Membership in AUSA includes:

• ARMY Magazine received monthly, including the October Green Book , which is an almanac of articles from Army leadership and reference information about America's Army worldwide
• AUSA News received monthly, features relevant news about Army topics and AUSA reports on our support of the Army
• Membership in one of the 126 chapters worldwide
• Institute of Land Warfare publications, in depth essays and reports on wide range of military topics
• Subscription to weekly Legislative Newsletters
• Member benefit identification card for spouses
• Eligibility to participate in the Membership Services Program

Membership Services Program

The Membership Services Program is developed to meet our members' needs. These services may require additional charges and are subject to change. Your membership number may be needed when calling these service providers, so please have it handy.

Electronic Filing of TRICARE Supplement Claims

AUSA's new electronic TRICARE claims filing process, DirectClaim, will handle most eligible claims quicker, pay faster, and reduce the need for members to complete Mastercare claim forms and submit them with their TRICARE Explanation of Benefits (EOB) forms.

Apple Member Purchase Program

The Apple Government Member Purchase Program (MPP) offers AUSA members a substantial savings on products such as the powerful and versatile PowerBook; the world's most popular music player, iPod; and the screamingly fast Power Mac G5. Apple's recently announced Macs with Intel processors are also available at a savings!

Armed Forces Services Corporation

AFSC offers a 10% discount to AUSA members. AFSC expertly guides you through the many details on military entitlements for your retirement and survivor planning/assistance for your spouse.

Army Times/Federal Times Subscription Discount

AUSA members receive substantial discounts on subscriptions.

AUSA Bank Card Program From Bank of America, N.A.

AUSA members are eligible to apply for an AUSA bank card. Earn reward points toward travel or merchandise.

AUSA Customized Corporate Gifts

Tired of giving away plaques and Jefferson Cups as awards and gifts? AUSA now offers its members a unique opportunity to try something different. You can now have beautiful crystal cubes, key chains, business card holders and much more designed with your logo and/or your product.

Book Program

AUSA members receive up to a 35% discount on over 400 titles. Discounts apply not only to military titles, but other popular books as well.

Car Rental Program

Members receive substantial discounts from the following car rental companies:

• Alamo
• AVIS
• Budget
• Hertz
• National

Certificates of Deposit and Money Market Accounts from Bank of America, N.A.

Bank of America, N.A. is now offering AUSA members competitive rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) and money market deposit accounts. These rates, now available to AUSA members, have consistently ranked among the most competitive interest rates in the nation. And you can open a new account with only $2,500. The Bank of America, N.A. money market deposit account is a liquid account that allows you to make up to six withdrawals per statement cycle, three of them by check. The Bank of America, N.A. CD offers terms ranging from six to 60 months. Interest on both products is compounded daily and applied monthly with flexible interest options. Bank of America , N.A. also provides Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) in the form of CD and money market deposit accounts. All accounts are FDIC insured up to $100,000 per depositor.

Dell Member Purchase Program

AUSA members can now get up to 12% off Dell PCs. Bank of America, N.A. GoldOption® & Gold Reserve® Accounts Bank of America, N.A. offers consumer lines of credit for AUSA members including an Bank of America, N.A. GoldOption® Account - a personal line of credit that is customized to fit your personal situation - and a Gold Reserve® Account - a revolving line of credit account.

Choice Hotels International® Discounts

AUSA members can receive a 20% discount off hotel rooms at the following hotels:

• Comfort Inn®
• Comfort Suites®
• Quality®
• Sleep Inn®
• Clarion®
• MainStay Suites®
• Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®
• Econo Lodge®
• Rodeway Inn®

You can book up to 9 rooms under one name with this program. Discounts are based on availability.

ElderCare Options

An alternative for the millions of seniors who are unable to obtain long-term care insurance. Receive out-of-pocket savings on long-term care services such as home health aides and senior living facilities; plus 24-hour access to ElderCare professionals who can answer your questions and coordinate whatever care you need. Select ElderCare Options Plus to save significantly on chiropractic services, vision care, dental care, hearing aids, and more. One membership fee covers all members of your household. You can also purchase this product for your parents and parents-in-law.

GEICO Auto Insurance

AUSA members (who qualify) receive up to a 10% discount in states where available.

Grantham University

Online Education. Military scholarships available for active duty members, veterans, and family members. "Fast Track" online degree programs in:

• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Engineering