The Army – The nation’s first institution

● Mark Wiggins ● July 1, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Every year our nation celebrates its independence, commemorating its official “Declaration of Independence” made on July 4, 1776. Many do not realize that the birth of the nation through that declaration was preceded by the establishment of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775. After the Declaration of Independence, the… Read More

Partner Spotlight June 2020 – MHW Public Relations

● Mark Wiggins ● June 24, 2020 ● News Releases Partner Spotlight ● No Comments

MHW Public Relations and Communications (MHWPR) in Kansas City is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for June 2020. “Mark and MHW Public Relations have been with our Foundation from the start,” said Foundation President/CEO Rod Cox. “They have provided, and continue to provide, first-class service in all aspects… Read More

Extending a thank you

● Mark Wiggins ● June 17, 2020 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

CGSC Foundation President/CEO Rod Cox and Co-Founder/Chief Development Officer Bob Ulin presented Dr. Jeff Colyer, the Foundation’s “Person of the Month” for May with a framed and signed version of his person of the month feature article on June 15, 2020. “This was just our way of extending our thanks… Read More

CGSOC Class of 2020 Individual Awards

● Mark Wiggins ● June 16, 2020 ● Featured News Releases School News ● 2 comments

Prior to the CGSOC Class of 2020 virtual graduation ceremony on June 12, CGSS Director Col. Scott Green conducted an in-person awards ceremony on June 11 in the Marshall Auditorium of the Lewis and Clark Center to present the individual awards to the winners. No other students or outside guests… Read More

Virtual ceremonies mark the CGSOC Class of 2020

● Mark Wiggins ● June 16, 2020 ● Featured News Releases School News ● 1 Comment

Amid the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic traditional Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) graduation ceremonies at Fort Leavenworth and its satellite campuses were conducted in a virtual environment for the 2020 classes of the course. Students in the Fort Lee, Va., satellite campus class graduated on April 22,… Read More

VA Secretary Memorial Day Message

● Mark Wiggins ● May 23, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Our country has been blessed with men and women whose sacrifices allowed us to flourish as individuals, as a society and as a nation. On Memorial Day, we pause to remember, honor and express our gratitude to all those Americans who lost their lives in uniform. The names of many… Read More

SAMS graduates 158 students

● Mark Wiggins ● May 22, 2020 ● Featured News Releases School News ● 1 Comment

The School of Advanced Military Studies conducted a virtual graduation ceremony that was posted to the Army University Facebook page and the CGSC YouTube site at 6 p.m. on May 21. The graduating class is comprised of 158 students – 16 from the Advanced Strategic Leader Studies Program (ASLSP) and… Read More

Partner Spotlight May 2020 – DACOR

● Mark Wiggins ● May 20, 2020 ● News Releases Partner Spotlight ● No Comments

DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired) located in Washington, D.C., is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for May 2020. Since 1952, DACOR has been a private organization for foreign affairs professionals fostering networking and frank dialog between diplomatic professionals about current foreign policy matters. DACOR offers its members… Read More

Armed Forces Day: Who Do You Salute?

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 14, 2020 ● News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

For 70 years, our nation has upheld the tradition of Armed Forces Day, saluting those who serve in the Armed Forces on the third Saturday in May. This Armed Forces Day, the CGSC Foundation asks that you join us in saluting those serving at Fort Leavenworth, the best hometown in… Read More

Throwback Thursday: Ready, Set, Read!

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 14, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

TBT– While currently closed to the general public due to COVID-19, the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library’s (CARL) continues to provide excellent programs supporting military families sheltering at home, including Bingo for Books, Spring Into Reading, digital story time, and chalk drawing games. The library also provides educational resources… Read More