayment and help borrowers at highest risk of delinquencies or default once payments resume, the U.S. Department of Education will provide up to $20,000 in debt cancellation to Pell Grant recipients with loans held by the Department of Education and up to $10,000 in debt cancellation to non-Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers are eligible for this relief if their individual income is less than $125,000 or $250,000 for households. Get details about one-time student loan debt relief.
In addition, borrowers who are employed by non-profits, the military, or federal, state, Tribal, or local government may be eligible to have all of their student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This is because of time-limited changes that waive certain eligibility criteria in the PSLF program. These temporary changes expire on October 31, 2022. For more information on eligibility and requirements, go to PSLF.gov.
Visit the one-time student loan debt relief page for more information.
From AUSA National posted Thu, 07/01/2021 – 07:50
The Association of the U.S. Army is launching a Welcome Back Campaign to celebrate being back together again, usher in new and returning members and mark the end of a difficult period coping with COVID-19.
The campaign kicks off July 1 and features lower membership rates and other specials. Reduced membership costs will continue through Oct. 31, 2022.
“It has been a difficult past 18 months for all of us; our members, soldiers, civilians, retirees and family members across AUSA and the Army,” said retired Brig. Gen. Jack Haley, who on July 1 became AUSA’s vice president for membership and meetings. “As we come out of this pandemic, AUSA wants to recognize the hardships endured and look to a promising future by extending a hand to all of our members and welcome you back.”
Haley added he’s “really excited” to be joining the AUSA team on the same day as the campaign’s launch.
The Welcome Back Campaign offers discounts across the board—for new members, renewing members and those who wish to extend their current membership.
During the campaign, individual memberships are $30 for two years or $50 for five years. Lifetime members pay four monthly installments of $100. Memberships for junior military and civilian personnel, including soldiers in the grades of E-1 through E-4, are $10 for two years.
Family memberships also are available for $15 for two years or $30 for five years.
“We’ve made it easier for you to join or renew online and are exploring more members-only offerings that continue to add value to your AUSA membership,” Haley said. “As your association that supports and provides a voice for the Army and honors those who have served, we would like to welcome you back with open arms.”
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This year’s event was our best ever. Many thanks to those of you that assisted with our Charity Golf Event this year! Special thanks to CW5 (Ret) Jon Wharton for his tireless efforts to make this event a great success. In a time when many businesses were struggling to get back on their feet following months of COVID-19 related closures and capacity restrictions, Jon was able to amass an amazing amount of gifts and donations. Every golfer took home a prize. We are so grateful to our Community Parter, Summit Aviation, that was our major sponsor this year.
This year we cleared just over $5000. We plan to donate our proceeds as follows: Warriors Helping Warriors – $1500.00, Delaware Veterans Trust Fund – $2000.00, and Friends of the Delaware Veterans Home – $1500.00. See you next year!
On May 17, we conducted our first Virtual ‘Our Community Salutes’ (OCS) High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony. Tim Furlong of NBC10 served as our emcee, and our speakers included Delaware Governor John Carney, the Adjutant General of Delaware, Major General Mike Berry, and the Command Chief, U.S. Air Forces, Europe, Chief Master Sergeant Brion P. Blais. Their comments were part of a 1-hour program conducted by Our Community Salutes National that included comments by the OCS Founder, Dr Ken Hartman, DOD Service Chiefs Chiefs and a performance by singer Lee Greenwood. High school enlistees representing all Services participated.
The U.S. Army was established on June 14, 1775 and this year marks its 246th birthday. This year’s them is “Honoring the Courage of the American Soldier.” For more on events associated with this year’s birthday, check out the following links:
We will be conducting our 3rd Annual Golf Scramble on Monday, June 15, 2020. This event raises funds for The Delaware Veterans Trust Fund and Warriors Helping Warriors in Middletown.
The Delaware Veterans Trust Fund offers financial assistance to Delaware veterans with health needs, housing assistance, utilities, and job training programs. Warriors Helping Warriors helps local veterans and their families transition back to being functional members of society. The organization provides counseling, a family support network, and veteran benefits assistance.
Last year we were able to donate $2500.00. We ask your help to exceed that amount this year!
We hope to have at least 84 golfers. Those interested can form a team or sign up as an individual. All will play. If you are not a golfer but wish to help our cause, please consider donating new golf items or gift cards that can be given as prizes. We invite local businesses to sponsor a hole for $100.00. Just send a check with a company logo, and we will have a sign made and placed at a tee box that day.
The entry form can be downloaded here. Hope to see you there!
Gary W. Dawson
Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired)
President, Delaware Chapter
Association of the U.S. Army
(302) 230-6074
On Sunday, November 3, one of our long-time members, BG (Retired) Terry L Wiley, was recognized by the Delaware Army National Guard as the 2020 Camp Honoree. Each year the DNG selects an individual who has distinguished himself in his/her military career, and in support of the military and/or community service after retirement. As part of the recognition, the National Guard Training Site at Bethany Beach will be named for BG Wiley for Training Year 2020. It will display his honorary promotion to Major General (State). Following his retirement after 32 years at DuPont, BG Wiley was selected as Delaware’s Assistant Adjutant General, (Army). After retiring from the Guard, he was appointed as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for Delaware. He also serves as the Chairman of the Delaware Military Heritage and Education Foundation, is a decorated Vietnam veteran, is active with his church, and with Boy Scout Troop 204. Congratulations General Wiley, and thanks for being a Soldier for Life, and for supporting AUSA.
On June 27, Larence Kirby, Executive Director, Delaware Commission of Veterans Affairs, and Dave Skocik, President, Friends of Delaware Veterans received a check for $1,750 from the Delaware Chapter, AUSA from the Chapter President, COL (Retired) Gary Dawson. The donation was the proceeds of a May 17 golf tournament at Salt Pond Golf Club, Bethany Beach, and was the second event in two years by AUSA for the Trust Fund. 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.
The Delaware Chapter conducted its Eighth Annual ‘Our Community Salutes’ Enlistee Recognition Dinner on May 29th to recognize high school seniors joining one of the military services after graduation.
The ceremony was held at the Cavalier Country Club. A welcome reception featured light refreshments, sponsor tables and representatives from the VA, Red Cross, the USO and Military OneSource. After dinner, the program founder, Dr Ken Hartman, provided an overview of the program, followed by congratulatory remarks by BG Dave Fleming of the Delaware Army National Guard, and Larence Kirby of the Delaware Commission for Veterans’ Affairs.
Each year we select one high school counselor, nominated by recruiters, for the GEN Colin L. Powell Award; recognizing that individual’s efforts to connect service recruiters with high school seniors interested in beginning their career in the military. This year, we selected Stephanie Johnson of William Penn High School.
Each enlistee received letters of appreciation from the State House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees, and a letter signed by Senator Carper, Senator Coons, and Representative Lisa Blunt-Rochester. Thank you to all of our sponsors, and those that made personal donations!!
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