According to two Department of Defense (DOD) studies, the MUTC, a microcosm of a "living, breathing, urban area," provides a unique and realistic urban training venue on a scale unmatched in existing training venues. Located in rural south central...
In this interview, MAJ Irvin Jackson, US Army, Logistics, discusses his deployment to Iraq as a company commander in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). MAJ Jackson discusses a typical day, some difficult challenges he faced, and...
A combat engineer officer in the US Army Corps of Engineers, Major Ed Chamberlayne is a veteran of two Global War on Terrorism deployments, the first from June to December 2003 to Iraq where he was in charge of a forward engineer support team...
The Iguaza Falls, a once popular international tourist destination in the northeast corner of Argentina, is one of most beautiful places in South America. Located in the Tri Border Area (TBA), which is comprised of Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, Foz de...
The devastating terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, had overwhelming effects on the lives of every American. An enormous effect is the United States’ drastic increase in its overseas military force structure and...
Success of any war, conflict, or operations Soldiers must meet the enemy, defeat the enemy on the battlefield, and return home safely. Defending our nation during the Gulf War was the high point of my career. This accomplishment serves as a key to...
Audie Murphy's parents were poor Texas sharecroppers, Emmett and Josie Bell Murphy. He was born near Kingston, Texas and grew up nearby Celeste, Texas. He dropped out of school in 8th grade in Celeste to help support his family. Murphy was the 6th...
Audie Murphy was born June 20 1924 near Kingston, which is North East of Dallas in Hunt County. Audie was the third son and the seventh child from his parents Emmett and Josie Bell Murphy. The family had total 12 children but only nine of whom...
There have been times when Sergeant Majors only posses a GED and High School diploma. Now many have earned their Associate, Bachelor, and Master Degree in a variety of challenging fields. I see this as a great accomplishment, considering the time...
After years of fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan the government does not have a prominent plan in place for our nations wounded Soldiers. Despite the medical advances in America, the Army is still behind in funding to support our wounded warriors...
Johnson, Gerald; Durrani, Agha; Merriwether, Derrick; West, Alan
Thesis: The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure plan will significantly enhance the Army’s Transformation process. Abstract: The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) plan is the fifth round of the Department of Defense’s infrastructure...
Six years after the fall of Saigon, South Vietnam, the effects of the Domino Theory appeared to have unfolded. Communist and nationalist movements had defeated American allies in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Then, in 1979, Nicaragua fell to...
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Foundation NEWS. I am pleased to report that your Foundation, which commenced operations 13 February 2006, is off to a great start and growing. Distinguished, visionary, and uncommonly committed leaders serve...
The CGSC Foundation published the report from the Homeland Security Symposium in July 2011. The HLS Symposium was cohosted by the CGSC Foundation and Kansas State University in support of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College from March...
Measured in blood and treasure, the war in Iraq has achieved the status of a major war and a major debacle. As of fall 2007, this conflict has cost the United States over 3,800 dead and over 28,000 wounded. Allied casualties accounted for another...
An operations officer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region Division, Major John Henderson - himself a licensed engineer - supported Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from January to June 2004. Working out of Victory Base, Henderson's office...
In support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Colonel Peter "Duke" DeLuca commanded the 101st Airborne Division's 326th Engineer Battalion during the major combat phase and then, from June 2004 through June 2005, served as the J7 engineer for Lieutenant...
A team leader with the 96th Civil Affairs (CA) Battalion, Major Larry Dewey and his four-man team were attached to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group from February to May 2003 and conducted civil-military operations in northern...
MAJ Brian Clough served as an advisor to the logistics director with the Afghan Training Command and as advisor to the director of operations in Kabul, Afghanistan during 2008 and 2009 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). In this April...