U.S. Army War College News
Army secretary: Is it time to cut back on military moves?
The Army needs to take a hard look at ideas for providing greater career flexibility, stability and predictability for Soldiers and families—and that could include decreasing the frequency of moves, said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference in Washington this week.
Prepare for opportunities says the 86th member of the USAWC International Fellows Hall of Fame
On October 15, 2024, Mazin Al Farrayeh, Jordan’s Minister of the Interior and retired Brigadier General of the Jordanian Armed Forces, was inducted as the 86th member of the U.S. Army War College’s International Fellow Hall of Fame.
AUSA 2024: How the Army’s chief of staff plans to modernize the service
The U.S. Army will ramp up its efforts to transform its formations with next-level technology including capabilities to counter drone threats much faster, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual conference Tuesday.
The US Army’s chief of staff has ideas on the force of the future
General George took over as Army chief of staff a year ago. His priority, he tells The Economist, is building “lethal and cohesive” teams. Everything else is secondary.
USAWC study argues that shifting from European deployments to permanent basing would encourage US allies to help Ukraine more
Report released Thursday, said U.S. policymakers should consider making permanent the deployments of armored combat brigades that for the past decade have been the centerpiece of Army efforts to bolster defenses along NATO’s eastern flank.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff offers insights on leadership
On Sep. 20, 2024, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited the U.S. Army War College to share his perspective on leadership with a new generation of senior military leaders.
Vietnam Veterans Honored for Heroic Actions
A heartwarming ceremony took place on Sept. 18 at the Army Heritage and Education Center to recognize the bravery and dedication of four Vietnam War veterans. They were awarded the Bronze Star with Valor for their extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations in the Republic of Vietnam from Sept. 6-7, 1968.
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.