News Archive

Mon, 2015-03-30 15:39

Maj. Thomas Root, (Center of picture) a student of the Command and General Staff Officers Course, briefed the Commanders of TRADOC, (Gen. David G. Perkins); CAC (Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown); and the Mission Command Center of Excellence (Brig Gen. Willard M. Burleson III) on the Army Operating Concept during the first Majors Colloquium held at Fort Leavenworth's Lewis and Clark Center. The 84 Army Majors at the Colloquium were provided the opportunity to recommend solutions to some of the Army's most difficult challenges directly to Army Senior Leaders. The key topics discussed included: training, Mission Command, talent management, diversity, education, and the Army Operating Concept. The briefing was the culmination of a five-month process.

Mon, 2015-03-30 10:42

Gen. David G. Perkins, Commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, addresses 300 ROTC and Military Academy Cadets from around the country as part of the George C. Marshall Awards and Leadership Forum at Fort Leavenworth. The two-day event is an opportunity for the Army to recognize the outstanding Cadets of the year and gives them the opportunity to hear from some of the Army's top leadership. 2015 marks the first year that this event is hosted at Fort Leavenworth. In addition to awards Cadets will participate in roundtable discussions, a series of plenary sessions, and engagements by some of the Army’s top leadership. The purpose of the event is to inspire future army leaders to embody the timeless values of selfless service, character, ethics, leadership and citizenship of Gen. George C. Marshall.

Fri, 2015-03-13 15:39

Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown presents a certificate commemorating assumption of responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. David O. Turnbull as he assumes his duties as the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth Senior Enlisted Leader. Turnbull comes to CAC from his last position as the Command Sergeant Major of the Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region, U.S. Army Military District of Washington.

Fri, 2015-03-06 15:10

Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown, commander of the United States Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, leads Soldiers in a team-building exercise called Mungadai as part of the Commandants and Directors of Training (C-DOT) conference held at Fort Rucker, Ala. Mar. 5-6. Based on Genghis Khan's legendary Mongolian Cavalry selection process, Mungadai tests Soldiers endurance and warrior skills as a team. (US Army photo by Nathan Pfau.)

Fri, 2015-03-06 10:33

The 31 Students of the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Baseline Certification Course sing the Army song at the conclusion of their graduation ceremony March 6, in Grant Auditorium of the Combined Arms Center headquarters building on Fort Leavenworth. Mr. Kirby Brown, Deputy to the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, officiated the event and gave a keynote address. During the address, Mr. Brown told the students, “You are the face of compassion” for those who have been impacted by incidents of Sexual Assault/Harassment.

Wed, 2015-03-04 11:57

Combined Arms Center Chief of Staff, Col. Monty Willoughby, discusses the roles and responsibilities of CAC with a delegation from Laos, led by Col. Dr. Keosouvanh Inthavongsa, Deputy Commandant of the National Defense Academy. The eight-person delegation came to Fort Leavenworth as part of a visit to the United States for an orientation tour of professional military education institutions that will be attended by Lao military members. Areas of interest include: Command and General Staff College, medical training, logistics, defense industry, and English language training.

Tue, 2015-03-03 10:16

Maj. Gen. Julian R. Free, commandant of the Joint Services Command and General Staff Colleges, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, (Center) received an overview brief on the Combined Arms Center from the CAC Chief of Staff Col. Monty Willoughby (Right). Maj. Gen. Free, along with Brig. James Illingworth (Left) are here as part of a 200 Soldier contingent from the UK participating in the Eagle Owl joint staff exercise along with U.S. soldiers from Army University’s Command and General Staff College.

Fri, 2015-02-27 11:56

Some of the Army’s most senior leaders converged on Fort Leavenworth along with Captains from throughout the Army for the 2015 Captain Solarium Feb, 26. The Solarium is a monumental effort to inform and shape the future direction of the U.S. Army. The CPTs analyzed topics of importance to the Army and provided solutions directly to the CSA that address challenges embodied in the AOC. In attendance were (L-R) Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown, commander of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center; Sgt. Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey; Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Army chief of staff; Gen. David G. Perkins, commander of U.S Army Training and Doctrine Command; and Cmd. Sgt. Major David S. Davenport.

Thu, 2015-02-26 13:50

Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, the Army chief of staff, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey speak with students of the Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program’s (SHARP) Baseline Certification Course at the SHARP Academy at Fort Leavenworth Feb 26. For both members of the Army’s most senior command team, this visit was their first since the Army relocated the baseline course at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, Fort Leavenworth in October 2014. Click here to read story on Army.mil.
(U.S. Army Photo by Scott Gibson)

Tue, 2015-02-24 10:49

Mr. Kirby R. Brown, Deputy to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, welcomes 100 Captains to Solarium 2015, an Army chief of staff (CSA) initiative. The Solarium is a monumental effort to inform and shape the future direction of the U.S. Army. This effort brings together 100 senior captains from across the Army - active, reserve and guard - to identify issues that address challenges embodied in the Army Operating Concept (AOC): Win in a Complex World 2020-2040. They will analyze and provide recommended solutions directly to the CSA that address challenges embodied in the AOC.