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Read the 2024 Profile of the U.S.Army  which is a comprehensive overview of the USArmy structure and programs.

Every two years since the 1980s, AUSA has published Profile of the U.S. Army, a reference handbook on the U.S. Army. This iteration provides a thorough briefing on the mission and activities of each Army

Command, Army Service Component Command and Direct Reporting Unit. We are

grateful for the time, attention and input of each public affairs office for their contributions in compiling and reviewing these descriptions. Together, they provide an

excellent and comprehensive picture of everything that our Army is doing, from the

ground up.

The Florida National Guard traces its heritage back to 1565, the year the Spanish founders of St. Augustine organized their first company of citizen-Soldiers. Florida’s militia has defended local communities for over 440 years. Consistent with Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Florida’s Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen continue to serve in units from the Panhandle to the Keys. Today, Florida Guardsmen are involved in hundreds of community service projects across the state each day. Many serve in disaster relief operations, helping residents recover from natural disasters. Others train or serve in critical national defense positions throughout the nation and overseas deploying to Iraq and Afghanistan supporting operations in the war on terrorism.

The U.S. Army : OUR PURPOSE REMAINS CONSTANT

"This We'll Defend" has been our Army's motto since the Revolutionary War. It reminds us that our purpose is timeless and clear: to fight and win our Nation's wars. When our Army hits the dirt, America means business. Our teammates don't want to fight without us, and our enemies are wise to fear us. We are not a Pacific Army or a Europe Army. We are not Brigade-centric or Division-centric. We are a global force that fights when called upon at the scale required.

To do that, we must stay grounded, and dedicate our energy in four focus areas: Warfighting, Delivering Ready Combat Formation, Continuous Transformation and Strengthening the Profession.

U.S.Army Reserve 

VISION

The Army Reserve of 2035 provides TRAINED AND EQUIPPED units and personnel at the SCALE AND SPEED required to support the Total Force in a JOINT, MULTI-DOMAIN OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT. The Army Reserve accomplishes this through continuous improvements and prudent investments in READINESS and MODERNIZATION priorities while balancing the training requirements and QUALITY OF LIFE NEEDS of our Soldiers, Civilians, and Families.

MISSION

To provide COMBAT-READY units and Soldiers to the Army and the Joint Force ACROSS THE FULL SPECTRUM OF CONFLICT.

Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army  Civilian Aides to the Secretary of the Army (CASAs) are business and community leaders appointed by the Secretary to advise and support Army leaders across the country. CASAs come from many professions including business, education, finance, industry, law, the media, medicine and public service. Each is proactively involved in the community and brings to the position an interest in the Army, a high degree of business and civic leadership and an ability to influence the public. CASAs are Special Government Employees who agree to serve as representatives of the Secretary of the Army without salary, wages or related benefits, and are afforded a 3-star protocol status.

Each CASA is committed to supporting all Department of Army Civilians, Soldiers and their Families. In particular, CASAs partner with the Soldier for Life program to assist Soldiers as they transition from the Army.

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve , a Department of Defense office, is comprised of dedicated and trained volunteers and staff. We will develop and promote employer support for Guard and Reserve service by advocating relevant initiatives, recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of applicable laws, and resolving conflict between employers and service members.

ESGR informs and educates service members and their civilian employers regarding their rights and responsibilities governed by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). ESGR does not have statutory authority to enforce, but serves as a neutral, free resource to employers and service members. ESGR’s trained ombudsmen provide mediation of issues relating to compliance with USERRA.