PUBLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY www.ausa.org April 11, 2024 | AUSA Extra 1 Army budget supports transformation I n today’s complex and volatile world, the Army must transform— and transform quickly, the ser- vice’s top leaders testified Wednesday on Capitol Hill. “The world is more volatile today than I have seen it in my 36-year ca- reer,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said. “A spark in any region can have global impacts. Meanwhile, the character of war is changing rap- idly. Our Army is as important as ever to the joint force. We must deter war everywhere and be ready to re- spond anywhere.” Army Secretary Christine Wor- muth said the Army is in a period of “profound transformation.” Wormuth and George testified be- fore the House Appropriations defense subcommittee during a hearing on the Army’s fiscal 2025 budget request. They also urged lawmakers to pass the $95 billion supplemental bill that’s pending before Congress. The Army has “cash flowed about $800 million” to support operations in Ukraine and the Middle East, and it is “planning on the supplemental to come through,” Wormuth said. The money will be critical to replen- ishing the equipment the Army has sent to Ukraine and funding invest- ments in munitions production, par- ticularly 155 mm shells, Wormuth said. Without the supplemental fund- ing, the Army will not have enough funding by the end of May to redeploy units currently deployed to Europe or transport their replacements, Wor- muth said. It also will not be able to support certain exercises or activities, she said. “There are some real problems for us that are going to come out if we don’t have that supplemental,” Wor- muth said. For fiscal 2025, the Army has re- quested a budget of $185.9 billion, a 0.2% increase from the fiscal 2024 request. “This year, like last year, the Ar- my’s fiscal 2025 budget continues to support the most ambitious modern- ization program the Army has under- taken in the last 40 years,” Wormuth said. The Army has seen “tremendous progress” by “staying consistent with our goals,” she said. The Armored Multi-Purpose Vehi- cle, Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System, Mid-Range Capability, Next-Generation Squad Weapon and Precision Strike Missile Soldiers with the 57th Air Defense Artillery Regiment conduct live-fire drills with an Avenger missile system Wednesday during Exercise Shield 24 in Pula, Croatia. (U.S. ARMY/PAOLO BOVO) MoH Recipient Retired Col. Ralph Puckett Dies 3 Chinese American WWII Vets Honored 4 Nine Army Women Recognized for Service 7 NCO & Soldier Programs ‘Enhance Your Life’ Pilot 8 Chapter Highlights Greater Los Angeles Community Partner Challenge 9 IN THIS ISSUE VOLUME 5 NUMBER 48 APRIL 11, 2024 See Army budget, Page 8Upgrade your connectivity Mesh Rider Radios www.doodlelabs.com RF interference detection Intelligent anti-jamming measures Automatic, fast frequency shifting Mission complete Now introducing Sense , intelligent interference avoidance and anti-jamming Mission: Connect Anything, Anywhere With Mesh Rider Radios from Doodle Labs, you can create your own resilient mesh network for tactical teams, drones, ground robotics and vehicles, even in contested or disconnected environments. A resilient, reliable network can increase situational awareness for ground soldiers and allow units to successfully complete missions in comms-challenged settings. 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He was awarded the Medal of Honor in May 2021, more than 70 years after leading the 8th Army Ranger Company to capture a frozen hilltop near the Chinese bor- der during the Korean War. His heroic actions are told in a May 2022 graphic novel produced by the Association of the U.S. Army. A native of Tifton, Georgia, Puck- ett enlisted in the Army in 1943 before attending the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. He graduated in 1949 and quickly volunteered to serve in Korea. On Nov. 25–26, 1950, Puckett, then a first lieutenant, received orders to secure Hill 205 near Unsan, Korea, and defend the critical position over- looking the Chongchon River, accord- ing to an account by the Army. When the soldiers approached Hill 205, they came under heavy enemy fire, according to the White House in announcing Puckett’s Medal of Honor. “To obtain supporting fire, First Lieutenant Puckett mounted the closest tank, exposing himself to the deadly enemy fire,” the White House said. “Leaping from the tank, he shouted words of encouragement to his men and began to lead the Rangers in the attack.” Almost immediately, one platoon of Rangers was pinned down by en- emy fire. Puckett ran across an open area three times to draw enemy fire, allowing his fellow soldiers to find and destroy the enemy positions and seize Hill 205, according to the White House. As the Rangers held the hill, ene- my fighters launched a counterattack that lasted four hours. Puckett continued to motivate his soldiers, and as a result, “five human wave attacks by a battalion-strength enemy element were repulsed,” the White House said. Wounded by grenade fragments, Puckett refused to be evacuated and continued to direct artillery support and repeatedly abandoned positions of relative safety to check on his troops. When the enemy launched its sixth attack, two mortar rounds landed in Puckett’s foxhole, inflicting serious wounds that limited his mobility. At the same time, Puckett realized the soldiers’ position was “untenable” be- cause supporting artillery fire was unavailable. “Knowing his men were in a pre- carious situation, First Lieutenant Puckett commanded the Rangers to leave him behind and evacuate the area,” according to the White House. His Rangers refused and instead moved to evacuate Puckett. Puckett would earn the Distin- guished Service Cross for his ac- tions that night in Korea—an award that is now upgraded to the Medal of Honor. He deployed to Vietnam in 1967 with the 101st Airborne Division, earning a second Distinguished Ser- vice Cross and two Silver Stars for actions during the Vietnam War. He also received five Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in combat and two Bronze Star Medals with V device for valor, making him one of the most highly decorated soldiers in U.S. his- tory. Puckett retired from active duty in 1971 after 21 years of service. He remained active within the Army community and was an inaugural in- ductee into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 1992. He also served from 1996 to 2006 as the first Honorary Colonel of the 75th Ranger Regiment. His book, Ranger: A Soldier’s Life, part of AUSA’s Book Program, tells the story of his service.www.ausa.org4 AUSA Extra | April 11, 2024 Gen. Bob Brown, USA Ret. President and CEO, AUSA Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, USA Ret. Vice President, Leadership and Education, AUSA Luc Dunn Editor Desiree Hurlocker Advertising Manager Advertising Information Contact: Fox Associates Inc. 116 W. Kinzie St. • Chicago, IL 60654 Phone: 800-440-0231 Email: adinfo.rmy@foxrep.com ARTICLES. 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And, for most of them, it was their fi rst op- portunity to work and live and fi ght side-by-side with other Americans.” By the end of World War II, over 13,000 Chinese Americans were serving in the Army, according to the U.S. Army Center of Military History. During the commemoration, two Army veterans and three Army Air Forces veterans, along with one mer- chant marine, were given Congress’ highest honor. The Army honorees include Harry Jung, who enlisted at 17 and served as an infantry rifl eman and messen- ger in the 414th Regiment, 104th In- fantry Division, and Wai Hoo Tong, a radio operator in the 15th Cavalry Chinese American World War II veterans hold up their Congressional Gold Medal cer- tifi cates during a commemoration of their service at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. (CHINESE AMERICAN WWII RECOGNITION PROJECT/KAREN ZHOU) Group under Gen. George Patton’s Third Army. Chinese American troops made vi- tal contributions during World War II to a nation that did not always em- brace them. “During World War II, Chinese American soldiers fought bravely for our country, a country that, in some cases, denied them the privi- lege of citizenship,” Army Secretary Christine Wormuth wrote in a con- gratulatory letter. “The profound selfl essness of their service and their dedication to the ideals of this nation at such a critical time in our nation’s history continue to inspire genera- tions of Americans.” Chinese Americans who served in World War II left an enduring legacy, Chen said. “We must forever honor and pay tribute to our World War II veter- ans,” he said. “Chinese Americans in World War II … defended the freedom that we so much enjoy. 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Visit www.ausa.org/tax for personal fi lings and www.taxact.com/ausasmb for small business fi lings.www.ausa.org ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 11, 2024 | AUSA Extra 5 YOUR VALUE DRIVEN PARTNER OF CHOICE SERVICES ENGINEERING SERVICES INTEGRATED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES HR & ADMIN SERVICES FIELD OPERATIONS SERVICES GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SECTOR INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (IFM) TRANSPORTATION SERVICES KRH ACADEMY TURNKEY SOLUTIONS | AGILE TEAM | DYNAMIC SERVICES OVERVIEW WORKFORCE IN PROJECTS 13,000+ COUNTRIES OF OPERATION 7 STAFF 500+ PARTNERS FROM 15 COUNTRIES 73 ANNUAL TURNOVER $250M5 YEARS AVERAGE CONTRACTS LIFECYCLE SCAN FOR MORE CENTCOM HQ KUWAIT, SHARQ, AL SHUHADA STREET, AL GHAWALI TOWER TEL: BD@KRHKW.COM +22320113965 OPERATING IN THE HEART OF CENTCOM AccountabilityPassion Excellence Integrity Commitment Respect Innovation VALUES Betty, White named as Reserve enlisted, warrant leaders Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, left, and Chief Warrant Offi cer 5 LaShon White have been selected as the Army Reserve’s next senior enlisted adviser and command chief warrant offi cer. (U.S. ARMY PHOTOS) T he U.S. Army Reserve has se- lected its next senior enlisted adviser and command chief warrant offi cer, the component an- nounced March 20. Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Betty, senior enlisted adviser to the deputy commander of Army Training and Doctrine Command, is slated to be- come the Army Reserve’s 15th senior enlisted adviser at a May 3 change- of-responsibility ceremony at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, formerly known as Fort Bragg. He will succeed Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Lombardo, who has served in the position since June 29, 2020. The Army Reserve also is getting a new command chief warrant offi - cer. Chief Warrant Offi cer 5 LaShon White was selected to become the ninth command chief warrant offi - cer, according to a news release. CW5 Patrick Nelligan, who was selected for the job in March 2021, was the most recent command chief warrant offi cer for the Army Reserve. The announcements were made by Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels, chief of the Army Reserve and commander of U.S. Army Reserve Command, which has its headquarters at Fort Liberty. As the Army Reserve’s principal enlisted adviser, Betty will advise the commander and other senior Army leaders on the component’s regulations, policies and quality-of- life issues. Prior to his position at Training and Doctrine Command, Betty was command sergeant major of the Reserve’s 88th Readiness Com- mand, the release said. A native of Kingston, Jamaica, Betty enlisted in 1988 and has served in every en- listed leadership position. White, who is the command chief warrant offi cer of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, will begin his new job in mid-April. He will be responsible for all Army Reserve warrant offi cers across Army Re- serve Command. A native of Austin, Texas, White enlisted in the Army in May 1986 and served in both the ac- tive and reserve components.www.ausa.org6 AUSA Extra | April 11, 2024 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY T he U.S. Army Offi cer Candi- date Schools Alumni Associa- tion was founded to preserve the legacy of the Army’s OCS pro- gram by supporting the OCS Heri- tage Center and the OCS Memorial Walk, as well as conducting a nation- al annual reunion for members. Offi cer Candidate School is one of four paths to becoming a commis- sioned Army offi cer. Civilians and enlisted soldiers from the active or reserve components with at least a bachelor’s degree can apply for the 12-week program at Fort Moore, Georgia, formerly known as Fort Benning. “OCS offers the intense military tactical training you need to become an offi cer, while also preparing you for careers in fi elds like engineering, fi nance, mechanics, communications and more,” according to the Army. Membership in the alumni asso- ciation is open to all OCS graduates from both the active and reserve com- ponents. It provides “opportunities for professional development, men- toring, connecting with former class- mates and celebrating the legacy and traditions of the offi cer candidate schools,” according to the associa- tion’s website. The association funds the OCS Heritage Center at Fort Moore, which “celebrates and recognizes the histo- ry and traditions” of the Army OCS “since its inception prior to World War II.” It also is the offi cial sponsor of the OCS Hall of Fame, honoring graduates who distinguished them- selves through combat leadership and meritorious service. For more information, please visit https://ocsalumni.org/ . If your association is interested in partnering with AUSA, contact Su- san Rubel at srubel@ausa.org. Association Partnershipwith AUSA is an opportunity for like-minded military service organizations to join AUSA in support of the Total Army—soldiers, DoD civilians and their families. Spotlight on AUSA Association Partner: USAOCSAA spacesaver.com/military Storage Solved ® PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA INCREASING CAPACITY FOR READINESSwww.ausa.org ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 11, 2024 | AUSA Extra 7 Outstanding Army women honored for their service The Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame Class of 2024 is inducted at the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. (ARMY WOMEN’S FOUNDATION/MATTOX PHOTOGRAPHY) N ine women, including several Association of the U.S. Army members, were inducted into the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame during a March 21 ceremony at the Military Women’s Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The AUSA member inductees in- clude retired Lt. Gen. Kathleen Gainey, Maj. Gen. Janeen Birckhead, retired Maj. Gen. Tammy Smith, re- tired Brig. Gen. Maureen LeBoeuf, retired Brig. Gen. Belinda Pinckney, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Yolondria Dixon-Carter and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Donna Brock. Also inducted were retired Lt. Col. Patricia Jackson-Kelley and Army veteran Lucy Del Gaudio. “Women have played vital roles in our Army since the Revolutionary War. Today, this ceremony will hon- or some of those women,” said Maj. Gen. Hope Rampy, the event’s guest speaker and director of military per- sonnel management in the office of the deputy Army chief of staff, G-1. Since the 2009 creation of the Army Women’s Foundation Hall of Fame, the awards are presented each March in the Washington, D.C., area, according to the organization’s website. Sisters in arms In accepting the award, Gainey said she wouldn’t change a thing about her military service. “I am so thankful for all of the opportunities the Army gave me,” she said. “I want to thank the soldiers and the NCOs who taught me how to lis- ten. They taught me the power of giv- ing them a voice. … If officers don’t listen, then we have failed our sol- diers and the Army,” Gainey said. Birckhead, who is the adjutant general of Maryland, said she was accepting the honor on behalf of her fellow sisters-in-arms. “The only rea- son we continue to have soldiers, sail- ors, airmen and Marines is because of women,” she said. “I am humbled by the remarkable company I now keep,” said Smith, who in 2012 became the first openly LGBT person to attain general or flag officer rank. “The women of my gen- eration broke glass ceilings because of the women before us who cracked that glass a little bit.” Speaking to the other award re- cipients, LeBoeuf said that she was “proud to be a part of your cohort.” This is a moment that matters, she said. “I am humbled to be recognized today … but the reality is, we are powerful and accomplished women. At the end of the day, when we were alone, we were the ones wearing that heavy mantle of leadership.” “I thank God for all he has done; he continues to do great things, as we’re witnessing here today,” said Pinckney, the first women to attain general officer rank in the Army Fi- nance Corps. She thanked her colleagues and subordinates during her time in service for their contributions to her career and the Army, saying, “I love being a leader, but I was smart enough to know that my job was to be a resource for those who worked with me and for me.” ‘All about people’ Dixon-Carter, the first woman to serve as senior warrant officer ad- viser to the Army chief of staff, at- tributed her success to those who came before her. “I am the image of a soldier who had no clue what she wanted to be, but I was told, ‘In the Army, you can be whatever you want to be,’” she said in accepting the award. “To God I give all the glory; had it not been for him I would not be here today.” Brock echoed those sentiments. “I’m here because of all the soldiers and civilians who have come before me and who have crossed my path,” she said. “My mantra is ‘It’s all about people.’ I live it, I breathe it and I be- lieve it,” Brock said, encouraging the audience to “live a good life on pur- pose, and with a sense of purpose.” This year’s inductees are part of the Army story, Rampy said. “We draw strength and inspiration from those who came before us,” she said. “Reflect on the women that have come before you,” Rampy said. “I am proud to serve in an institution where I can be anything I want to be.” For more on the Class of 2024, click here.www.ausa.org8 AUSA Extra | April 11, 2024 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY New initiative aims to assist soldiers with certifications AUSA’s Enhance Your Life certification program seeks to provide soldiers with aca- demic, credentialing or certification opportunities. (U.S. ARMY/BRANDY CRUZ) A t the Association of the U.S. Army’s NCO and Soldier Pro- grams directorate, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of soldiers and their families. We take immense pride in advocating for the Army and those who serve in it. Our mission is to forge connec- tions between military and civilian communities by offering educational opportunities, valuable information and networking avenues to foster growth and collaboration. As the Army considers cuts to its credentialing and tuition assistance programs, AUSA is committed to continuing to en- hance the lives of soldiers through education and other opportunities. Active-duty, Army Reserve and Army National Guard personnel may qualify for financial aid through AU- SA’s National Partners and accred- ited universities participating in our new Enhance Your Life certification program. This initiative aims to sup- port individuals with online courses, enabling them to obtain certifications and licenses that enhance their skills within the Army, prepare them for advancement opportunities and ease their transition into civilian careers. The association’s NCO and Soldier Programs team is piloting this initia- tive to introduce soldiers to our Na- NCO & Soldier Programs Army budget From Page 1 tional Partner academic institutions and the types of certifications and discounted education opportunities they can offer. The program came about as a way to connect soldiers with AUSA and also assist in filling the gaps left by funding cuts to cre- dentialing assistance in the Army. This is an incredible tool to retain talent within the force and assist soldiers in achieving their education goals. It’s also key in soldiers being well prepared for transition at the end of their service. As we launch the Enhance Your Life certification program, we are seeking partners who share our en- thusiasm for supporting soldiers and families. If you know of any academ- ic, credentialing or certification or- ganizations that would be interested in partnering with AUSA to offer our members quality education opportu- nities, please have them contact me at ddailey@ausa.org or retired Com- mand Sgt. Maj. Julie Guerra, AUSA’s director of NCO and Soldier Pro- grams, at jguerra@ausa.org for more information. Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey is AUSA’s vice president for NCO and Soldier Programs and was the 15th sergeant major of the Army. are some examples of the “critical new systems” the Army has recently deliv- ered to the force, Wormuth said. But the Army’s transformation doesn’t stop at capabilities or next- generation equipment, the leaders said. It also includes transforming the service’s force structure and re- cruiting enterprise while delivering ready combat formations and taking care of soldiers, Army civilians and their families. When it comes to force structure, the Army is reducing about 32,000 spaces in its formation while add- ing 7,500 new ones to accommodate new units and capabilities, such as the multidomain task forces, while eliminating excess positions. “We’re shrinking excess force structure so the units we have are manned and ready,” Wormuth said. The Army also is “fundamentally transforming” its recruiting en- terprise, she said. “We’re working around the clock to overcome our re- cruiting challenges,” Wormuth said, adding that the Army has made “sol- id” progress. Taking care of soldiers and their families are another priority. “As we pursue this transformation, we must also take care of our people,” Wormuth said. The Army is planning to invest an average of $2.1 billion a year in im- proving its barracks, expand the Holis- tic Health and Fitness program to im- prove soldier well-being and improve child development centers and on-post housing, among other initiatives.Chapter symposium to highlight Army’s role in space Subject-matter experts from the Army and industry address a panel during the 2023 space symposium hosted by AUSA’s Greater Los Angeles chapter. (AUSA PHOTO) Community Partner Challenge The following chapters are the March winners of AUSA’s Community Partner Challenge in their award categories. Each winner receives $500 and 5 points toward Best Chapter in their group. • Redstone-Huntsville – Award Group 1 • Greater Augusta-Fort Eisenhower – Award Group 2 • Korea – Award Group 3 • Fort Riley-Central Kansas – Award Group 4 • Tucson-Goyette – Award Group 5 L eaders from the Army, DoD, industry and academia will ad- dress an upcoming symposium focused on the Army’s use of space as an enabler for multidomain opera- tions. Hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army’s Greater Los Angeles chapter, the annual event is sched- uled for May 30–31 at the Long Beach Hilton in Long Beach, Cali- fornia. It will fea- ture topics includ- ing joint operations, urban domain operations, Army formations, sensors and acquisition. Attendance is lim- ited to 300 participants, and you can register here. “This is a unique symposium,” said Felicia Campbell, the AUSA chapter’s executive director. “Our goal is to bring together the Army, Space Force, Missile Defense Agency, Space Development Agency, industry and academia for discussions about space as an enabler of multidomain operations.” Keynote speakers for the event in- clude Maj. Gen. Miles Brown, chief of staff at Army Futures Command; Brig. Gen. Eric Little, deputy direc- tor for operations, J-3, at U.S. Space Command; Col. John Dawber, depu- ty commander for operations for the Army Space and Missile Defense Command; and Claire Leon, who leads the Space Systems Integration Office within the U.S. Space Force. On May 30, Dawber will lead a pan- el focused on the Army’s role in the space domain with Col. Pete Atkin- son, chief of the Strategic Operations Directorate in the office of the deputy Army chief of staff for operations, G-3; Col. Mark Cobos, commander of the Army’s 1st Space Brigade; Col. Don Brooks, commandant of the U.S. Army Space Center of Excellence; and British Col. Chris Fogarty, chief of staff at U.K. Space Command. Leon will head a panel on May 31 focused on acquisition in the joint environment. Panelists include re- tired Brig. Gen. Damon Feltman, chief of transport layer at the Space Force’s Space Development Agency; Col. Alex Rasmussen, chief of track- ing layer at the Space Development Agency; and Jerry Hathaway, senior vice president and general manager of electro-optical infrared systems for Leonardo DRS. Douglas Bush, assistant Army sec- retary for acquisition, logistics and technology, and Col. Kathryn Cantu, division chief of the space electro- optics division for the Space Force, also have been invited to address the symposium. “The GLAC AUSA symposium will continue its tradition of meaningful dialogue between the speakers, pan- elists, and the audience by limiting attendance to 300 participants. The intimate size of the event allows for great interaction between the audi- ence and the panels,” the chapter’s website says. For more information and to regis- ter, visit www.glac-ausa.org . Greater Los Angeles www.ausa.org ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY April 11, 2024 | AUSA Extra 9 Next >