2021 Foundation ornament available

● Elizabeth Hill ● December 30, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

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… Read More

Foundation honors veterans on Wreaths Across America Day 2021

● Mark Wiggins ● 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’

● Mark Wiggins ● 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

● Mark Wiggins ● 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

● Mark Wiggins ● 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

● Mark Wiggins ● 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

Foundation trustee earns national AUSA award

● Mark Wiggins ● 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

Thank you for giving on Giving Tuesday!

● Elizabeth Hill ● December 1, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

Thank you to everyone who participated in the CGSC Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign yesterday! The generous support of donors contributes to programs that directly enhance the education of future leaders and support military families — programs like the Colin Powell Lecture Series, annual awards for academic excellence, and children’s reading… Read More

Together we give. For today’s Soldiers. For tomorrow’s Leaders.

● Elizabeth Hill ● November 29, 2021 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving taking place on November 30, 2021. Giving Tuesday encourages and inspires people to do good, give back, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. On Giving Tuesday, the CGSC Foundation invites you to join our mission to support the Soldiers, families, faculty, and staff of… Read More

Wreath sponsorship window closes Nov. 29

● Mark Wiggins ● November 24, 2021 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Happy Thanksgiving to all the alumni, friends and supporters of the CGSC Foundation. As we promised earlier this year, we have been making this year’s National Wreaths Across America Day a priority throughout the year. While we observe Memorial Day as the day we as a nation honor the fallen… Read More