Army War College students show their spirit during a ceremony to celebrate the completion of a two-year distance program in Strategic Studies, July 27. The class represents a total joint force, federal agencies and allied and partner nations.

Commandant Maj. Gen. John Kem acknowledged the two-year Distance Education Program student's journey, July 27. The 372 senior officers and civilians of the class of 2018 graduated today during a graduation ceremony at Carlisle Barracks.

Distance Education Program students of Seminar 7 show their excitement after graduating July 27. The Distance Education Program allows students in locations around the world to participate in a two-year Strategic Studies program.

Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey, graduation speaker, noted his ties to the Army War College and those of his father, who once served as its commandant. Today 372 senior officers and civilians of the class of 2018 graduated at the Army War College.

Army Chap. (Col.) Tony Petros, a member of the class, delivers the invocation at the beginning of a graduation ceremony for the class of 2018. The ceremony celebrated the completion of a two-year distance program in Strategic Studies.

Army War College graduate Lt. Col. A. Scott DeJesse displays his Master of Strategic Studies degree presented to him July 27. DeJesse donated his talent to create a work of art, “The Lost Battalion,” which was given to the college as a gift.