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Former trustee Tim Carlin selected as Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Col. (Ret.) Tim Carlin, former CGSC Foundation trustee, as the Person of the Month. “Tim has been a longtime ...

Fort Leavenworth inducts Hall of Fame members

Fort Leavenworth inducted four new members to its Hall of Fame on May 20, 2021, at the Lewis and Clark Center. This year’s inductees were Gen. ...

Putting the ‘memorial’ back in Memorial Day

Abraham Lincoln asked the nation in his Gettysburg Address 158 years ago “to be dedicated to the great task remaining before us – that from these ...

Simons Center National Security Forum focuses on human trafficking

The inaugural presentation of the Simons Center National Security Forum was conducted May 20, 2021, in a luncheon event at the Des Moines Embassy Club ...

CGSS faculty member selected as Fulbright Scholar

Professor Robert D. Spessert, JD, assistant professor in the U.S. Army University’s Command and General Staff School at Fort Gordon, Ga., has received ...

CGSC Professor Emeritus Dr. James H. Willbanks presents Vietnam lecture

The 13th lecture in the Vietnam War Commemoration Lecture Series was conducted May 13, 2021 at June’s Northland in downtown Leavenworth, Kansas (614 ...

‘Generals of the Army’ editor conducts autograph session

On May 13, Dr. James H. Willbanks, CGSC Professor Emeritus and editor of "Generals of the Army," a book commissioned by the CGSC Foundation and ...

Silver Star Service Banner Day 2021

On Silver Star Service Banner Day, we recognize those who have served our nation gallantly and remember the sacrifices of our wounded and ill ...

No. 28/Spring 2021 (April)

In this edition we’re proud to highlight the accomplishments of one of our own – Gen. (Ret.) Lloyd J. Austin III – a graduate of the CGSC Class of ...

CGSC Foundation announces 2021 Scholarship Program winners

The CGSC Foundation announces the winners of its 2021 competitive scholarship program. Jillian Krysa, a senior from Havelock High School in Havelock, ...

National Library Workers Day

Today, April 6, is National Library Workers Day. The CGSC Foundation would like to say a special “Thank You!” to Sierra Hochstatter, Community ...

Foundation celebrates Month of the Military Child

April is Month of the Military Child. For many military families, their time at Fort Leavenworth is a respite from multiple deployments and time away ...

CGSC Foundation gift shop features local artists

March is National Craft Month. The Craft & Hobby Association created National Craft Month in 1994 to help people rediscover and learn about the ...

Arter-Rowland National Security Forum honors National Vietnam War Veterans Day

The third presentation of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum was conducted March 29, 2021 in an online conference platform. The program was ...

Medal of Honor Day 2021

Today we recognize and honor the heroism and sacrifice of those who have received the Medal of Honor – the highest and most prestigious award for ...

Partner Spotlight – Armed Forces Bank

Armed Forces Bank, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner of the Month. Over the years Armed Forces ...

CGSC Foundation supports absolutely incredible kids!

The third Thursday in March is Absolutely Incredible Kid Day®! Today is a day to celebrate kids and to tell the young people in your life what makes ...

Foundation kicks off 2021 Wreaths Across America campaign

The CGSC Foundation announces its second year of engagement with the national Wreaths Across America to remember our nation’s fallen heroes during the ...

Scholarship Program application window closed

The application window for the 2021 CGSC Foundation's annual competitive scholarship program closed at midnight March 1. The Foundation is now in ...

Scholarship Program application window closes soon

The CGSC Foundation recently announced the second year of its competitive scholarship program for immediate family and grandchildren of U.S. Army ...

CGSC Professor Emeritus is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected CGSC Professor Emeritus Dr. Jim Willbanks, the former director of the CGSC Department of Military History and General ...

History on display in the Foundation’s gift shop

In the CGSC Foundation’s office and gift shop in the Lewis and Clark Center on Fort Leavenworth, there’s a World War I historical display provided by ...

Foundation continues support to CARL in 2021

The CGSC Foundation donated supplies and books to the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library on Jan. 28, 2021, as part of their continuing support ...

CGSC Foundation Scholarship Program application window open now

On Jan. 1, the CGSC Foundation opened the application window for the second year of its competitive scholarship program for immediate family and ...

Arter-Rowland National Security Forum features presentation on NATO

The second presentation of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum was conducted Jan. 19, 2021 in an online conference platform. Dr. John R. ...

CGSC Foundation Scholarship Program kicks off second year with new partner

The CGSC Foundation recently announced the second year of its competitive scholarship program for immediate family and grandchildren of U.S. Army ...

Happy New Year!

CGSC Foundation Alumni, Friends, and Supporters – Happy New Year! We enter 2021 with the hope that things will be better than what we experienced in ...

2020 Year In Review

It's not a stretch to say that most of us are happy to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. It was a difficult year. Still, it wasn't all bad. The CGSC ...

Sponsor a wreath for 2021 and WAA will match it

[Update – This promotion ended Jan. 15, 2020.] On Dec. 19, 2020, National Wreaths Across America Day, dedicated Americans in every state honored our ...

Foundation wraps up 2020 participation in Wreaths Across America

On Dec. 19, 2020, the CGSC Foundation participated in the annual laying of wreaths on veterans’ graves in the Fort Leavenworth National ...

Foundation hosts holiday appreciation luncheon

The CGSC Foundation hosted its annual holiday “Friends of the Foundation Appreciation Luncheon” for its suppliers, providers and other partners on ...

Foundation’s Faculty Liaison is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Christopher R. Johnson, CGSC assistant professor of history and the Foundation’s faculty liaison, as the Person of ...

2020 Foundation ornament now available

The CGSC Foundation’s traditional holiday ornament series continues in 2020 with the release of the Zais Park Gazebo Ornament earlier this week. The ...

Follow-up on Giving Tuesday 2020 – THANK YOU ALL!

This year's #GivingTuesday campaign was a rousing success, and we have YOU to thank for it. YOU donated $7,794.64. With our matching donations, that ...

#GivingTuesday – For Soldiers, For Families, For the Nation

This has been a difficult year. COVID-19 has changed the way we live, work, and play. By now, we’ve run out of toilet paper, we’ve lost at least one ...

Continuing the mission…

CGSC Foundation Friends and Supporters – As we enter the holiday season of what is a unique and challenging year, please take a moment to reflect on ...

‘The ultimate high ground’ subject of latest Brown-Bag

Thomas A. Gray discussed the topic of the domain of space and interagency operations at the latest InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture on Nov. 19, in ...

Partner Spotlight November 2020 – DuraComm

DuraComm, located in Kansas City, Mo., is selected as the CGSC Foundation’s Corporate Partner for November 2020. Part of the CGSC Foundation’s ...

No. 27/Fall 2020 (November)

In this edition we bring you not only a detailed piece about Lt. Gen. Arter, but also updates from CGSC Commandant Lt. Gen. Rainey and the leadership ...

Former 1st Vice Chair is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected John H. Robinson, former Foundation 1st Vice Chair and long-time trustee as the Person of the Month for October ...

Partner Spotlight October 2020 – Exchange Bank

In 1856, the streets of Leavenworth, Kan., were not paved. The city had only been founded in 1854, the first city in the newly forming state of ...

Thanks, Boss

The CGSC Foundation staff would like to say a special “Thank You!” to President and Chief Executive Officer Col. Roderick M. Cox, U.S. Army, retired, ...

Foundation staffer participates in library reading program

CGSC Foundation Director of Operations Lora Morgan recently participated in the Combined Arms Research Library's (CARL) Community Reads program. In a ...

Celebrate National Book Month!

October is National Book Month! The importance of the written word cannot be overstated. The U.S. Army Command and General Staff College has long been ...

Brown-bag series kicks off with DIA briefing

The first presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2021 was conducted Oct. 6, 2020, in Marshall Auditorium in ...

NBAF topic of inaugural Arter-Rowland National Security Forum

The inaugural virtual presentation of the Arter-Rowland National Security Forum was conducted today, Sept. 23, 2020, using an online video conference ...

Foundation welcomes new trustees in August board meeting

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The CGSC Foundation board of trustees unanimously voted in nine new trustees during the Aug. 20 board meeting in ...

Former trustee arranges donations to Fort Leavenworth family programs

Former CGSC Foundation trustee Mike Meyer, made a donation of children’s books, hygiene products and confectionary items to the CGSC Foundation on ...

CGSOC Class of 2021 demographics

The Command and General Staff Officers Course Class of 2021 kicked off Sept. 8 with the traditional flag ceremony in the Lewis and Clark Center. This ...

CGSOC Class of 2021 kicks off with flag ceremony Sept. 8

The Command and General Staff Officers Course 2021 began Sept. 8 at Fort Leavenworth with the International Military Student Flag Ceremony followed by ...

Partner Spotlight September 2020 – Kramer and Associates, CPAs

Kramer and Associates, CPAs in Leavenworth, Kansas, is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for September 2020. “Tony Kramer and his ...

Foundation Treasurer is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Terrance “Terry” J. Lillis, the Foundation’s treasurer, as the Person of the Month for September 2020. “Terry has ...

Working through it…

CGSC Foundation Friends and Supporters – Since the graduation ceremonies earlier this summer, our Foundation and the Army University have continued ...

International officers attend CGSOC in Europe for first time

For the first time in history, the 7th Intermediate Level Education Detachment located in Grafenwoehr, Germany, is hosting international students for ...

Throwback Thursday: Fisher House chairman receives CGSC Foundation’s Distinguished Leadership Award

TBT – The Command and General Staff College Foundation presented Mr. Kenneth Fisher, chairman and CEO of the Fisher House Foundation, with the ...

Throwback Thursday: Inaugural NSRT program conducted in November 2007

TBT- The CGSC Foundation and the Command and General Staff College conducted the inaugural National Security Roundtable Program in November ...

Throwback Thursday: Gen. Hugh Shelton receives CGSC Foundation’s Distinguished Leadership Award

TBT – The Command and General Staff College Foundation presented retired General Hugh Shelton with the Foundation’s 2011 Distinguished Leadership ...

Foundation book donation supports FMWR

The CGSC Foundation recently donated a small collection of books to the Fort Leavenworth Garrison to be used as prizes in an upcoming FMWR Family Fun ...

Throwback Thursday: Ross Perot receives CGSC Foundation’s Distinguished Leadership Award

TBT – The Command and General Staff College Foundation presented Mr. Ross Perot with the Foundation’s 2010 Distinguished Leadership Award at a dinner ...

The Army – The nation’s first institution

Every year our nation celebrates its independence, commemorating its official "Declaration of Independence" made on July 4, 1776. Many do not realize ...

Fort Leavenworth Garrison Commander is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Colonel Harry D. Hung, garrison commander of Fort Leavenworth, as the Person of the Month for June 2020. “Col. ...

Partner Spotlight June 2020 – MHW Public Relations

MHW Public Relations and Communications (MHWPR) in Kansas City is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for June 2020. “Mark and MHW ...

Extending a thank you

CGSC Foundation President/CEO Rod Cox and Co-Founder/Chief Development Officer Bob Ulin presented Dr. Jeff Colyer, the Foundation’s “Person of the ...

CGSOC Class of 2020 Individual Awards

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 ...

Virtual ceremonies mark the CGSOC Class of 2020

Amid the restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic traditional Command and General Staff Officer Course (CGSOC) graduation ceremonies at Fort ...

VA Secretary Memorial Day Message

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, ...

SAMS graduates 158 students

Lt. Col. Sebastian BeckerLt. Col. E. Aaron BradyLt. Col. Steven HawkinsLt. Col. Flavio Caula ReisLt. Col. Thomas SprangerLt Col Cyrille TiberghienLt. ...

47th Kansas Governor is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Dr. Jeff Colyer, the 47th governor of Kansas, as the Person of the Month for May 2020. Dr. Colyer grew up in Hays, ...

Partner Spotlight May 2020 – DACOR

DACOR (Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired) located in Washington, D.C., is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for May ...

No. 26/Spring 2020 (May)

In this edition we bring you an interview with the new CGSC Commandant, Lt. Gen. James E. Rainey which was conducted prior to the beginning of the ...

Armed Forces Day: Who Do You Salute?

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 ...

Throwback Thursday: Ready, Set, Read!

TBT– While currently closed to the general public due to COVID-19, the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library’s (CARL) continues to provide ...

Driving on…

Health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to preclude us from conducting any Foundation live attendance or post/College ...

Thank you neighbors!

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 ...

Throwback Thursday: A Celebration of International Friendship

The international military student program at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College provides a professional military cross-cultural exchange ...

Give Back with #GivingTuesdayNow

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 ...

Foundation launches new online Gift Shop

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 ...

Throwback Thursday: The Grand Opening!

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 ...

Happy 10th Anniversary to the Simons Center!

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (April 21, 2020) This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Simons Center and the work the Center does in the ...

Ambassador Canavan is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Career Minister (Ret.) Ambassador Katherine Canavan, CGSC Foundation and DACOR Visiting Professor of Diplomacy, as ...

Partner Spotlight April 2020 – Baan Thai Restaurant

Baan Thai Restaurant in Leavenworth, Kansas, is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for April 2020. “The Baan Thai Restaurant is ...

Throwback Thursday: Benny’s a Good Man

TBT: CGSC Foundation Trustee Benny Lee plays his clarinet at one of many receptions he has hosted for the Foundation. Lee is noted for his ...

CGSC Foundation announces 2020 scholarship program winners

The CGSC Foundation announces the winners of its inaugural competitive scholarship program. Austin Shoffner, a freshman at Texas A&M University, ...

Throwback Thursday: State Surgeon Speaks on Modern Epidemics

TBT: Dr. Lee A. Norman, the State Surgeon of Kansas, presented a lecture entitled “Modern Epidemics: Why they occur and why we should worry!” on ...

Throwback Thursday: Gen. Powell receives Distinguished Leadership Award

TBT: Gen. Colin L. Powell received the CGSC Foundation’s first Distinguished Leadership Award on April 28, 2008. “I am honored to receive this ...

Throwback Thursday: Lt. Gen. Arter’s Birthday Jump

TBT: On September 6, 2011, the day before his 82nd birthday, Lt. Gen. Robert Arter, U.S. Army Ret., parachuted into CGSC Foundation’s First Annual ...

Foundation status update

CGSC Foundation Friends and Supporters – Due to health and safety concerns relative to the COVID-19 virus and in cooperation with Army/CGSC and local ...

Partner Spotlight March 2020 – Geiger Ready-Mix

Geiger Ready-Mix in Kansas City, Kan., is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for March 2020. “Leaders from Geiger Ready-Mix have ...

DuraComm owner is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Benny Lee, owner of the DuraComm corporation in Kansas City and a trustee of the CGSC Foundation since 2015, as the ...

InterAgency Journal 11-1

Welcome to this first edition of the InterAgency Journal for 2020. This year marks a milestone anniversary for the Simons Center and the work the ...

Brown-bag focuses on USAID’s mission to build self-reliance

The eighth presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series for CGSC academic year 2020 was conducted March 12, in the Arnold Conference Room ...

KC Centurions visit CGSC

More than 70 members of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program visited Fort Leavenworth and the U.S. Army Command ...

CGSC leaders host TASS Advisory Council Meeting

Leadership of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College hosted the 2020 TASS Advisory Council Meeting (TACM) in the Arnold Conference Room of ...

Brown-bag lecture features speakers from KC FBI Field Office

The seventh presentation of the InterAgency Brown-Bag Lecture Series took place on February 25, and featured two agents from the Federal Bureau of ...

Simons Center plans for the future with CGSC faculty

Interagency faculty members from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College met with CGSC Foundation leadership at the Simons Center for ...

Foundation conducts first board meeting of 2020

The CGSC Foundation conducted its first quarterly board of trustees meeting of 2020 on Feb. 21, at the offices of Spencer Fane in downtown Kansas ...

Foundation trustee spearheads book donation to post library

As part of the Rotary Reads program, Overland Park Rotary Club member and CGSC Foundation Trustee Mike Meyer arranged for the donation of more than ...

Foundation hosts KARL visit to Fort Leavenworth

On Feb. 10, the CGSC Foundation hosted a visit of 30 members of the 2019-2021 class of the Kansas Agricultural and Rural Leadership (KARL) program ...

KC CASA is Person of Note

The CGSC Foundation has selected Patrick C. Warren, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA) for Kansas City and president of Kansas ...

Partner Spotlight February 2020 – AUSA

The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) headquartered in Arlington, Va., is selected as the CGSC Foundation Corporate Partner for February ...

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