The Captain Meriwether Lewis Association of the U.S. Army Chapter was notified Tuesday evening by AUSA national that it has won the Best Chapter of the Year award, according to chapter president Carlene Joseph.

It's the first time the chapter has won the award.

"Congrats to the Captain Meriwether Lewis chapter and all of the subchapters ... you rock!," Joseph wrote in an announcement.

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