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How AUSA Helps You:
BASIC MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Included in your membership dues are benefits that you receive at no additional charge:
ARMY Magazine. The association's professional journal is published monthly and provides articles on current Army operations and training, future operational and modernization concepts, military history and a variety of perspectives submitted by Army leaders, past and present. The October issue, The Army Green Book, is an almanac of articles from top leaders and reference information on Army commands, locations, posts, armories and reserve centers, weapons and equipment. This much-sought-after edition should be on every Army professional's bookshelf.
AUSA News. The association's monthly newspaper provides a combination of news and other relevant Army topics. It also includes reports from Government Affairs, The Institute of Land Warfare (the educational arm of AUSA), Industry Affairs and chapter supported activities.
Membership In One of AUSA's 139 Chapters. Located worldwide, chapters provide the opportunity to participate in activities with other Army professionals. Members of the Fairfax-Lee chapter receive the quarterly Base Camp Briefs, the award-winning newspaper published for the George Washington and Fairfax-Lee chapters. This publication provides information on upcoming luncheon events, discussion of national and local issues of interest to today's soldier and his/her families, and feature articles from professional and soldier writers. Both chapters provide the opportunity for soldiers and industry members to attend the quarterly membership luncheons, which feature prominent Army speakers.
Visibility on Capitol Hill. When you join AUSA, you amplify AUSA's ability to serve as the voice for the Army-its soldiers an family members through congressional testimony, Hill visits, and grassroots lobbying. AUSA provides information on critical issues to members of Congress and their staffs.
MEMBER SERVICES.
These are services that members are eligible to receive. Many require additional charges (which are usually discounted).
GEICO Direct Auto Insurance. Provides discounts of 8% - 10% for qualified members in 40 states and the District of Columbia. Insurance also available for overseas members. Call (800) 368-2734 for more information.
AUSA LifePlan Term Life Insurance. Coverage up to $250,000 for members and their spouses. Insurance for children of members is also available. For more information call (800) 441-2590.
Mastercare Health Insurance. TRICARE supplements for active duty and retired members. Medicare supplemental, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Tern Medical and Long-Tern Care insurance are also available. Call (800) 882-5707 for details.
Eyecare Program. Up to 60% discounts on eyewear (including contact lenses) at over 5,500 locations including Sears, Target, and JC Penny, Pearle Vision Centers, and other provider locations. For information and store locations, call (800) 804-4384.
AUSA Bankcard from MBNA America.
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Low annual percentage rate
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No annual fee
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24-hour customer service
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Up-to-the-minute account information online through www.mbnanetaccess.com
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Call (800) 847-7378, and mention priority code R4Z0 when calling.
Certificates of Deposit. Starting in January 2002, AUSA and MBNA America have joined together to offer our members certificates of desposit at preferred rates. Keep checking the AUSA National web site (www.ausa.org) for more information or call 1-800-336-4570, ext. 665!
Choice Hotels Discounts - Effective immediately, AUSA members can get a 20% discount off hotel rooms at the following hotels:
- Clarion
- Comfort Suites
- Econo Lodge
- Quality
- Comfort Inn
- MainStay Suites
- Rodeway Inn
- Sleep Inn
The discount is only available by calling (800) 258-2847 and using the code 00800700. You can book up to 9 rooms under one name with this program. Discounts are based on availability. Offer or discounts cannot be combined with any other offer.
ADDITIONAL MEMBER DISCOUNTS AND SERVICES
Professional Development.
The Institute of Land Warfare (ILW) educates members and influences national leaders on topics of interest to the Army through a variety of publications announced monthly in AUSA News. ILW also sponsors issue conferences, defense symposia and contemporary military forums. ILW's television series, "America's Army," examines the changes and challenges facing the Army today and in the future. For more information, call (800) 336-4570 ext. 632.
Professional Book Discounts.
Call (800) 336-4570, Ext. 632.
Other Discounts….
AUSA members receive discounts on subscriptions to Army/Federal Times. Call (800) 368-5718.
Save substantially when reserving a car from the following companies by using the reservation codes on the back of your membership card.
Alamo: (800) 354-2322
AVIS: (800) 331-1441
Hertz: (800) 654-6511
National:(800) CAR-RENT
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