Art historian tours halls of the Lewis and Clark Center

● Mark Wiggins ● March 8, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Kansas City artist and art historian, Todd Weiner (Todd Weiner Gallery) and his team visited the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College March 2 as part of the CGSC Foundation’s outreach programs. Wes Westmoreland, a friend of the Foundation and great nephew of the late Gen. William Westmoreland, coordinated… Read More

Partner Spotlight – University of Saint Mary

● Mark Wiggins ● March 8, 2016 ● News Releases Partner Spotlight ● No Comments

The University of Saint Mary is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for March 2016. The University of Saint Mary is currently a sponsor of the DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers Retired) Distinguished Visiting Professor of Diplomacy program that the Foundation administers in support of the U.S. Army Command… Read More

Foundation to support Emeritus Faculty program

● Mark Wiggins ● March 2, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

As part of its mission to encourage excellence in the faculty and student body, the CGSC Foundation announces its support of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College “Emeritus Faculty Program,” which is outlined in the 2015 edition of the CGSC faculty handbook. Once the College announces emeritus faculty… Read More

International officer graduates reunite in deployment

● Mark Wiggins ● February 24, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

As is often said by many leaders and others in the Army and at Fort Leavenworth, the relationships established between U.S. and international officer students during their time at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College have far reaching impact. Recently, several international officer graduates of CGSC came together… Read More

CGSC Foundation to host women’s conference

● Mark Wiggins ● February 16, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Ann Soby, director of operations for the Command and General Staff College Foundation, said she wants women to feel inspired, educated and motivated. With this in mind, Soby pitched the idea of a Women’s Conference to the CGSC Foundation Board of Trustees last year and it was approved. Inspire, educate… Read More

Foundation gift shop now offers regimental bow ties

● Mark Wiggins ● February 9, 2016 ● News Releases ● 1 Comment

One of the more popular items in the CGSC Foundation gift shop over the years has been the regimental necktie with the CGSC crest. Recently the Foundation has expanded this offering to include regimental bow ties. The bow ties are made in England by William Turner & Son, the same… Read More

Partner Spotlight – Reilly & Sons

● Mark Wiggins ● February 2, 2016 ● News Releases Partner Spotlight ● No Comments

Reilly & Sons Insurance in Leavenworth, Kansas, is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for February 2016. Reilly & Sons has stepped up to support the Foundation’s Soldier and Family Support programs, specifically the upcoming Women’s Conference scheduled for March. Jerry Reilly, the chairman of Reilly and Sons, Inc.,… Read More

Foundation, College provide ‘walk and talk’ tour for Waddell & Reed reps

● Mark Wiggins ● January 29, 2016 ● News Releases Walk and Talk Program ● No Comments

Representatives from Kansas City area Waddell & Reed financial advisors offices visited the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College Jan. 27 as part of the CGSC Foundation’s outreach programs. Foundation CEO Doug Tystad led the group of nine around the Lewis and Clark Center, home of CGSC, and spoke… Read More

Smith presents ‘The 3 Gaps’

● Mark Wiggins ● January 27, 2016 ● News Releases ● No Comments

Hyrum Smith, cofounder and former CEO of the Franklin-Covey company and former CGSC Foundation board president, presented his “3 Gaps” lecture to CGSC students, Jan. 26, in Eisenhower Hall of the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort Leavenworth. Smith provided the students with thoughtful approached to improving their personal and… Read More

GI Bill author to be honored with Kansas park project

● Mark Wiggins ● January 12, 2016 ● News Releases ● 1 Comment

A little known veteran named Harry W. Colmery from Topeka, Kansas, is credited with authoring the “Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944,” better known as the “GI Bill.” His dedication to veterans after serving in World War I is a story worth telling and a legacy worth honoring. To honor him,… Read More