CHAPTER NEWS

Greetings!

Your Arsenal of Democracy Chapter Board of Directors (BoD) has been very busy planning some great events. Thanks for your involvement and support. I sincerely hope that all of you will continue to support our activities and encourage new members to join AUSA. Remember that our "Strength is in Numbers".

- BG Mark Montjar, Ret. - President Arsenal of Democracy Chapter

2022

April 22, 2022 - NDIA ROTC Awards Banquet

Gerhard and CSM Jerry Charles represented the AoD Chapter at the NDIA ROTC Awards Banquet on Friday, 22 April at the Troy Marriott. The CSM inspected our AUSA saber, handed it off to Gerhard, who then presented it to Cadet Grace VanArandonk from Western Michigan University. Gerhard also gave some other AUSA awards to additional cadets. Another Chapter member, MG Darren Werner was the keynote speaker.

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2021

November 13, 2021 - Celebrate Michigan' s Military
The seventh Celebrate Michigan’s Military was held on November 13^th. The Arsenal of Democracy Chapter was a valued Partner and was also a financial Sponsor. Together with other Partners and Sponsors, over $210,000 was raised for Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. Because of these valued partnerships, Guardian Angels will be able to raise and train 8 service dogs. These dogs will help Veterans with a variety of issues including PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, anxiety and panic attacks along with many other problems that affect their lives.

For more information about this wonderful cause, contact marylamparter@gmail.com

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November 6, 2021 - Top ARNG Recruiter Award Presentation

Who: Ltc. (R) Chuck Cogger, Sgt. Maxwell Neubauer, MG Paul Rogers, DMVA Leadership. Ltc. Alex Garn (MIARNG Recruiting and Retention Battalion Commander)
What: Presentation of the Top ARNG Michigan Recruiter Award
Where: Michigan Military and Veterans Gala, Selfridge Air National Guard Base
When: 6 November 2021, 1800-UTC
Why: Honor and recognize excellence in Recruiting for the MI ARNG.

Chuck presented the award to Sgt. Maxwell Neubauer who was selected for his accomplishments in recruiting within the state of Michigan. SGT Neubauer secured 19 enlistments over the past fiscal year and competed in multiple boards to be selected and represent the MIARNG Recruiting Battalion in the Directors 54 national competition. Sgt. Neubauer’s efforts are exemplary and represent the finisher of recruiters within the state of Michigan.

Click here to see the Facebook pictures: https://www.facebook.com/100069344133938/posts/183975267257277/

April 13, 2021 - Saber Award

On Tuesday, 13 April AoD Chapter Director of ROTC and Army Recruting, LTC (Ret) Chuck Cogger, presented an Army officers saber to Cadet Caleb Goodell at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Cadet Goodell is the 2021 recipient of the coveted Arsenal of Democracy Chapter Saber Award given to the board selected most outsanding cadet from nominees at all seven Michigan Universities. Chuck was able to provide some officer professional mentorship and emphasized the benefits of AUSA membership. Chuck also met with the Professor of Military Science, LTC Brandon Tennimon.