For over 220 years the United States Army has been the defender of the Nation and the values embodied in our Constitution. That sacred bond of trust between the Army and the American people was brought into question on December 7, 1995, when...
Homeland security must be at the forefront of our daily thoughts. The small amount of displeasure and discomfort experienced at airports throughout the United States of America (USA) is a requirement that many feel is not strict enough but yet you...
The United States Army Policy of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” is unethical. What would happen if the Army took the same approach with extremist organizations? It would be okay to be a gang member, skinhead, or neo-Nazi, you just cannot tell....
As a soldier in the United States Army I feel compelled to share with you a few examples of unethical behavior involving U.S. service personnel. Army values, regulations, policies, and orders were ignored in each of these examples. The regulations...
The Army is one of the most diverse organizations in existence. The Army is no stranger to welcoming and having individuals join from all walks of life and social backgrounds.
Although, each of us may go through the entry level training and other...
The “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy is fifteen years old. A generation has passed and the world has changed since this policy became the law. The changes are significant enough to warrant another look at this controversial policy. Should the...
The objectives of Engineer are to inform, motivate, increase knowledge, improve performance, and provide a forum for the exchange of ideas. Views expressed are those of the authors and not those of the Department of Defense or its elements. The...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Essayons, originally published as the Fort Leonard Wood Guidon in 1966 then as the Guidon from 1966 to 1987. Became Essayons in 1988 and remained that way until 1999 when it reverted back to Guidon. It has been and continues to be a record of...
This monograph examines the doctrinal and acquisition focus of Force XXI in light of the projected future strategic environment. Despite its conceptual overtones, Force XXI is currently physically manifested in both a doctrinal publication and in...