U.S. Army War College News
Army War College graduate nominated to command U.S. Forces Korea
The Pentagon on Thursday named Army Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson as the nominee to command U.S. Forces Korea, a triple-hatted position that includes leading the Combined Forces and United Nations commands.
Army Expo 2024 this weekend
Army Expo ’24 is a public program showcasing the U.S. Army’s heritage, some of the Army’s capabilities today, and the Army of the future.
Not Today--and Tomorrow’s Not Good Either: The Mission of the US Army Pacific
The Headquarters of the United States Army Pacific, or “USARPAC”, sits at Fort Shafter on the forward slope of a mountain on Oahu within sight of Pearl Harbor. Pearl, of course, was the site of the worst day in American military history on December 7th, 1941, when intelligence warnings of a Japanese surprise attack on the American fleet at anchor there were ignored at the cost of more than 2000 Americans killed and 1000 wounded.
Defending the homeland is job 1
Throughout the 1980’s, in a bid to compete with Japanese manufacturers, one of the American Big-3 automakers adopted the phrase: Quality is Job 1. The intent was to clarify the importance of quality, and it was the cornerstone of their advertising. For Professor Bert Tussing, celebrating his 25th year with the Center for Strategic Leadership this October, defending the homeland has always been Job 1.
Strong to the Core: Reflections on Maintaining a Professional Force
Like many other U.S. Army leaders, for as long as I’ve been a soldier, the Army profession has been my guidepost. Before I was even fully aware of what it meant to be a professional, the “sound craftsmen” I looked up to—those who pursue work for its own value and who I aspired to emulate—inspired me to act in accordance with their norms. No doubt many others have had similar experiences.
Vanderbilt welcomes inaugural U.S. Army War College Fellow as part of ongoing commitment to military community
As an Army aviator who has led and commanded at platoon, company and battalion levels, Lt. Col. Zachary Dadisman is no stranger to the demands and skills that are part of becoming a successful leader.
Meet the U.S. Army War College’s class of 2025 spouse ambassadors
Part of a 2023 Spouse Project initiative, these ambassadors are involved in the USAWC Joint Leadership Council. They share official information with students, spouses, and families, and help realize the Commandant’s vision of a comprehensive “Carlisle Experience” by incorporating family perspectives into decision-making and planning processes.
U.S. Army Nurse earns professional ethics award for behavioral health work
The United States Military Academy’s William Simon Center for Professional Military Ethics Award was recently bestowed upon U.S. Army Lt. Col. Marlene Arias-Reynoso, an Army psychiatric nurse practitioner who currently commands the U.S. Army Health Clinic in Ansbach, Germany.
DES to close lot between Liggett and Pershing Rd. for paving, beginning on August 16, 2024.
The Directorate of Public Works will close the gravel parking lot between Liggett and Pershing Roads in order to clear and pave the lot and expand it from 59 to 120 parking spots beginning on August 16, 2024.
Peacebuilding at the Army War College: Partnership & Policy Impact
Erin B. Corcoran attended the Army War College’s National Security Seminar July 21-25 in Carlisle, Pa. In this conversation, Corcoran, who serves as associate teaching professor in the Keough School of Global Affairs and executive director of the school’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, discusses the experience, and how she used it to share insights on peacebuilding and human dignity with influential leaders who help shape global policy.