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SAMS graduates prepared for war’s changes, pace

(Sarah Hauck, CGSC Public Affairs) The nature of warfare has never been as complex and volatile as its current state. The School of Advanced ...

ARNSF explores presidential decision making

The CGSC Foundation and Alumni Association and its Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on May 21, 2026, at ...

Distinguished Speaker Series features presentation on civic duty

The CGSC Foundation and Alumni Association and its Simons Center hosted the second lecture of the 2026 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Lewis and ...

Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame Welcomes Two New Inductees

(by Pvt. 1st Class Wilfred Salters, U.S. Army Combined Arms Command) Fort Leavenworth honored its latest inductees into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of ...

Des Moines National Security Forum explores building ethical organizations

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted a gathering of the Des Moines National Security Forum (DMNSF) at the Des Moines Embassy Club West in ...

CGSC WorldQuest team engages in competition

(Gary Hobin, CGSC DJIMO) Eight faculty members from the Department of Joint, Interagency, and Multinational Operations (DJIMO) from the Army Command ...

Mentor Program closes AY26 with social

CGSC leadership hosted a CGSC Mentor and Leadership Program end-of-year networking social at the Frontier Army Museum April 23, 2026. CGSC Commandant ...

CGSC Foundation Trustee, Fellow guest on ‘Leadership & Success’ podcast

A recent episode of the "Leadership & Success" podcast features special guest Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert L. Caslen, CGSC Foundation Trustee and Simons ...

CGSC Foundation announces 2026 scholarship program winners

The CGSC Foundation announces the winners of its 2026 competitive scholarship program. "The CGSC Foundation has proudly served the U.S. Army ...

NATO’s challenges topic of latest ARNSF

The CGSC Foundation and Alumni Association and its Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on April 16, 2026, at ...

NATO’s challenges topic of latest Distinguished Speaker Series presentation

The CGSC Foundation and Alumni Association and its Simons Center hosted the first lecture of the 2026 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Riverfront ...

Calling for Alumni Updates – Share your news!

Beginning with the Fall 2020 edition of the CGSC Foundation News magazine, we have highlighted personal updates from our alumni around the world. Our ...

Strength through partnership central theme to latest International Hall of Fame inductions

(Sarah Hauck, CGSC Public Affairs) More than 300 international officers have been included in the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College’s ...

2026 CGSC Military Ethics Symposium focuses on civil-military relations

The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the CGSC Foundation cohosted the 2026 CGSC Military Ethics Symposium March 27, 2026 at the Lewis ...

CGSC Foundation Trustee, Fellow guest on “Tipping Spears” Podcast

The March 2, episode of the "Tipping Spears" podcast features special guest Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert L. Caslen, CGSC Foundation Trustee and Simons ...

Medal of Honor Recipient, former CGSC faculty member and CGSC Foundation founding trustee memorialized

(Sarah Hauck, CGSC Public Affairs) The halls of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College are full of not only historic examples of military ...

Des Moines National Security Forum focuses on leadership

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted a gathering of the Des Moines National Security Forum (DMNSF) at the Des Moines Embassy Club West in ...

Call for Papers – InterAgency Journal (Deadline Apr. 3, 2026)

The Simons Center for Ethical Leadership and Interagency Cooperation announces a call for papers for the InterAgency Journal, to be published in ...

Founding Trustee, tireless veteran advocate dies at 79

Arthur Edward Fillmore II passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 79. He was a founding trustee of the CGSC Foundation and served on ...

ARNSF looks at Army Transformation

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on March 19, 2026, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

Civilian, military leaders explore leader development during NSRT

The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) and the CGSC Foundation and Alumni Association hosted 18 leaders from around the country in the ...

Foundation supports third annual international military family event in KC

Local entertainment hub Zona Rosa turned into a global meeting ground on Feb. 1, as 248 International Military Students (IMS) and their families ...

CGSC Foundation 2026 scholarship program application window open

The window for applications for the 2026 CGSC Foundation Scholarship program opened Jan. 5, 2026. Spouses, children or grandchildren of U.S. Army ...

Ukraine’s fight focus of latest ARNSF

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Feb. 19, 2026, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

Foundation hosts special dinner lecture with noted author and commentator

The CGSC Foundation and Alumni Association and its Simons Center hosted a special dinner lecture Feb. 2, 2026, in the atrium of the Lewis and Clark ...

CGSC Foundation 2026 scholarship program for military families kicks off Jan. 5

The CGSC Foundation announces the start of its 2026 competitive scholarship program for spouses, children or grandchildren of U.S. Army Command and ...

CGSC inducts first Kosovo international military student alumnus into International Hall of Fame

The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College inducted Minister of Defense of the Republic of Kosovo Ejup Maqedonci to the CGSC International Hall ...

Register now for the Feb. 2 dinner lecture

The CGSC Foundation invites you to attend a special dinner lecture, Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., in the atrium of the Lewis and Clark ...

Ethical leadership in crisis situations focus of first ARNSF in 2026

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Jan. 15, 2026, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

Former Foundation vice chair dies at 75

John Hamilton Robinson, Jr., 75, of Mission Hills, Kansas died Dec. 14, 2025. Robinson served as a CGSC Foundation trustee from 2011-2017, and as the ...

Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary throughout 2026

Twenty Years of Impact — and an Invitation to Shape the Future Twenty years ago today, the CGSC Foundation and Alumni Association was founded with ...

Wreaths Across America Day 2025 provides community opportunity to honor fallen veterans

On Dec. 13, 2025, the CGSC Foundation along with dozens of other volunteers and groups honored veterans at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery with ...

ARNSF celebrates the year end with holiday social

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum holiday social event on Dec. 9, 2025, at the Carriage Club in ...

InterAgency Journal 15-2

The through line in the Fall 2025 edition of the InterAgency Journal is the strain placed on professional ethics, institutional trust, and leadership ...

Join us for Wreaths Across America Day on Dec. 13

Come join the CGSC Foundation along with dozens of other volunteer groups and community members on Dec. 13, 2025 at the Fort Leavenworth National ...

Foundation unveils new ornament for 2025

The CGSC Foundation unveiled the newest ornament in their collection on October 21, 2025. The Kansas Buffalo, twentieth in the series, features ...

Thanksgiving message from the Army Chaplain Corps

As Thanksgiving approaches, across posts, garrisons, and forward operating bases, chaplains and religious affairs specialists of the U.S. Army ...

GivingTuesday – Because Leadership Matters

Leadership matters on GivingTuesday and every day. December 2 is GivingTuesday, the biggest giving day of the year, and an excellent opportunity to ...

ARNSF learns about medical volunteers in conflict zones and disasters

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

Calling for Alumni Updates – We want to hear from you!

Beginning with the Fall 2020 edition of the CGSC Foundation News magazine, we have highlighted personal updates from our alumni around the world. Our ...

ARNSF learns lessons about war termination in Iraq

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Oct. 16, 2025, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

Call for Papers – InterAgency Journal (Deadline Oct. 31, 2025)

The Simons Center for Ethical Leadership and Interagency Cooperation announces a call for papers for the InterAgency Journal, to be published in Fall ...

Caslen shares hard lessons of war termination in new book

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted the fourth lecture of the 2025 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Riverfront Community Center in ...

Des Moines National Security Forum examines Iranian geopolitics and regional tensions

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted a luncheon and presentation for the Des Moines National Security Forum (DMNSF) at the Des Moines ...

Former arms control inspector addresses ARNSF

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Sept. 25, 2025, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

Former arms control inspector delivers presentations to Kansas City audiences

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted the fourth lecture of the 2025 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Riverfront Community Center in ...

Former U.S. Army Pacific commander, current AUSA president/CEO delivers Class of 2026 Powell Lecture

General (Ret.) Robert B. Brown presented the annual Colin L. Powell Lecture for students of the CGSC Class of 2026 at the U.S. Army Command and ...

Mentor Program running strong

The CGSC Mentor Program conducted its second social networking event at Jowler Creek Vinyard and Winery in the afternoon of Sept. 12, ...

Rod & Gun Club, CGSC Foundation host 5th Annual International Family Fishing Derby

The Fort Leavenworth Rod & Gun Club and the CGSC Foundation hosted the fifth annual International Family Fishing Derby at Merritt Lake on Fort ...

ARNSF members learn about artificial intelligence

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Sept 4, 2025, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

CGSC Mentor Program kicks off with networking event

The CGSC Mentor Program started the new academic year with a networking event at the Frontier Army Museum, Aug. 20, 2025. The event was supported by ...

Distinguished Speaker Series Dinner with Gen. (Ret.) Robert B. Brown

The CGSC Foundation invites you to a Distinguished Speaker Series dinner event on Wednesday, September 10, 6 p.m., at the Carriage Club in Kansas City ...

Moldova’s Minister of Defense inducted to International Hall of Fame

The Republic of Moldova’s Minister of Defense Anatolie Nosatîi was inducted to the Command and General Staff College’s International Hall of Fame Aug. ...

Honored tradition opens CGSOC Class of 2026 academic year

(Army University Public Affairs) Flags representing 92 nations were marched across the stage of Eisenhower Auditorium and posted Aug. 11, 2025, in an ...

Fort Leavenworth kids ‘check-out’ their library

The CGSC Foundation sponsored the “Check-out Your Library” Back-to-School Book Giveaway at the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library (CARL), held ...

Retired Marine, former CGSC instructor dies at 67

Col. Stephen E. Brown, USMC Retired, 67, of Stilwell, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on June 24, 2025. Brown was the namesake of the CGSC ...

ARNSF explores ‘generalship’

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on June 19, 2025, at the Carriage Club in Kansas ...

InterAgency Journal 15-1

The Spring 2025 edition of the InterAgency Journal reminds the reader that the work of ethical leadership and interagency cooperation remains as ...

Command and General Staff College graduates 950 in year of Army’s 250th birthday

(Sarah Hauck, Army University Public Affairs) Just a week before the Army celebrates 250 years of defending the nation, nearly 1,000 new leaders ...

Fort Leavenworth inducts two Army legends into hall of fame

Fort Leavenworth honored two trailblazing Army leaders during the Hall of Fame induction ceremony May 28, 2025, at the Lewis and Clark Center. ...

Another graduation season filled with accomplishment

CGSC Foundation Alumni, Friends, and Supporters – Another Fort Leavenworth graduation season is upon us and I’d like to offer my congratulations to ...

School of Advanced Military Studies graduates next generation of leaders

(Jessica Brushwood, Army University Public Affairs) The U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies conduct a graduation and academic honors ...

Des Moines National Security Forum explores international politics

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted a gathering of the Des Moines National Security Forum (DMNSF) at the Des Moines Embassy Club West in ...

ARNSF members learn about new Army program for selecting commanders

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on May 15, 2025, at the at the Carriage Club in ...

Former CGSC professor delivers presentation on the fall of South Vietnam

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted the second lecture of the 2025 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Riverfront Community Center in ...

New Foundation website garners Hermes Gold award

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (May 2, 2025) The CGSC Foundation today announced its newly launched website – cgscfoundation.org – has received a “Hermes ...

CGSC Foundation announces winners of 2025 scholarship program

The CGSC Foundation announces the winners of its 2025 competitive scholarship program. “We’re extremely proud to announce the winners of the 2025 ...

Calling for Alumni Updates – We want to hear from you!

Beginning with the Fall 2020 edition of the CGSC Foundation News magazine, we have highlighted personal updates from our alumni around the world. Our ...

ARNSF features update on Ukrainian war

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on April 17, 2025, at the at the Carriage Club in ...

Ukraine War lessons learned topic of Des Moines National Security Forum

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted a gathering of the Des Moines National Security Forum (DMNSF) at the Des Moines Embassy Club West in ...

Distinguished Speaker Series features presentation on the ethics of war

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted the first lecture of the 2025 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Riverfront Community Center in ...

Foundation’s new ethics chair presents at 2025 CGSC Military Ethics Symposium

The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the CGSC Foundation cohosted the 2025 CGSC Military Ethics Symposium April 1, 2025 at the Frontier ...

Fort Leavenworth Historic Home Tour – May 10

The Fort Leavenworth Spouses Club invites you to the Fort Leavenworth Historic Home Tour on May 10, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Fort ...

CGSC Mentor Program meets at Jowler Creek

The latest CGSC Foundation Mentor Program networking event took place the evening of April 4, at Jowler Creek Vineyard & Winery in Platte City, ...

CGSC inducts four officers to International Hall of Fame

(Sarah Hauck, ArmyU Public Affairs) Four international officer alumni of the Command and General Staff College were inducted into the International ...

Month of the Military Child

April is Month of the Military Child. For many military families, their time at Fort Leavenworth is a respite from multiple deployments and time away ...

Making sense of China focus of latest ARNSF

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on March 20, 2025, at the at the Carriage Club in ...

Medal of Honor Day 2025

On March 25, we recognize and honor the heroism and sacrifice of those who have received the Medal of Honor – the highest and most prestigious award ...

NSRT brings together civilian, military leaders to develop mutual understanding

The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) and the CGSC Foundation hosted 17 civilian business and community leaders from around the ...

Don’t miss out! – 2025 scholarship applications due midnight March 15

The CGSC Foundation announced the start of its 2025 competitive scholarship program for spouses, children or grandchildren of U.S. Army Command and ...

Foundation supports second annual international military family fun event

International Military Students (IMS) and their family members attending the Command and General Staff Officers Course (CGSOC) Class of 2025 were ...

First hand observations of the final years of the Soviet Union in eastern Europe featured in latest ARNSF

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Jan. 16, 2025, at the at the Carriage Club in ...

CGSC Foundation 2025 scholarship program for military families kicks off

The CGSC Foundation announces the start of its 2025 competitive scholarship program for spouses, children or grandchildren of U.S. Army Command and ...

National Wreaths Across America Day 2024 honors the fallen

On Dec. 14, 2024 National Wreaths Across America Day, the CGSC Foundation along with dozens of other volunteers and groups honored veterans at the ...

Foundation chairman presents at final ARNSF meeting of 2024

The CGSC Foundation Chairman, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Chris Hughes, made the final presentation of the year to members and guests of the Arter-Rowland ...

InterAgency Journal 14-2

The fall 2024 edition of the InterAgency Journal begins with the second of a two-part article discussing key considerations for the Department of ...

Advancing our mission and expanding our impact

CGSC Foundation Alumni, Friends, and Supporters – As president and CEO, I am proud to share my reflections on the progress we have made in recent ...

Distinguished Speaker Series features presentation on Iraq War

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted the fourth lecture of the 2024 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Riverfront Community Center in ...

Former Third Army planner reflects on the opening of the Iraq War in latest ARNSF

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Nov. 14, 2024, at the at the Carriage Club in ...

North Korea focus of Des Moines National Security Forum

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted a gathering of the Des Moines National Security Forum at the Des Moines Embassy Club West in West Des ...

Next event in Women and Leadership Fall Education Series – Dec. 3

Dates and topics for the AY2025 Women and Leadership Fall Education Series are listed below. Anyone interested in the Women and Leadership Program is ...

ARNSF presentation features Cold War overview

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Oct. 17, 2024, at the at the Carriage Club in ...

Frontier Freedom 5K/10K draws record participation

More than 180 people participated in the CGSC Foundation's third annual Frontier Freedom 5K/10K Run/Walk on Fort Leavenworth on Oct. 13, 2024. As in ...

300th inductee and first Hungarian officer join Command and General Staff College International Hall of Fame

(Sarah Hauck, ArmyU Public Affairs) The Army University’s Command and General Staff College inducted its 300th and the first Hungarian international ...

Big Red One in WWII topic of Distinguished Speaker Series event

The CGSC Foundation and its Simons Center hosted the third lecture of the 2024 Distinguished Speaker Series at the Riverfront Community Center in ...

Foundation fall board meeting highlights

The CGSC Foundation board of trustees conducted their fall 2024 meeting Sept. 17, in the Arnold Conference Room of the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort ...

Des Moines National Security Forum explores roots of the conflict in Gaza

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted a gathering of the Des Moines National Security Forum at the Des Moines Embassy Club West on Sept. 13, ...

4th Annual International Family Fishing Derby fun for new anglers

The Fort Leavenworth Rod & Gun Club hosted the annual International Family Fishing Derby at Merritt Lake on Fort Leavenworth on Sept. 7, 2024. ...

ARNSF focuses on the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth

The CGSC Foundation's Simons Center hosted an Arter-Rowland National Security Forum luncheon event on Sept. 4, 2024, at the at the Carriage Club in ...

Former commander of U.S. Forces Korea delivers Class of 2025 Powell Lecture

General (Ret.) Vincent K. Brooks presented the annual Colin L. Powell Lecture for students of the CGSC Class of 2025 at the U.S. Army Command and ...

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