AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

Command Sgt. Maj. retired Arthur Leak receives the Maj. Gen. James Earl Rudder award for his service and dedication to America and the Army Reserve during Association of the United States Army's opening ceremony at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 2022. Leak served in the Army and Army Reserve for 39 years, retired in 2017 and was appointed Army Reserve ambassador for Indiana in 2017. AUSA supports soldiers, their families and Army civilians, provides a voice for the Army, and honors those who have served. This year's theme is Building the Army of 2030. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Jackson)

Grand Ole Opry announcer Kelly Sutton, left, presents a framed plaque to Command Sgt. Maj. Andrew Lombardo with the U.S. Army Reserves Tuesday, May 24, during the annual Salute to Troops Opry show at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. Lombardo, his immediate staff and MTSU officials including President Sidney A. McPhee attended the performance that included form student Craig Morgan wrapping up the show.