Twenty-six students of the Army War College and USAWC Fellows have distinguished themselves with writing, and research awards. They will be recognized for their award-winning work during the USAWC graduation ceremony here, June 5.

The Commandant’s Award for Distinction in Research; United States Army Col. David M. Butler, Air Force Lt. Col. Roderic K. Butz, Army Lt. Col. Jason A. Clarke, Lt. Col. James P. Harwell, and Lt. Col. Eric V. Kreitz

Secretary of Defense National Security Essay Competition; First Place – Lt. Col. Roderic Butz, United States Air Force, Third Place – Lt. Col. Eric V. Kreitz, United States Army.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff National Defense and Military Strategy Essay Competitions; First Place – Col. Mark Mitchell Zais, United States Army, Second Place – Lt. Col. KuKunaoKala Mendonca, Hawaii Army National Guard “Cybersecurity Ini