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Make your reservations today for the 2009 Heart of America Army Birthday Celebration
The Association of the United States Army invites you to join the Heartland of America in celebrating the 234th Birthday of the United States Army.  This year’s event will be conducted at the Westin Crown Center, 1 Pershing Road at Grand, Kansas City, Missouri, at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2009. (The Army's actual birthday is June 14.) 
 
We are very pleased to announce our guest speaker is General Barry McCaffrey, United States Army, Retired. Barry McCaffrey served in the United States Army for 32 years and retired as a four-star General. At retirement he was the most highly decorated serving General Officer, having been awarded three Purple Heart medals for wounds received in his four combat tours - as well as twice awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Nation's second highest award for valor. He also twice was awarded the Silver Star for valor.  
 
We anticipate a full house so you are encouraged to mail your RSVP as soon as possible.  If you are organizing tables, we are seating tables of ten.- Click "more" to download a copy of the invitation and RSVP. <more>
NEWSFLASH: KCAUSA General Membership Breakfast Meeting
KANSAS CITY (March 26, 2009) The Greater Kansas City Chapter of AUSA conducted a general membership breakfast meeting on March 26 at 7 a.m. with special guest speakers Maj. Robert Brafford and Maj. Jae Rood, who each delivered presentations about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan with a special focus on the local populations and the role of non-commissioned officers in counter-insurgency missions. Colors and patriotic presence were provided by the JROTC Cadets from Westport High School.

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Operation Soldier Assist 2008 a big success
This year's project to honor the service and sacrifice of Soldiers in the Greater Kansas City area was a very gratifying and humbling event for all who participated. Staff Sgt. Sean Resare was the honored Soldier...but it was his buddies, Spec. Jesse Davila and Dan Kuhlmeier, both killed on a mission with Resare, who were honored with the work of volunteers from NARI, KCAUSA and the Leavenworth Chapter of the VFW. For photos of the day visit the KCAUSA photo page.

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NEWS RELEASE: Second Annual “Operation Soldier Assist” Honors Soldier and Civilian
KANSAS CITY (Sept. 30, 2008) – More than 50 home remodeling professionals and other volunteers from the Kansas City area will spend Sat., Oct. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Leavenworth, Kan. making repairs and renovations to the home of Sean Resare, who was a staff sergeant in the Kansas National Guard who was injured in Iraq in February 2006.

The Second Annual “Operation Soldier Assist” is a community service project of Kansas City NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry), in cooperation with the Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (KCAUSA). <more>

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Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, U.S. Army, Ret., the 34th Army Chief of Staff, delivers remarks at the celebration of the 233rd Birthday of the Army at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, June 14. The evening was hosted by the Greater Kansas City and the Henry Leavenworth Chapters of AUSA. (photo by Mark H. Wiggins)

Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, U.S. Army, Ret., the 34th Army Chief of Staff, delivers remarks at the celebration of the 233rd Birthday of the Army at the Westin Crown Center in Kansas City, June 14. The evening was hosted by the Greater Kansas City and the Henry Leavenworth Chapters of AUSA. (photo by Mark H. Wiggins)

Upcoming Chapter
and AUSA National Events

June 13
Heart of America
Army Birthday Celebration
5:30 p.m., Westin Crown Center
Kansas City, Mo.

July 4
Independence Day

July 27
Korean War Armistice
Day Anniversary

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