Wreaths Across America Matching program runs until Jan. 14

● mhwiggins ● January 5, 2022 ● News Releases ● No Comments

After a successful Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 18, 2021, the CGSC Foundation announces a matching program for the 2022 Wreaths Across America Day. 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.… Read More

CGSC Foundation Scholarship Program kicks off third year

● mhwiggins ● January 4, 2022 ● News Releases ● No Comments

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… Read More

Cold War Symposium Virtual Presentation – Jan. 11

● mhwiggins ● December 30, 2021 ● Events Past Events ● No Comments

You’re Invited! The CGSC Foundation’s Simons Center invites the public to attend the second of three virtual presentations in the Cold War Symposium series Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. The purpose of the Cold War Symposium is to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the end… Read More

Foundation honors veterans on Wreaths Across America Day 2021

● mhwiggins ● December 22, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● 2 comments

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… Read More

First virtual presentation of the Cold War Symposium ‘sets the stage’

● mhwiggins ● December 15, 2021 ● ARNSF Featured News Releases ● 1 Comment

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… Read More

Foundation trustee takes the reins at Park University

● mhwiggins ● December 15, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

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… Read More

Foundation celebrates opening of Frontier Army Museum Gift Shop operations with ribbon cutting ceremony

● mhwiggins ● December 13, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

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… Read More

Foundation hosts annual holiday appreciation luncheon

● mhwiggins ● December 10, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

The CGSC Foundation hosted its annual holiday “Friends of the Foundation Appreciation Luncheon” for its suppliers, providers and other partners on Dec. 9 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at June’s Northland in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas. Thanks to everyone that came by to celebrate the year and the holidays with… Read More

National Wreaths Across America Day – Dec. 18

● mhwiggins ● December 9, 2021 ● Events Past Events ● No Comments

On Dec. 18, National Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation will help 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. – We’re proud to announce that… Read More

Foundation trustee earns national AUSA award

● mhwiggins ● December 9, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

CGSC Foundation Trustee Dr. James Martin received the Association of the U.S. Army’s Joseph P. Cribbins Medal for exemplary service by a Department of the Army civilian during the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, Oct. 11 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. Dr. Martin received the… Read More