AUSA Salutes the 2BCT, Battalion Special Troops Battalion, "The Gladiators"

14 December, 2011 - Members of the public and AUSA gathered at the motor pool of the 2 BCT, Battalion Speical Troops Battalion to recognize the outstanding Soldiers and civilians of The Gladiators. The event featured an excellent static display with the Soldiers providing information and tours of the unit's equipment.  The Salute A Unit recognized the outstanding efforts of the unit's Soldiers as well as several indivdual Soldiers and civilians for their work within the unit.  All recognized were presented with a plaque from AUSA and the Soldiers recognized were also given a one-year membership to AUSA. The Chapter also presented a check for $100 to the 2nd BCT FRG. Pioneer Military Sales provided food for after the awards ceremony.

The AUSA Salute A Unit events are open to the public.  For more information on the Salute A Unit program contact Art Loran at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Those recognized at the 14 December event:

• PFC Mark Blackwell, Alpha Company, 2nd BSTB
• PFC Jeremy Emmons, Alpha Company, 2nd BSTB
• SPC Adam Flanery, HHC, 2nd BSTB
• Mrs. Teri Remillard, FRG Leader, Charlie Company, 2nd BSTB
• Mrs. Kimberly Boyles, FRG Leader, Alpha Company, 2nd BSTB
• Mrs. Lynn Williams, FRSA, 2nd BCT
• Pioneer Military Sales, Corporate Supporter of the Salute A Unit Program

6 December, 2011 - The annual AUSA/FMWR Children's Christmas Party was held on 6 December at The Commons, Fort Drum. Hundreds of children lined up to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus and left with hands full of toys.  In addition to meeting Santa Claus, children were entertained by christmas music, a magician, arts and crafts, and were served a pizza buffet.  AUSA, Fort Drum Mountain Community Homes, and AmeriCU were recognized by Major General Milley for their support of the event.

Above: Children giving their lists to Santa Claus

Above: Santa and his elves talking to a child.

Above: AUSA member Peter Whitmore serving pizza to the hungry masses.

Above: AUSA member Steve Schanely happily serving up pizza.

Above: AUSA members Deb Neher and Ann Wees helping with the pizza buffet.

Above: BG Miller, Col. Nicolle, MG Milley, and AUSA President McLaughlin taking a moment to enjoy the festivities.

26 November, 2011 - AUSA corporate member E.A. Rogers Construction went above and beyond to help a soldier recently with a problem.  When AUSA was notified that a Soldier with the the 3-85 Warrior Transition Unit needed assistance with putting a roof on his new home, the Chapter sent out a call to its members to see what could be done to help this Soldier.  Within the day, Ed Rogers, owner of E.A. Rogers Construction, answered and not only could he help the Soldier with putting the roof on his home that the Soldier had purchased, but he would donate the labor.  We are happy to report that Sgt. Curtis Dassau has a new roof on his home and thank AUSA corporate member E.A. Rogers Construction, and the many corporate members like them, that support our Soldiers and their families year-round.

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YNN News

Watertown Daily Times