WASHINGTON (Oct. 13, 2014) -- Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), and the U.S. Army Band "Pershing's Own," provided a patriotic performance,today, during the opening ceremony of the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition, being held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C., today through Wednesday.
Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh opened AUSA by thanking the Soldiers, civilians, and families for their ongoing support through a difficult time for the nation.
"Today, together, we will selflessly lead our way into the uncertain future before us," said McHugh. "We will share uncommon lives and common challenges and do what our country requires of us."
Held every October in Washington, the AUSA annual meeting is the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America. The event consists of presentations, panel discussions on pertinent military and national security subjects, workshops and important AUSA business meetings.
"This Army, your Army not only welcomes but treasures this annual AUSA invasion. By God for us, the more boots, the merrier," said McHugh.
More than 500 Army and Industry exhibitors occupy more than 250,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
"'Once a Soldier, always a Soldier' is more than a bumper sticker," said McHugh. "It has to be. We are a better Army for their service, and they will forever be our Army family."
For more information about events, meetings and expositions, visit http//www.ausa.org
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