News Archive

Thu, 2017-07-20 16:30

Rear Adm. Carsten Stawitzki, Commandant of the German Joint Command and Staff College, met with Maj. Gen. John S. Kem, Provost of the Army University and Deputy Commandant of the Command and General Staff College, and toured CGSC at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, July 20. Stawitzki was briefed on the Command and General Staff Officers Course and the School of Advanced Military Studies. He also observed a virtual staff ride at the Army University Press, and met with German staff and students during his visit to Fort Leavenworth. The CGSC visit was part of a larger visit to several Department of Defense Schools, including National Defense University, Naval War College, and the Air Force Staff College in order to learn and share tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and best practices of military education.

Wed, 2017-07-19 14:29

Command Sgt. Maj. Karim M. Mella passes the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) colors to Col. Keith W. Anthony for the last time as command of the organization is passed to Col. Robert F. Alvaro Wed, July 19. Brigadier Gen. Eugene "Gene" J. LeBoeuf, the deputy commanding general and executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs for Army University, was on-hand to officiate the ceremony, which was held at Fort Benning, Ga. (Photo by Lee A. Rials, WHINSEC PAO)

Wed, 2017-07-19 14:27

Colonel John Vermeesch, Director, Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE) and other members of the CAPE leadership team shared the Army story with the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of New York City. The meeting presented a unique opportunity to discuss the Army Profession and ethic with one of New York City's oldest professional organizations. Founded in 1785, the General Society continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York. CAPE’s participation in the event also supported the USMA Superintendent’s strategic objective of outreach to NYC.

Mon, 2017-07-17 09:36

Maj. Gen. Robert P. Walters, Jr. assumed command of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca from Maj. Gen. Scott D. Berrier July 14, 2017 in a ceremony on Brown Parade Field here. Lt. Gen. Michael D. Lundy, commanding general of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas was the reviewing officer. (Fort Huachuca Public Affairs photo by Lara Poirrier)

Fri, 2017-07-14 08:53

Maj. Gen. John S. Kem, Provost of the Army University, and Dr. Greg Gunderson, President, Park University, signed an agreement on July 13, 2017 at the Army University headquarters on Fort Leavenworth, KS, for the two universities to work together to seek collaborative solutions to address military-civilian education issues that are in the best interest of providing a world-class educational experience for all military service members. (Photo by Dan Neal)

Thu, 2017-07-13 13:38

Marcus Majure (left), U.S. Army Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) deputy director, discusses the lessons learned process and the Army as a learning organization with Cathal J. Nolan, associate professor of history and executive director of the International History Institute, Boston University, July 12. Nolan, who recently wrote “Allure of Battle: How Wars are Won and Lost,” visited the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth July 11-13 as part of a fact-finding trip to learn about current Army operations, doctrine, and education. Representatives from Army University, Combined Arms Center-Training, Mission Command Center of Excellence, and the Fort Leavenworth garrison provided additional information briefs and discussion venues during Nolan’s visit. (Photo by Christine Weis)

Tue, 2017-07-11 15:03

Lieutenant Gen. Michael Lundy, commanding general of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, inducts General Surapong Suwana-adth, Chief of Defense Forces for the Royal Thai Armed Forces, into the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College International Hall of Fame on July 11 at the Lewis and Clark Center. The induction brings to 271 the number of leaders who have been honored in the Hall of Fame from the more than 8,000 international officers who have graduated from the college. (Photo by Dan Neal)

Fri, 2017-06-30 14:00

Leadership Kansas toured and visited with members of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, Army University, and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College on June 30, 2017 at the Lewis and Clark Center. Leadership Kansas is a statewide program designed to enhance and motivate leaders from various Kansas communities. Each year, close to 700 people are nominated to apply for the Program. Upon the conclusion of a thorough and thoughtful application and selection process, 40 individuals are selected to participate in the Class. Leadership Kansas is dedicated to ensuring geographic, racial, occupational, and gender diversity so that each class is truly representative of the state. (Photo by Dan Neal)

Fri, 2017-06-30 13:39

Maj. Drew Rodgers, 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery operations officer, discusses air defense artillery June 12, 2017, at Fort Sill and the Fires Center of Excellence with British Army Sgt. Declan Parkes, Rapier Detachment commander, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery, and Capt. Thomas Ayles, 49th Battery troop commander, 16th Regiment Royal Artillery. The British soldiers are taking part in Exercise Persistent Venture, an exchange program to bridge interoperability gaps between the U.S. Army and British Army. (Photo Credit: Ms. Marie Berberea (TRADOC)) Click the photo to read more.

Wed, 2017-06-28 14:05

On the occasion of the 67th anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War (June 25), Lt. Col. Kyunghwan Jung hosted a reception in honor of the greater Kansas City Korean War Veterans. Eighty Kansas and Missouri Veterans and widows of the Korean war were honored as Jung thanked them for their sacrifice to his country. Event was held at the newly constructed Disabled American Veterans Hall in Kansas City, Mo. Click the photo to read more.