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

Thank you neighbors!

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 12, 2020 ● News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

We asked. You answered. Thank you to all who participated in the CGSC Foundation’s #GivingTuesdayNow campaign we ran May 2-6. Along with the matching funds from a generous donor, we raised $5,600 to support the wonderful people and programs that make Fort Leavenworth “The best hometown in the Army.” We… Read More

Throwback Thursday: A Celebration of International Friendship

● Elizabeth Hill ● May 7, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

The international military student program at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College provides a professional military cross-cultural exchange unrivaled anywhere in the world. International military officer participation in education and training at Fort Leavenworth dates back to 1894. More than 8,000 international graduates from 164 countries and their… Read More

Give Back with #GivingTuesdayNow

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 30, 2020 ● News Releases Simons Center News ● No Comments

In uncertain times it can be difficult to know what to do. American hero Mr. Fred Rogers said to “Look for the helpers,” and looking around Fort Leavenworth, we see a lot of helpers. Helpers in uniform. Helpers in scrubs. Helpers behind desks. Helpers delivering food – and toilet paper. It’s time to help the helpers...

Foundation launches new online Gift Shop

● Mark Wiggins ● April 24, 2020 ● Featured News Releases ● No Comments

The CGSC Foundation has launched a new online Gift Shop to offer unique gifts and logo apparel to the CGSC family and friends. Shoppers can visit the online store at http://giftshop.cgscfoundation.org or by clicking on any of the links on the Foundation website or social media. “This has been in… Read More

Throwback Thursday: The Grand Opening!

● Elizabeth Hill ● April 23, 2020 ● News Releases ● No Comments

TBT: On April 21, 2010, philanthropist and friend of the Foundation Mr. Ross Perot cut the ribbon signifying the grand opening of the Arthur D. Simons Center for Interagency Cooperation. Mr. Perot funded the establishment of the Simons Center to enhance interagency education and scholarship at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College...