The CGSC Foundation’s Simons Center conducted the second of a three part virtual series in the Cold War Symposium on Jan. 11, 2022. This second part was entitled, “Part 2: The Cold War Ends.” The presenters were: • Sean Kalic, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Military History, CGSC, Subject: The Strategic Environment• Lt. Col. (Ret.) Gilbert […]

Only two days remain in the national Wreaths Across America matching program. Wreaths Across America national headquarters will match any wreaths sponsored from now through through Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, for placement during WAA Day on Dec. 17, 2022. In order for a wreath to be “matched” the wreath has to be purchased through a […]

The CGSC Foundation announces the kickoff of the third year of its competitive scholarship program for relatives of U.S. Army Command and General Staff College alumni and others who are Life Members of the Foundation’s Alumni Association. As in previous years, the 2022 Foundation scholarship awards will include at least two $500 scholarships to high […]

At long last, the CGSC Foundation’s holiday ornament for 2021 has arrived. “After several delays, we were afraid getting the Lewis and Clark expedition ornament would become a two-year endeavor like the actual expedition,” said CGSC Foundation Director of Operations Lora Morgan. “But it has finally arrived and is available at both the CGSC Foundation […]

On Dec. 18, 2021, national Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation helped honor veterans’ graves at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery with wreaths of remembrance. The Foundation’s goal in 2021 was to honor all 900 veterans buried in Section N of the cemetery. – The Foundation achieved that goal with 921 wreaths sponsored. Combined […]

The CGSC Foundation’s Simons Center conducted the first of a three part virtual series in the Cold War Symposium on Dec. 14, 2021. This first part was entitled, “Part 1: Setting Stage for the End of the Cold War.” The presenters were: • Tim Riley, Director and Chief Curator, America’s National Churchill Museum, Fulton, Mo. […]

Park University’s Board of Trustees has selected Shane B. Smeed to become the school’s 18th president, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Smeed has been a member of the CGSC Foundation Board of Trustees since May 2018. Vince Clark, chair of the University’s Board of Trustees, said, “The Board unanimously approved Shane’s appointment to lead Park University […]

The Leavenworth/Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce and the CGSC Foundation conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony at Fort Leavenworth’s Frontier Army Museum on Dec. 8, 2021, signifying the CGSC Foundation’s opening of operations of the museum’s gift shop. Brandon Johannes, president/CEO of the Leavenworth/Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, led the ceremony along with the CGSC Foundation […]