Retired Army Gen. Robert B. Brown provides opening remarks during Association of the United States Army's opening ceremony at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Oct. 10, 2022. Brown, who serves as AUSA president and CEO, encouraged attendees to take advantage of all the forums available at this years exposition. "I am certain this will be the best annual meeting ever," said Brown. The Association of the United States Army is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America’s Army and supporters of a strong national defense. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Jackson)