Annual Meeting 2025 Social Event Tickets

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Updated 13 October 2025:  Tickets for the President's Reception (13 Oct), Eisenhower Lunch (14 Oct) and Marshall Dinner (15 Oct) can be purchased in the East Salon, ticket pickup counter.


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Social event tickets will be available for purchase at the convention center during registration hours.  If you are not an AUSA member and would like to receive member pricing for tickets, you may join AUSA now!  

VIP-invited guests.  Please visit this page for important VIP guest information:  VIP Invitations.

Tickets offered for public sale are below:  

Monday, 13 October

 General Admission tickets for the Opening Ceremony are required, but seating is first-come, first served.  A ticket does not guarantee a seat.

Opening Ceremony,  | $0.
New for 2025:  All persons wishing to attend the 2025 AUSA Opening Ceremony must reserve a ticket with their registration.  Opening remarks provided by the President and CEO, AUSA, GEN Robert B. Brown, U.S. Army Retired; Keynote: Secretary of the Army, HON Daniel Driscoll and the Chief of Staff of the Army, GEN Randy George. An awards presentation will follow the keynote address.  The Opening Ceremony will also be live-streamed throughout the convention center and at www.ausa.org/live.  A ticket is not required to view from a live-stream location. 
Location:  Ballroom, Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WEWCC), Level 3

 

MG Robert G. Moorhead Guard and Reserve Breakfast, | $75/$95* This event is sold out! 
AUSA’s outstanding chapter efforts in support of Reserve Component Soldiers and families are recognized at this breakfast. The 2025 Walter T. Kerwin Readiness Award will be presented to the outstanding U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve units.
Location:  Independence Ballroom, Marriott Marquis 

The Best Squad, NCO and Soldier of the Year Luncheon | $100/$120*  Cancelled.   
The Best Squad in the U.S. Army will be announced as well as the NCO and Soldier of the Year and the Honorary SMA.
Location: M2, Salons 1-10, Marriott Marquis

AUSA President's Reception | $100/$125* Inquire at the convention center about availability.
Our opening night reception honoring the U.S. Army's 250th birthday and the 75th anniversary of AUSA!  This is a great opportunity to network, connect with old friends and meet new ones in a relaxed atmosphere.
Location:  Ballroom, Level 3, WEWCC

Tuesday, 14 October

Dwight David Eisenhower Luncheon | $100/$120* This event is sold out!  Tickets will be given out first come, first served at the convention center based on cancellations.  Visit the East Salon for more information. 
The most popular social gathering at the annual meeting!  This luncheon honors our Nation's Army and the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army delivers a State of the Army address. This event will sell out!  
Location:  Ballroom, Level 3, WEWCC

Army National Guard and Reserve Reception | $65/$85* Inquire at the convention center about availability.
Reception honoring the U.S. Army National Guard and Reserve.
Location: Room 145AB, WEWCC 

Wednesday, 15 October

The George Catlett Marshall Memorial Reception & Dinner | $175/$190* This event is sold out!  Tickets will be given out first come, first served at the convention center based on cancellations.  Visit the East Salon for more information. 
AUSA’s pinnacle event, this black-tie dinner will recognize the George C. Marshall award recipient for 2025, the Army Medal of Honor recipients for outstanding service to our Nation and Army.
Location:  Ballroom Foyer/Ballroom, Level 3, WEWCC