*Attendance is free for Veterans, Transitioning Servicemembers, and Military Families.*

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

0900 - 1400 Hours

***Only 1 day this year! ***

About the Event

The American Freedom Foundation will host the 13th Annual Your Next Mission® Washington AUSA 2026 in conjunction with the AUSA Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 0900 - 1400 at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. The event will bring together major companies from throughout the country to profile their services and provide employment opportunities for our Veterans, Transitioning Servicemembers and Military Families. Attendees have the chance to talk with employers, submit qualifications, participate in job interviews, and have their resumes reviewed. 

Please view our YNM promotional video here. 

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Why Veterans should attend . . . 

Your Next Mission® Washington AUSA 2026 will include:

-Over 20 companies and organizations ready to hire Veterans

-Resume and LinkedIn profile review by Virginia Department of Veterans Services

-Some of the National Capital Region's most prominent VSOs will be on hand to help you understand the post-service benefits you have so deservedly earned.

-Be a part of the largest land power exposition and professional development forum in North America with approximately 30,000 in attendance and over 700 exhibitors.

Some of the many companies who will participated in past Your Next Mission® Washington AUSA events:

Important Information for Veterans

-Veteran, military service member and military family admission is free.

-Be prepared to meet employers - research participating companies!

-Dress for success - business or uniform is advised.

-Bring enough resumes for all exhibitors - Gov't and private sector.

-Registration will open at 0800 and event begins at 0900.

Please note: All data collected on your YNM event registration form will not be sold or given to anyone other than possibly another highly reputable Veteran Service Organization that we feel may help you achieve employment or a better understanding of the transition process from military to civilian life.

Important Information for Exhibitors

• Exhibitor cost is $795.00 for 1 day.
• Exhibitor pricing listed includes one 8' table, access to power around the room, and coffee/water.
• Only 30 exhibitor tables available!

Travel Information

Housing/Hotels

Directions/Travel to Walter E. Washington Convention Center

Conference Website

Your Next Mission® Washington AUSA 2026

2026 AUSA Annual Meeting

Event Partners

This event would not be possible without the support and efforts of the following organizations:

• About American Freedom Foundation (AFF)
• In return for their service and sacrifices made for our country, the American Freedom Foundation, founded in 2004, believes Veterans, Military Servicemembers, and their Families are deserving of support that empowers and enables them to lead confident and productive lives.  AFF serves and supports them by creating awareness and building support for their service, sacrifice, and needs through partnerships with military-focused organizations and always will be relentlessly driven to bettering the lives of these heroes and their families.  Throughout its short history, the American Freedom Foundation has made grants of approximately $1.2 million to more than 30 military organizations and awarded over 1,200 full and partial scholarships to military spouses and their dependents in 50 states and 8 countries through the AFF/Purdue University Global Military Scholarship program valued in excess of $9.2 million. Through the AFF national Veteran’s employment initiative program, Your Next Mission®, thousands of Veterans have been connected to hundreds of participating companies for employment opportunities.  Please reach out to us at americanfreedomfoundation.org

• About Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
• 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. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation. www.ausa.org