Simons Center News


Foundation chairman presents at final ARNSF meeting of 2024



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 National Security Forum on Dec. 5, 2024, at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott in Kansas City. ARNSF program leader Bob Ulin welcomed the ARNSF members and their… Read More

InterAgency Journal 14-2



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 Defense’s move toward “electrifying” its operations. This first part explores the issues surrounding the vulnerability of our supply chain of rare earths and strategic metals. The second… Read More

Distinguished Speaker Series features presentation on Iraq War



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 downtown Leavenworth, Kansas on Nov. 20, 2024. In this installment of the series, retired Army Colonel Kevin Benson, Ph.D., provided a presentation entitled “Reflections on the Opening… Read More

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



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 Kansas City. Retired Army Colonel Kevin Benson, Ph.D., headlined the event with his presentation entitled “Reflections on the Opening of the War in Iraq.” Simons Center… Read More

ARNSF presentation features Cold War overview



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 Kansas City. The event featured a presentation on the Cold War by Jonathan M. House, Ph.D., professor emeritus of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff… Read More

Big Red One in WWII topic of Distinguished Speaker Series event



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 downtown Leavenworth, Kansas on Sept. 26, 2024. In this installment of the series, Retired Army Colonel Greg Fontenot provided details on the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division… Read More

ARNSF focuses on the Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth



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 Kansas City. The event featured a presentation on Fort Leavenworth and the Combined Arms Center by Lt. Gen. Milford H. Beagle, Jr., commanding general of the… Read More