AUSN 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

July 2011 - Navy
By Jerry Featherstone

The 2nd Annual AUSN Golf Tournament was a huge success. The proceeds from the event will support The Navy Safe Harbor Foundation (NSHF). NSHF provides direct support to seriously injured, wounded or ill Sailors and Coast Guardsmen to include their families. The support consists of respite care, financial support specialized equipment housing/rental support and legal support. Thanks for what you do, Navy Safe Harbor Foundation. Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors this year including Revision Eyewear and Featherstone Consulting, LLC but a special thank you goes out to our “Key Sponsor” this year, AECOM, providing hole sponsorship and for the second year in a row, multiple teams. Without our sponsors, this event would not be possible.

For the second straight year, we were joined by Mr. Michael Arrington, U.S. Army (Ret), Vietnam Veteran and father of NFL Football great and Former Washington Redskin Lavar Arrington. Mr. Michael Arrington provided us with his unique perspective of the value of organizations like NSHF in the recovery from injury. Michael, if you did not receive it then, we offer it to you now....“Welcome Home from Vietnam,” and thank you for your service to this country.

Thank you to our member volunteers from the National Capital Region, Mid Atlantic Region and Friends Of the Navy (FON). Your enthusiasm, energy and positive attitude was like sunshine. We look forward to your continued support at all of the events hosted by the Association of the United States Navy. See you all next year.

Finally, a welcomed guest and Navy Reserve Force Master Chief Ronney Wright joined us. He and his relief, CMDCM Chris Wheeler (pictured) took time out of their busy day and turn-over to add their thank you to NSHF. Force “14” Wheeler, we welcome you and Dawn to D.C. and we look forward to supporting you in any way possible. Thank you for your service. Force “13” Wright, it has been a pleasure to serve you. Thank you for your service. Please know that AUSN just like the Navy Reserve is “Ready Now. Anytime, Anywhere.” We wish to you and Donna the traditional “Fair Winds and Following Seas.”