News Society of National Association Publications - Award Winning Newspaper . Published by the Association of the U.S. Army VVOLUMEOLUME 4411 NNUMBERUMBER 3 wwww.ausa.orgww.ausa.org JJanuaryanuary 20182018 Inside the News View from the Hill – 2 – AUSA Benefi ts Highlighted – 6 – NCO/Soldier Report – 8 – Patton Book: Focus on Staff – 10 – EANGUS, The Patriot Project – 10 – Old Guard Monument – 11 – Institute of Land Warfare – 12, 13 – Army Museum Report – 17 – Warrant Offi cer Report – 18 – Family Readiness – 20 – New Feature Army Faces, Army Places – 25 – Chapter Highlights Kuwait Thanksgiving Luncheon – 14 – Stilwell Lieutenant Recognized TThehe HHeroero ooff OOperationperation TTailwindailwind – 16 – Fairfax-Lee The Army Black Knights football team charges onto Lincoln Financial Field, Support Guard, Reserve Philadelphia, Pa., for the 118th Army-Navy Game. Army beat Navy for the sec- – 20 – ond straight year and captured the coveted Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for the fi rst time since 1996. (DoD photo by E. J. Hersom) 1st Region Looby Honored See story, Page 2 – 22 – 2 AUSA NEWS January 2018 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY West Point Victory: Black Knights 14 – Midshipmen 13 Joe Lacdan
s hundreds of West Point cadets poured out from the stands onto a snow-covered Lin- Acoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., following a 14-13 triumph over Navy, Army cel- ebrated perhaps a turning point in the storied 118- year rivalry between the two schools. For West Point’s Class of 2018, being a part of the football tradition that shifted the rivalry in Ar- my’s favor after losing 14 straight to the midship- men made the victory sweeter, said Cadet Vincent Hale. Army (9-3) has now won two straight over Navy (6-6), after last season’s 21-17 victory in Baltimore. With the one-point victory, the Army also re- gained possession of the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy for the fi rst time since 1996. Before the game started, football players rushed to the stands to greet fellow classmates, many of whom they attend classes and take part in drills with on a daily basis. Army running back John Trainor reaches for the goal line on the fi nal scoring drive of the 118th “The football team acts as an extension of us,” Army-Navy Game in Philadelphia. (Photo by EJ Hersom) said Hale, who will commission in May as a fi eld artillery offi cer. by senior running back John Trainor put Army at “It’s a very historic game and it’s a great oppor- The weight of the annual contest was not lost on the one half yard line. Senior quarterback Ahmad tunity to carry on the rivalry,” she said. “But it also Army’s seniors. Cadet Sam Crump, who will com- Bradshaw, behind a smothering effort by the Black shows that we’re united at the same time.” mission as a quartermaster, said the annual tradition Knights’ offensive line, scored the winning touch- West Point cadets agreed that camaraderie runs continues to unite cadets. down to put Army ahead. strong between the two branches. That camarade- “It’s better than Christmas,” Crump said. “I look “It was just a quarterback sneak,” Bradshaw said. rie is exemplifi ed during the annual “prisoner ex- forward to this more than 99 percent of the year. “I don’t think I would’ve gotten in without my full- change” that happens during the game. For people to sit in this seat and be lucky enough to back and offensive line.” More than 68,000 spec- At the exchange, West Point cadets who had been view this game, it is an absolute blessing. I cannot tators, including 4,000 West Point cadets, braved attending a semester of school at the U.S. Naval think of a better experience with 4,000 of your clos- frigid temperatures and snow to attend the game. Academy, and midshipmen who had been attending est friends.” While most cadets attend the contest each year, a semester of school at the U.S. Military Academy, After pounding their way to a 7-0 lead early in Lt. Col. Britt Erslev, a regimental tactical offi cer are symbolically returned to their own service. The the fi rst quarter, Army trailed the midshipmen for who mentors and coaches cadets at West Point, was exchange is symbolic because students won’t actu- most of the contest. Navy led 13-7 before a late run attending her fi rst Army-Navy game. ally return to their own campuses until January. “For us this game is a really great rivalry because it’s really the two biggest services duking it out,” said Cadet Nicholas Miller. “But in the future we’re basically going to be serving side by side combating U.S. enemies. To me personally, as a cadet, this is a way of just having that competitive spirit of ‘we are America and we’re the best,’ and we have to be the best in the world to fi ght and win the nation’s wars.” Navy, led by Malcom Perry’s 250 rushing yards, seemingly dominated Army throughout the night. But the Army defense, led by junior linebacker James Nachtigal (11 tackles) stiffened at the crucial moments. Navy threatened the Army defense one fi - nal time, but junior kicker Bennett Moerhing’s kick missed wide as time expired. Army coach Jeff Monken said he noticed a stron- ger bond among Army’s football players during the postgame celebration after winning the Command- er-in-Chief’s Trophy. “The brotherhood is alive in that locker room,” Monken said. “I am privileged to be a part of this Army quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw and Army coach Jeff Monken raise up the Commander-in- team and to represent the great academy and the Chief’s Trophy at the Army-Navy Game. Army beat Navy for the second straight year, 14-13. (U.S. United States Army and for all those that serve all Army photo by John Martinez) over the world. It is an incredible feeling.” ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 3 Can’t predict future funding: A holiday shutdown poem View from the Hill John Gifford Director AUSA Government Affairs ‘Twas three nights before Christmas, and all through the land, The government shutdown had left DC unmanned. s predicted in last month’s View from the The players were gathering for this most dangerous game. Hill, December has been a tumultuous POTUS whistled, and tweeted, and called them by name: Amonth in Congress. Three members of Congress announced their “Now Ryan, now McConnell, now Pelosi and Schumer, retirement/resignation in one week for sexual ha- Come explain to me why a shutdown is a loser.” rassment-related scandals. All searched in vain for a deal to make The tax reform bill went to conference, with So America could go on without hitting the brake. signifi cant differences between the House and the The military stood ready in their multi-domains Senate to iron out. Hoping for funding that still never came. The continuing resolution that kept the gov- Federal civilians were furloughed from their work ernment operating from October 1st through De- cember 8th was extended to Dec. 22. “You are all non-essential!” tweeted some jerk. The debt ceiling came back from suspension, And then in the Capitol there arose such a clatter– and the Treasury Department began “extraordi- The House and the Senate had voted on the matter. nary measures” to hold off default on America’s The spigot reopened, funding the nation obligations, possibly until early spring. But it was just a CR, not an appropriation. Democrats declared they wanted a solution The can was re-kicked to January for DACA dreamers before the end of the year, while Republicans said there was plenty of time While Congress left town in quite a hurry. to solve that problem in 2018. So the government re-opened, but we still have some fear, Missing from this list is a budget agreement Because next year will be worse – it’s an election year. that would raise the defense caps. The 2011 Budget Control Act capped dis- cretionary spending at an arbitrary level for 10 years, and Congress has raised the caps in two- year intervals for the past four years. However, at the time this column was written, no new agreement had been reached. Without an agreement to raise the caps, the appropriations Esper: Organize, train and equip omnibus can’t go forward to fund the govern- ment for the remaining three quarters of fi scal now for high-intensity fi ghts year 2018. Also, sequestration remains the law, which AUSA Staff Esper said he watched soldiers doing “exact- will erase any funding that exceeds the caps, ly that” during a visit to the National Training starting on Jan. 15, 2018, unless a new agree- ecretary of the Army Mark T. Esper has Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. ment is reached. made it clear that one of his top priorities Army commanders there told him they are By the time you read this, a budget agreement S is making certain soldiers are trained and training to the tasks they’ll need to accomplish could have been reached, appropriations could equipped for high-intensive fights. in a high-end fight. have been passed, a government shutdown could “We are doing everything we can with the “They are going so far as to train against have been avoided over the holidays, and the resources we have,” Esper said recently. those tactics we know that our potential adver- halls could be decked with boughs of holly. “After 16 years of hard combat in Iraq and saries have in some degrees mastered,” he said. Or, midnight on Dec. 22 could have arrived Afghanistan and with downward pressure on “It is something the Army is taking very se- with no budget agreement, no appropriations defense budgets, we have found ourselves in riously,” he said. “It is a challenge in this bud- omnibus, and either a third continuing resolu- the context of rising threats – certainly with get framework that we face.” tion extending into late-January, or a government North Korea – and we have seen a more ag- Esper has met with the Army Futures Com- shutdown. gressive Russia in Europe,” Esper said at the mand Task Force that is working on a reorga- Given the stringent deadlines for submitting Reagan National Security Forum in Simi Val- nization to streamline the acquisition process columns to AUSA News, your writer can’t know ley, Calif. thereby shortening the time from drafting board the answer to what happened. Therefore, I offer Adding, “Something we are pivoting for to the field for new technology. a holiday shutdown poem for your consideration right now is how do you fight that high-end “I do not believe we will be able to modern- (see sidebar). fight, and how are you trained, equipped and ize unless we fundamentally reform our acqui- sition system,” Esper said. See you on the high ground. organized to do that.” 4 AUSA NEWS January 2018 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY National Guard – 381 Years ‘Always Ready, Always There’ News Voice for the Army – Support for the Soldier
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reetings from the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), our Army’s and our Gsoldiers’ professional organization. I had the honor of attending the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Senior Enlisted Sym- posium in Wiesbaden, Germany, Nov. 15 – 17. The symposium was held in the Wiesbaden Mis- Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ken Preston, center. stands with more than 50 senior enlisted leaders sion Command Center (Truscott representing U.S. Army Europe, U.S. Army Africa, NATO and U.S. Department of the Army, who Room) in the USAREUR head- came together to share ideas, plans and best practices during the 2017 U.S. Army Europe Senior quarters and hosted by Com- Enlisted Symposium. (Photo by Patrick Harris) mand Sgt. Maj. Sheryl Lion, the USAREUR command sergeant welcomed all the participants and thanked them and strengthen relationships and trust among allied major. their organizations and commands for the hundreds armies, contribute to regional stability, and demon- The two-day symposium of operations, missions, engagements and partner- strate the United States’ commitment to NATO. principally served to bring all ships successfully executed throughout the calendar By comparison, the U.S. commitment to NATO the senior enlisted leaders repre- year in support of operation Atlantic Resolve. during the Cold War, prior to the fall of the Iron senting more than 75 commands and senior staff of- Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of continued Curtain, was 300,000 troops defending 175 miles fi ces stretching from Mons, Belgium to Vicenza, It- U.S. commitment to collective security through a of border along West Germany, East Germany and aly; from Baumholder, Germany to Zagan, Poland; series of actions designed to reassure NATO allies Czechoslovakia. and beyond, together in one place to participate in a and partners of America’s dedication to enduring Today, the U.S. commitment to NATO is 30,000 series of briefi ngs and discussions. peace and stability in the region – especially the troops engaged in training exercises from Bulgaria The venue served as a great learning and team- Russian intervention in Ukraine in 2014. in the south to Estonia in the north, a distance today building experience for these leaders to learn from Amazingly, these multinational training and se- of more than 1,800 miles. each other and engage in intellectual discussions curity cooperation activities are taking place across All the leaders at the symposium and their sol- about the missions and opportunities of their re- Eastern Europe in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Po- diers had a wealth of experiences, both fun and spective and supporting organizations. land, Romania, Bulgaria and Hungary. challenging, to share in the discussions over the two Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, USAREUR commander, These activities improve interoperability, days. As I watched the participants in this symposium, a mix of leaders representing their commands and soldiers, some organizations assigned to USA- REUR with soldiers and families stationed at one of a dozen military bases principally in Germany and Italy, I was impressed. Other participants in the symposium were lead- ers representing commands and soldiers deployed to USAREUR from stateside bases with families anxiously waiting their return. For all the participants, this symposium signifi - cantly helped to maintain situational awareness and understanding of ongoing changes throughout the Army and understanding how these changes impact their soldiers and their families. Lyon and the USAREUR staff did a magnifi cent job making these two days informative and inclu- sive for all the participants. Presentations included Fleet Command Master Chief Petty Offi cer Chris Addington, the European Command (EUCOM) senior enlisted leader who Soldiers with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, clear a building during provided an overview of the EUCOM mission and a brigade-level exercise to enhance readiness and deter aggression in Europe while serving in sup- commander’s intent. port of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (Photo by Visual Information Specialist Gertrud Zach) see next page ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 9 NCO from predeceding page With a strategic view of 51 countries and inde- pendent states, Addington addressed the audience as contributing members of the team who are focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, building partner capacity, capability, and interoperability while ensuring ready and postured forces. Another key presentation was from Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport, the Training and Doc- trine Command (TRADOC) command sergeant major. Davenport provided a detailed and comprehen- sive presentation addressing the Noncommissioned Offi cer Professional Development System (NCOP- DS). The leading quote in his presentation was from General David Perkins, TRADOC commander, who said, “To best prepare our NCO Corps for the challenges of an uncertain future, we must fun- damentally change and evolve the U.S. Army’s Noncommissioned Offi cer Education System into a comprehensive leader development system that Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Ken Preston, center, and Command Sgt. Maj. Mark Morgan, right, links training, education, and experiences spanning are briefed by the site manager, John Galimore, at Mannheim Barracks. the operational, institutional and self-development and support their efforts providing professional de- When the last M1A1 Abrams tank left Germany learning domains.” velopment and education in support of the military in 2013 as part of the Army-wide drawdown reduc- The Army’s professional development system commands in their areas. ing Europe to 29,000 soldiers, this move marked the for soldiers and noncommissioned offi cers encom- It was great to get back and visit with soldiers end of an era of forward-positioning heavy units in passes institutional schools, operational assign- and their families in Baumholder, Kaiserslautern Europe. ments and broadening opportunities and distributed and Wiesbaden again. But, the 2014 Russian invasion of Crimea and learning focused on self-development. I had the opportunity to tour Mannheim’s Cole- the resurgence of a strong Russian military sparked The greatest takeaway from the TRADOC pre- man Barracks with John Galimore, the site manag- concerns among NATO, Europe and U.S. interests, sentation was the transition from Structured Self- er, to see the ongoing efforts to support and sustain bringing tanks and all the associated heavy equip- Development (SSD) to six levels of Distributed the European activity set equipment designed to ment back to Europe. Leader Courses (DLC) beginning with auto enroll- support regionally aligned forces (RAF) focused in The work in Mannheim is critical to support- ment upon completion of initial military training Europe. ing RAF units, not only on a rotational basis, but and each level of NCO professional military educa- mostly during an emergency deployment to provide tion (PME) course throughout a soldier’s career. equipment sets to units needed in a threatened area DLC courses will focus on leader core compe- of Europe. tencies using the experiential learning model of On the way to Mannheim, I stopped in the beau- adult learning. tiful city of Nierstein to meet Konstantinos Gun- Once enrolled, the DLC course must be complet- trum, owner of the Louis Guntrum Winery, a Com- ed by the individual soldier prior to attending their munity Partner of AUSA’s Gen. Creighton Abrams next level of PME. Chapter. DLC 1 is expected for delivery to the force be- Historically, the site of the winery is where Gen. ginning June 1, 2018, and each level of DLC after George Patton crossed the Rhein River in March that is on an average of 4-month intervals. 1945. Other discussion topics included U.S. Army Ser- A special thank you to retired Lt. Col. David Ful- geants Major Academy graduate assignments, train- ton, Abrams chapter president, and Eric Lien, Euro- ing management education, improvements to the pean region president, for hosting and sponsoring Basic Leadership Course (BLC), Army University, my visit. Army Career Tracker and the soldier’s Career Map, Now more than ever America’s Army needs Master Gunner badge, and the new DA Form 1059 AUSA, and AUSA needs your membership support. Academic Evaluation Report. Membership is the volume knob to ensure your The USAREUR Senior Enlisted Symposium for voice is amplifi ed many times over and heard 2018 was a huge success for Command Sgt. Maj. throughout the halls of Congress, from sea to shin- Lyon, the command and the headquarters staff. ing sea across this country, and throughout every We can all be proud of the Herculean efforts of small town and community in-between. America’s Army in Europe, our soldiers, Army ci- vilians and their families, to support our strategic allies and foster peace and stability throughout the Keep America’s Army Strong! region. Preston, left, is with Konstantinos Guntrum, Take A Stand! In addition to attending the symposium, I had president of the Lewis Guntrum Winery, an the opportunity to visit with local AUSA chapters Abrams Chapter Community Partner. Still Serving, Still Saluting! 10 AUSA NEWS January 2018 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Forward with Patton: WWII diary shifts focus to general’s staff Joseph Craig tive view of [Lt. Gen.] Manton Eddy, XII Corps Director [commander], in that he was too cautious. I think AUSA Book Program this is fair. Allen’s criticism of [Gen.] Walton Walk- er is misplaced. Patton had tremendous confi dence t is no surprise that Gen. George S. Patton re- in “Bulldog.” I think Allen’s criticisms of [Col. Ed- mains one of the most popular fi gures of World win] Sibert, Bradley’s G-2, and [Col.] Monk Dick- IWar II. son, [Lt. Gen.]Hodges’s G-2, are fair. It is diffi cult What is surprising is that he had a former gossip to confi rm Allen’s negative statements about his columnist and Soviet spy on the Third Army staff colleagues on the staff because we only have his providing military intelligence. opinion. What the others might say about Allen, if A veteran of World War I, Robert S. Allen be- their own diaries were revealed, would be interest- came a Washington journalist between the wars – ing to say the least. and a paid informant for the NKVD, a predecessor AUSA: How would you rate Allen as an intelli- of the KGB. He returned to the Army as an offi - gence offi cer? How did his background as a gossip cer for World War II, joining Patton’s staff in 1944 AUSA sat down with Rickard to ask a few ques- columnist – and his time as a Soviet spy – color his and serving as chief of the situation (combat intel- tions about Allen and the new book. work? Rickard: I would say Allen was effective in his ligence) subsection and as executive offi cer for op- ****** erations. AUSA: This is your third book connected to Pat- role. He gave Koch tremendous support. His jour- Allen also kept a wartime journal and was later ton. What brings you back to him as a subject? nalism background clearly infl uenced his writing hired by Twentieth Century Fox to develop a movie Rickard: Since I had spent so much time on style in the estimates because he sometimes veered script about Patton. Patton’s generalship I felt it was necessary to shift toward conjecture and speculation. Any sympathy The AUSA Book Program recently featured For- focus a bit to his staff. I knew that there would be he may or may not have had for the Russians is not ward with Patton: The World War II Diary of Colo- tremendous value in Allen’s diary in particular be- discernable in the estimates. He did not have to ad- nel Robert S. Allen, edited by John Nelson Rickard. cause of his position. dress the Russians in the estimates. Capt. Rickard works in the Professional Military AUSA: Allen frequently shares strong opinions Allen admitted to fudging numbers sometimes in Education section of the Canadian Army Command of fellow offi cers. Which ones seem apt and where order to serve a higher purpose in terms of getting and Staff College and is the author of two previ- does he seem off the mark? Patton’s plans adopted by [Gen. Omar] Bradley. I ous AUSA titles: Advance and Destroy: Patton as Rickard: Allen was correct about [Col. Oscar] will leave it to the reader to determine if this pro- Commander in the Bulge and Patton at Bay: The Koch, the G-2, and [Col.] Halley Maddox, G-3, and pensity for distortion is a journalistic trait. Lorraine Campaign, 1944. Walter Muller, G-4. Allen reinforced Patton’s nega- AUSA: How does Allen’s personal diary differ from his published memoir? Rickard: Lucky Forward contains no reference AUSA expands relationships with to ULTRA which was not revealed until the 1970s and none of the vitriol of the dairy. Lucky Forward is a straightforward account; the diary is deeply EANGUS and The Patriot Project personal testament on a number of issues, includ- Christine Lathrop membership to its nearly 38,000 members. ing personalities, Patton obviously, and the regular Deputy Director of Membership Those who are already members of both profes- force old boys club. sional organizations will continue to receive their (ULTRA was the designation adopted by British s part of the Association of the U. S. Ar- full benefi ts. military intelligence in June 1941 for wartime signals my’s commitment to support the National intelligence obtained by breaking high-level encrypt- Guard, AUSA has announced an expand- The Patriot Project ed enemy radio and tele-printer communications.) A AUSA: What stories about Patton will most sur- ed relationship with the Enlisted Association of the AUSA has also recently partnered with The Pa- National Guard of the United States (EANGUS). triot Project and its nearly 7,000 members. prise the reader? To recognize this affi liation, enlisted guards- The Patriot Project is a grassroots initiative Rickard: Readers may not be surprised by Pat- men who are AUSA members will receive a one- formed by chiropractors to make chiropractic care ton’s willingness to kill POWs, but they will cer- year National Associate membership in EANGUS readily available to service members and their tainly be morally engaged, I believe, when they beginning Dec. 31, 2017, unless they opt out. families, wounded warriors and Gold Star family read Allen’s account of Patton’s rant about going AUSA Industry Partner members may opt in to members. down to units to tell them not to take prisoners. a one-year EANGUS National Associate Member- As part of this new partnership, all members of I also think some readers will be surprised by ship at no cost. The Patriot Project will become AUSA members Patton’s sympathy toward black soldiers. He sus- This new program will provide AUSA’s en- and will have the opportunity, as members of this pended courts-martials for several of them saying: listed National Guard and Industry Partner mem- professional development association, to receive “I believe that you will contribute more to the war bers with access to the Higher Education Resource information on current challenges facing the Army effort doing duty than in a PW cage. But I want to Center that specifi cally addresses the needs of the and national defense, and to connect with their lo- warn you. The fi rst crooked move you make, that National Guard and includes information on the cal communities through their AUSA chapter af- sentence will be re-imposed and you go to jail for EANGUS scholarship program. fi liation. fi ve years with dishonorable discharge. You have a AUSA members who also take advantage of AUSA welcomes our new members from these chance to rehabilitate yourselves. I expect you to do this opportunity will fi nd it benefi cial to their pro- great organizations as we continue our mission to: that and to be good soldiers.” fessional development. Educate – Inform – Connect. ****** EANGUS has signed a corresponding agree- Do you have suggestions? Let us know at com- Forward with Patton is published by Universi- ment with AUSA that will provide a digital AUSA [email protected]. ty Press of Kentucky. To order a copy, visit http:// www.kentuckypress.com ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 11 Groundbreaking ceremony: Old Guard Monument is a reality Francis Chung Staff Photojournalist Pentagram
he legacy of Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s oldest and most storied unit will soon Tbe carved in metal and etched in stone after a groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Old Guard Monument was held near Summerall Field Nov. 21. Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. Patrick M. Duggan joined Col. Jason T. Gar- key, regimental commander, 3rd U.S. Infantry Reg- iment (The Old Guard), and a host of current and former Old Guard members in turning over the fi rst shovels of dirt at the monument site just south of Town Hall. The monument will focus on a larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Barbara Mungenast depict- ing three Old Guard soldiers – a saluting sergeant in ceremonial Army blues, a fi fer from the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, and a combat infantry rifl eman – representing the regiment’s multifaceted missions. A replica headstone will rest at the base of the sculpture, calling to mind the regiment’s solemn duty to provide military honors to all interred at Ar- lington National Cemetery. The sculpture will be set in a public plaza de- signed by architects Michael Bratti and Alex Zaras, and will feature stone fi xtures and green spaces. Gifted to the U.S. Army by the nonprofi t Old Guard Monument Foundation, the monument is ex- pected to be completed by mid-2018. The project is the brainchild of retired Army Col. James F. Laufenburg, who was the Old Guard’s regimental commander on Sept. 11, 2001, when the unit deployed to the Pentagon to maintain security During the groundbreaking ceremony for The Old Guard Monument, three soldiers pose in the and assist in rescue and recovery operations. form of a statue that will be part of the monument. (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) At the ceremony, Laufenburg said that witness- Garkey echoed Laufenburg’s hope that the site the Old Guard veterans who returned to their former ing the dedication and professionalism his soldiers will serve as “a great focal point for Fort Myer,” and post to share in the celebration. displayed during that crucial mission inspired him he expressed pride in seeing the monument break “Having all the former members of the regiment to spearhead the creation of a permanent monument ground under his command. shows what this organization means to somebody, to the Old Guard’s venerable history and ongoing “This monument has been a long time coming,” not just over their time in the unit, but over the span service. Garkey said. “The concept actually started when of a career and then a span of a lifetime,” he said. “After the experience down at 9/11 [the Penta- I was here as a company commander, so to see it “You have a deep emotional attachment to a unit gon], I said to myself, this is the oldest active-duty come to fruition on my watch is extremely mean- that you come back to that you served in, and I think infantry regiment in the Army today, and there is no ingful.” it’s really impressive that we had so many people plaque, monument, anything that recognizes them Garkey praised the artist and architects who de- come back to support us today.” for that, so that’s literally where that came from,” signed the monument, noting that he particularly Among the former commanders on hand was re- he recalled. admired the way Mungenast’s sculpture captures tired Col. Greg Gardner, who led the unit from 1997 Laufenburg added that the monument would not the Old Guard’s distinctive traits while also convey- to 1999. only stand as a lasting tribute to the Old Guard, but ing its unique role as a symbolic representative of “It’s always wonderful to come home,” Gardner is also meant be a functional space that will be wo- the Army as a whole. said. “It’s a special camaraderie in this regiment.” ven into everyday life on the post. “From a distance, it looks like the Army,” he re- Of the monument that will stand in perpetual “From the beginning, this project was designed marked. tribute to his service, and that of countless others to provide the installation an area to have intimate “You have to get really up close to recognize before and after him, Gardner declared that “it will ceremonies, promotions, re-enlistments, changes it’s the regiment, which is just like what we do be a tremendous testament to our regiment and to of command, and to compliment the overall beauty on a daily basis. Most people see the Army, they our traditions.” of the installation,” he said. “I believe, when com- don’t see the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old (Editor’s note: The Association of the U.S. Army pleted, the sculpture and park will provide exactly Guard).” supported this project and was a contributor to the that, and will be a great addition to the community.” Garkey said he was honored by the presence of monument.) 12 AUSA NEWS January 2018 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 13 14 AUSA NEWS January 2018 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Troops celebrate patriotic Thanksgiving with song, great food Chapter Highlight Kuwait 1st Lt. Vanessa Rios U.S. Army Central
ervice members from Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring, Kuwait, enjoyed a Thanks- Sgiving luncheon sponsored by the Associa- tion of the U.S. Army’s Kuwait Chapter at the Hil- ton Kuwait Resort, Nov. 25. “It was a pleasant experience. It was a beautiful dinner and nicely put together,” said Staff Sgt. Da- vid Pike, U.S. Army Regional Cyber Center South- The Joint Strike Fighter Choir from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, sings “God Bless America” at a Thanks- west Asia, a native of Salem, Mass. giving luncheon hosted by the AUSA’s Kuwait Chapter. The choir consists of U.S Army Capt. Den- Sergeant 1st Class Jason Whitaker, ASG-KU dre Wright, 595th Transportation Brigade; U.S Navy Chief Petty Offi cer Kathleen L. Wideman, Garrison Squad noncommissioned offi cer in charge Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve; Dai C. Nguyen, U.S Army Central; and said, “I think it’s great that we can get all branches U.S Marine Corps Maj. David M. Beehler, CJTF-OIR. (Photo by 1st Lt. Vanessa Rios) of the services together and build that camarade- rie, brother- and sister-hood, and sit and enjoy a “I hope you have had an opportunity to spend members being from different branches and ranks, Thanksgiving Day dinner together.” time with your family here, but also reach out to they performed together as one. An elegant red carpet entrance, chandelier light- your family back home,” said Berger. “It was very patriotic … and angelic. I got goose- ing, silverware, and well-decorated tables were Adding, “We will have a traditional meal togeth- bumps,” said Spc. Hector Vaca, ASG-KU battle amongst the unexpected surprises upon arrival. er with all of the trimmings. On this Thanksgiving specialist, from San Antonio, Texas. Guests had the opportunity to relax and enjoy the 2017, please remember that each and every one of “I am so thankful for the AUSA for holding such hotel amenities before the event began. you have leaders that are praying for you.” a spectacular event and having such wonderful se- Col. Steven R. Berger, Area Support Group-Ku- At the end of the event, the Joint Strike Fight- lections of food and desserts. It was outstanding,” wait commander, was the guest speaker during the er Choir, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, sang “God Bless said Whitaker, from Forth Worth, Texas, who is event. He spoke on leadership, family and prayer. America” and “The Army Song.” Despite the choir with the 136th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. AUSA, Calibre Systems co-host job fair & Pro Football Plus AUSA Staff and meetings. “We hope it becomes a regular event, McGee’s guests for the program recorded at we’d like to do it again so we can offer opportu- AUSA were former Washington Redskins Santana ore than 165 people attended “Veterans, nities for our veterans, those serving, civilians and Moss, Dexter Manley, Charles Mann and Gary Soldiers & Families: Job Fair with Pro families.” Clark. MFootball Plus” at the Association of the Calibre executives teamed up with AUSA to plan They discussed the latest football news and U.S. Army’s national headquarters in Arlington, the event about three months ago, and spread the took questions from job fair attendees. Va. word through social media, the internet and through Retired Army Lt. Gen. Richard P. Formica, vice Dozens of vendors packed AUSA’s Gordon R. announcements at Washington, D.C.-area military president of strategic accounts for Calibre, said the Sullivan Conference and Event Center, offering installations. job fair was “immensely satisfying.” employment advice, services, products and career information for transitioning soldiers, veterans, ci- vilians and family members who registered for the job fair on AUSA’s website. The Dec. 11 event was co-hosted by AUSA, Calibre Systems, Inc., and former professional football player Tony McGee, whose show Pro Football Plus, was recorded live during the second half of the job fair and will air on MASN, the Mid- Atlantic Sports Network, this week. Organizers hope this was the fi rst of many fu- ture events aimed at giving soldiers a leg up transi- tioning from the Army to civilian life. “We’ve participated in job fairs in conjunction with some of our other meetings, but this is the fi rst one we’ve done here at AUSA national head- quarters,” said retired Army Lt. Gen. Patricia Mc- Quistion, AUSA vice president for membership Over 165 people attended the job fair at AUSA’s headquarters. (AUSA News photo by Luc Dunn) ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 15
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For more details visit www.ausa.org/benefits or contact Member Support at [email protected] or 855-246-6269 / 703-841-4300 16 AUSA NEWS January 2018 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Weapons systems, supply chains have cyber vulnerabilities AUSA Staff weapon systems and the supply chain are vulner- headway in the integration of both offensive and able to compromise by adversary offensive cyber defensive cyber into its operations, the cyber capa- he Association of the U.S. Army’s Institute capabilities. bilities of America’s potential enemies are improv- of Land Warfare (ILW) has published an In “Securing the Army’s Weapon Systems and ing as well. TILW Spotlight titled “Securing the Army’s Supply Chain against Cyber Attack” (ILW Spot- To counter this threat, the same level of effort Weapon Systems and Supply Chain against Cyber light 17-3, November 2017), the authors describe currently invested in safeguarding the Army’s net- Attack,” by retired Lt. Gen. Larry Wyche and Greg emerging cyber threats to the Army’s supply chain works and information systems must now be com- Pieratt. and their potential impact on force generation, de- mitted toward protecting its armaments and its This paper should be of great interest to all who ployment, sustainment and combat operations. ability to build and sustain them. would like to know more about how U.S. Army Although the United States is making signifi cant This paper describes potential adversary sabo- tage avenues as well as emerging countermeasures to defeat them. Lastly, this Spotlight provides rec- ommendations for inclusion in a policy roadmap to better secure the Army’s critical, yet vulnerable, supply chain. To access this paper online, go to https://www. ausa.org/publications/securing-armys-weapon- systems-and-supply-chain-against-cyber-attack. To obtain a printed copy: e-mail [email protected]; Call 1-(800) 336-4570 or (703) 841-4300, Ext. 4630; Write to AUSA’s Institute of Land Warfare, ATTN: Publication Requests, 2425 Wilson Boule- vard, Arlington VA 22201. For more information about this and other ILW Cyber operations are on mission in the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade operations center at products, e-mail [email protected] or call 1-(800) Fort Meade, Md. (U.S. Army photo by Steve Stover) 336-4570, Ext. 2627. 2nd Lieutenant receives AUSA award for research, academics Chapter Highlight Stilwell
MC2 Brian H. Abel Khaboshi Imbukwa Naval Postgraduate School
.S. Army 2nd Lt. Richard Shmel was pre- sented the Association of U.S. Army’s UAUSA Stilwell Chapter Award for Top Army Student during the quarterly Student Awards Ceremony in Herrmann Hall at the Naval Postgrad- uate School (NPS). Shmel was recognized with the award, in part, for research into his degree thesis titled “The Im- plementation of a Photonic Nyquist Folding Ana- log-to-Information Receiver.” “Above all, it’s extremely humbling and surpris- ing for me, as I’m only a second lieutenant, to be 2nd Lt. Richard Shmel, right, receives the 2017 AUSA Stilwell Chapter Award for Top Army Student selected for this award ... I’m honored,” said Shmel. at the Naval Postgraduate School. Part of the requirement for the AUSA Stilwell Chapter award includes outstanding performance in Adding, “That’s kind of a mouthful, but what from NPS, allowing him to further use the knowl- academics; however, Shmel says his thesis research that means is a compressed sensing methodology edge he has gained at the university. was defi nitely a big part of the winning formula. that has applications for the Army, Navy and Air “Interestingly enough, I’m actually not techni- “The thing that probably set me apart, and helped Force.” cally branch qualifi ed. ... My next assignment is me achieve this award, was my thesis work on the Shmel, an Eden Prairie, Minn., native who says to go to cyber BOLC [basic offi cer leader course] ‘Implementation of a Photonic Nyquist Folding he joined the Army to give back to the community, where I will learn how to actually do my job as a 17 Analog-to-Information Receiver,’” said Shmel. will continue his education following graduation Alpha, an Army Cyber Operations Offi cer.” ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 17 ‘Topping Out’ ceremony – Final museum steel beam is in place
AUSA and foundation staff members and dignitaries were on hand at the ceremony celebrating the installation of the fi nal steel beam of the National Mu- seum of the United States Army (NMUSA) to sign the beam and tour the site. (Photo courtesy of the Army Historical Foundation) Army Historical Foundation steel, no Topping Out ceremony today.” cally, and technologically. The National Museum of the United States Army “The fourteen months that have passed since our n November 17, 2017, the Army Historical will open to the public in late 2019. groundbreaking to this Topping Out have enabled Foundation (AHF) celebrated the installa- It will provide a place for soldiers to refl ect on us to make extraordinary progress and have gener- Otion of the fi nal steel beam of the National their service and connect with fellow Army veter- ated excitement and anticipation,” said retired Lt. Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA), cur- ans. Gen. Roger Schultz, AHF’s president. rently under construction at Fort Belvoir, Va. It will also offer the estimated 700,000 annual Adding, “We foresee the National Army Mu- Leaders from the Foundation, U.S. Army, Clark visitors an up-close look at selections from the seum quickly becoming one of our nation’s most Construction, and major donors, including the As- vast collection of Army artwork and artifacts, and treasured educational destinations and the place of sociation of the U.S. Army, signed the beam that the opportunity to gain a better appreciation for honor and dignity where the stories of our Soldiers carried the traditional “Topping Out” evergreen tree the fourteen generations of American soldiers who will always be remembered.” and the United States, the U.S. Army, and POW/ have protected the nation’s freedom, and advanced View more photos from the event at armyhistory. MIA fl ags. The beam was also signed by the 200 our nation socially, culturally, medically, scientifi - org. steel workers – many of whom were Army vet- erans – and other crew members who erected the steel structure, just fourteen months after breaking ground. “The hard-working men and women on this construction site are building a place where our Army’s storied history will forever be honored and preserved,” said retired Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan, chairman of the foundation. Adding, “Today marks a signifi cant milestone in their work, and in our ongoing mission to build a museum that pays tribute to the 30 million Ameri- can Soldiers who safeguarded our nation’s free- dom.” Sullivan went on to explain that the construction wouldn’t be happening without the fi nancial sup- port of the one organization that has long shared the foundation’s vision that a great Army deserves a great museum. “I want to give special thanks to [retired] Gen. [Carter] Ham and the Council of Trustees of the As- sociation of the United States Army [AUSA] for its lead gift of $34 million toward construction of the museum. …. AUSA’s level of commitment is what enabled the foundation to break ground in Septem- The fi nal structural steel beam in place, topped with the American fl ag and adorned with a mini- ber 2016. Without that help, there would have been evergreen tree and the U.S. Army and POW/MIA fl ags. (Photo courtesy of the Army Historical no groundbreaking, no site prep, no concrete, no Foundation) 18 AUSA NEWS January 2018 ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY Meetings affi rm need for warrant offi cers’ critical skills Warrant Offi cer Report CW4 (Ret.) Jack Du Teil National Executive Director, USAWOA United States Army Warrant Offi cers Association
n May 1975, the Warrant Offi cer Division (WOD) was created in the Army’s Military IPersonnel Center (MILPERCEN). This was largely due to the efforts of early lead- ers of the United States Army Warrant Offi cers Association, led by its visionary founder CW4 Donald Hess. They worked hard, convincing se- nior Army leaders of the benefi ts to the Army in consolidating management of all warrant offi cers at that time. The creation of WOD heralded in an incred- ible four-decade period of evolution, transform- Gen. Gustave Perna, commander, Army Materiel Command, speaking at the Warrant Offi cer Semi- ing a largely fractured separate corps of un-com- nar during the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, said, ‘Warrant offi cers have to coach, train missioned warrant offi cers into today’s cohort of and mentor everybody – below and above them – on what the technical aspects of right looks like.’ technical leaders within the Army’s larger offi cer (AUSA News photo) corps. Among other things, consolidated branching of these important functions were performed by would be virtually impossible. and management of warrant offi cers allowed the contractors on forward operating bases. This theme was consistent throughout the week development of standardized, formal warrant of- The recent annual meetings conducted by both in successive professional panels and briefi ngs. fi cer professional education, in addition to special- USAWOA and the Association of the U.S. Army During AUSA’s annual Warrant Offi cer Seminar ized technical training. provided perhaps one of the best conjoined profes- the following week, Gen. Gustave F. Perna, com- Reintegrated into their technical branches in sional development opportunities for warrant offi - mander, U.S. Army Materiel Command, succinctly 2004, today’s warrant offi cers are not only recog- cers in recent history. Over a period of one week, identifi ed the requirement: “Warrant offi cers have nized as guardians of the Army’s technology, they they attended briefi ngs and professional panels in to coach, train and mentor everybody – below and are expected to bring their technical expertise to which dozens of senior warrant offi cer and Army above them – on what the technical aspects of right progressively higher leadership tables throughout leaders participated. looks like. I need you to self-police, be responsible a successful career. Throughout both meetings, the one consistent and hold us accountable to end states.” It is evident that warrant offi cer technical exper- message to our cohort was clear: the Army needs If anything, the threats we still face are as seri- tise has somewhat eroded over the past 15 years of it’s crucially important warrant offi cers to reclaim ous as they have ever been, robbing our Army of sustained confl ict. Senior Army leaders recognize the logistical, maintenance and technical footprint the time to reset that we have historically enjoyed this is largely due to the necessity of accelerating ceded in contracted sustainment plans over more between confl icts. normal acquisition procedures, to rapidly fi eld than a decade. Consequently, our cohort faces immediate, seri- technologies to a hot battlefi eld. In his welcome address to the USAWOA 45th ous challenges. This often resulted in drastically reduced war- Annual Meeting of the Members, Army Vice Chief But given the quality of today’s warrant offi cers rant offi cer involvement in not only acquisitions of Staff Gen. James C. McConville stressed the – and their magnifi cent senior warrant offi cer lead- processes, but in critical training in, and even Army’s expectation of larger, multi-domain con- ers (in all three components) – they will undoubt- maintenance of, Army systems. As a result, many fl icts in the future where contractor participation edly meet these challenges head-on. VA now accepting applications for Veterans Identification Card be able to apply for the ID card, that will provide alternative for those who served the minimum ob- proof of military service, and may be accepted by ligated time in service, but did not meet the retire- Retiree/Veteran Report retailers in lieu of the standard DD-214 form to ment or medical discharge threshold. Department of Veteran Affairs obtain promotional discounts and other services of- Veterans who served in the armed forces, includ- fered to veterans. ing the reserve components, and who have a dis- he Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) has “The new Veterans Identifi cation Card provides charge of honorable or general (under honorable announced that the application process for a safer and more convenient and effi cient way for conditions) can request a VIC. Tthe national Veterans Identifi cation Card most veterans to show proof of service,” said VA To request a VIC, Veterans must visit vets.gov, (VIC) is now available for veterans – yet another secretary Dr. David J. Shulkin. click on “Apply for Printed Veteran ID Card” on the action honoring their service. Adding, “With the card, veterans with honorable bottom left of the page sign-in or create an account. This has been mandated through legislation since service to our nation will no longer need to carry Veterans who apply for a card should receive 2015 to honor veterans, and the rollout of the ID around their paper DD-214s to obtain veteran dis- it within 60 days and can check delivery status of card fulfi lls that overdue promise. counts and other services.” their cards at vets.gov. A digital version of the VIC Only those veterans with honorable service will The VIC provides a more portable and secure will be available online by mid-December. ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 19 CAPITOL HILL UPDATE A listing of bills that AUSA is currently tracking
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Fairfax-Lee Chapter
he Fairfax-Lee Chapter support for the Em- ployer Support to the Guard and Reserve T(ESGR) was re-affi rmed recently when the Association of the U.S. Army chapter president, Ken Britt, signed the ESGR’s Statement of Support at a recent chapter event. Accepting the Statement of Support was Geam- bro Hollis, the ESGR representative for Northern Virginia. Also in attendance at the signing were Stephen Austin, assistant chief of the Army Reserve, and Gordon Sumner, U.S. Army Reserve ambassador. ESGR develops and promotes supportive work Present at the ESGR signing were Gordon Sumner, U.S. Army reserve ambassador; Geambro Hol- environments for service members in the reserve lis, Northern Virginia ESGR representative; Stephen Austin, assistant chief of the Army Reserve; components through outreach, recognition and edu- Ken Britt, Fairfax-Lee chapter president; and John Hodges, a past president of the chapter. cational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws. The importance of this event was underscored by Also present at the signing were Donna Eldridge, It also resolves employer confl icts between the the attendance of almost 40 chapter members and president, and Lupe MaGuire, treasurer, of the Po- service members and their employers. guests. tomac Chapter of Gold Star Wives of America, Inc. ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 21
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epartment of New Jersey Legionnaire Bob Looby is well-known in his home state for Dhis efforts in supporting veterans’ employ- ment, education and homelessness. His efforts were recognized recently with the presentation of two prestigious awards. During the Northern New Jersey ROTC Muster and Awards Ceremony, the Association of the U.S. Army presented Looby with its Distinguished Ser- vice Award. The award was given by AUSA’s First Region President Dennis J. Dougherty for Looby’s “dedi- cated work and advocacy on behalf all the veterans of the Garden State.” New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie presents Legionnaire Bob Looby with the New Jersey Meritori- Looby was also praised for being the “Number ous Service Medal. Looby was also presented with AUSA’s Distinguished Service Award by Dennis one veterans advocate for New Jersey.” Dougherty, AUSA First Region President. “Bob was recognized for all his great work and outreach to soldiers and veterans throughout our [the American Legion National Headquarters] does: Military Review. “All the National Guard is there,” state, in particular for his outreach with job fairs employment, homelessness and education.” Looby said. “It’s almost like it’s in front of your for veterans of all our services, and his work with He noted, “I don’t do this for awards. It’s almost peers. It’s a wonderful feeling.” homelessness in our veterans’ community,” Dough- like I’ve found my mission in life.” Looby said his advocacy is his responsibility as a erty said. Looby also became a two-time recipient of the legionnaire. “We put the cap on,” he said. “We pay Adding, “He is also a great supporter of Army New Jersey Meritorious Service Medal for his ef- our dues. Do what you signed up for.” ROTC at Rutgers University.” forts in veterans’ employment and homelessness, Getting the awards “is not a confi rmation of what Looby, the Department of New Jersey’s employ- and initiatives that help recently incarcerated veter- we’ve done,” Looby said. ment and education chairman, takes a wide-ranging ans re-establish themselves in the community. “But, he added, “that others know what we’re approach to assisting veterans in his state. The award was presented by Gov. Chris Chris- still doing. It’s not what you did yesterday. It’s what He said, “My mission is to do everything that tie during his annual New Jersey National Guard you’re going to do for our veterans tomorrow.” AUSA Global Force Symposium will convene in Huntsville, Ala. AUSA News Special presentations coupled with panel dis- the force transforms from being adaptive to driv- cussions from our senior military and industry ing innovation for Force 2025 and beyond. odernizing and Equipping Amer- leaders will address readiness, modernization, Other important topics at the symposium will ica’s Army for Today and Tomor- sustainment, equipping the force, acquisition, and be critical points of acquisition, research and de- “Mrow” is the theme for the Asso- research and development. velopment, and partnering between military and ciation of the U.S. Army’s 2018 Global Force Last year more than 5,500 participants attended, industry. Symposium and Exposition March 26 – 28 in including over 1,000 uniformed and civilian per- For the Army, this means restructuring mili- Huntsville, Ala. sonnel from Army and Defense Department orga- tary-industrial programs. The Army must take a This AUSA Institute of Land Warfare profes- nizations. hard look at its acquisition processes, with an eye sional development forum, held at the Von Braun There were also over 200 industry and Army towards the future, in order to continue maintain- Center, marks the fi fth consecutive year the sym- exhibits in center’s South/East Halls and outdoor ing a competitive overmatch against potential ad- posium has taken place in Huntsville, home of displays. A similar turnout is expected this year. versaries. more than 900 defense contractors and a military In addition to the Army Materiel Command, Sponsoring at this year’s Global Force will en- workforce of uniformed and civilian personnel Huntsville is home to the U.S. Army Aviation and hance your presence and visibility at the event. totaling over 65,000. Missile Command; U.S. Army Security Assistance Sponsorships are designed to enhance your The Huntsville-based U.S. Army Materiel Command; U.S. Army Contracting Command; brand identity with important decision makers in Command, led by Gen. Gustave Perna, will host U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Devel- the Army, while drawing attention to your organi- the symposium. opment and Engineering Command; U.S. Army zation’s products, services and capabilities. Senior Army military and civilian person- Space and Missile Defense Command and the U.S. 2018 Global Force Star Sponsors include nel from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Missile Defense Agency. Northrop Grumman, The Huntsville Convention Command, Fort Lee, Va.; the U.S. Army Forces The program and agenda are being developed, and Visitor’s Bureau, and Lockheed Martin. Command, Fort Bragg N.C.; and the Offi ce of but the schedule will include special times set Most of the exhibit space is booked, although the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisi- aside to visit the exhibits. limited opportunities are available. tion, Logistics and Technology) will attend at the This symposium will explore the capabilities For more information, please visit http://ausa- three-day event. outlined in the Army Operating Concept and how meetings.org/globalforce2018/. ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 23
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Joel M. Miller and LTC(R) Marcus D. Majure ILW Spotlight At the Decisive Point in the Sinai: Generalship in SL 17-3 – Securing the Army’s Weapon (October 2016) the Yom Kippur War by Maj. Gen. Jacob Even, IDF Systems and Supply Chain against Cyber LWP 110 – Is India’s Military Moderniza- Ret., and Col. Simcha B. Maoz, IDF Ret. (University Attack by LTG(R) Larry Wyche and Greg tion Evidence of an Aggressive National Press of Kentucky, 5 September 2017) Pieratt (November 2017) Security Policy? by COL Christopher L. The Budapest Operation: An Operational– SL 17-2 – Integrating Army Robotics and Budihas (October 2016) Strategic Study edited by Richard Harrison, Ph.D. Autonomous Systems to Fight and Win National Security Watch (Helion and Company, 12 June 2017) (July 2017) NSW 16-1 – African Horizons: The United The Battle of Kursk: The Red Army’s Defensive SL 17-1 – Army Intelligence: Focus Areas States Army Working Toward a Secure Operations and Counter-Offensive, July–August for Science and Technology (April 2017) and Stable Africa by Douglas W. Merritt 1943 edited by Richard Harrison, Ph.D. (Helion and (February 2016) Company, 19 August 2016) Land Warfare Papers The Iasi–Kishinev Operation: The Red Army’s LWP 116 – Fighting for the Land—from Special Reports Summer Offensive Into the Balkans edited by the Sea by Brian J. Dunn (December 2017) Your Soldier, Your Army: A Family Guide Richard Harrison, Ph.D. (Helion and Company, 19 by Vicki Cody (September 2017) August 2017) LWP 115 – Satellite and Ground Communication Systems: Space and Profile of the U.S. Army: a reference Architect of Airpower: General Laurence S. Kuter Electronic Warfare Threats to the United handbook (October 2016) Landpower Essays and the Birth of the U.S. Air Force by Bran Laslie, States Army by MAJ Andrew H. Boyd LPE 17-2 – Afghanistan: A Historical Ph.D. (University Press of Kentucky, 6 October 2017) (October 2017) Torchbearer Issue Papers Analysis of Mission Command and its Ef- Wars of Modern Babylon: A History of the Iraqi Delivering Materiel Readiness: From fect on our Current Security Environment Army from 1921 to 2003 by Col. Pesach Malovany, LWP 114 – Reconnecting Athens and “Blunt Force” Logistics to Enterprise by Chaveso Cook, Awbrey Lowe and Matthew IDF Ret. (University Press of Kentucky, 4 July 2017) Sparta: A Review of OPMS XXI at 20 Resource Planning (June 2016) Perovich (September 2017) Years by COL Susan Bryant and COL Heidi Ranger: A Soldier’s Life by Col. Ralph Puckett, USA A. Urben (October 2017) The Mad Scientist Initiative: An Innovative LPE 17-1 – Putin’s Multipolar World and Ret. (University Press of Kentucky, 7 March 2017) Way of Understanding the Future What it Means for U.S. Strategy by Elihugh Lossberg’s War: The World War I Memoirs of a LWP 113 – Conventional Munitions In- Operational Environment (May 2016) M. Abner (June 2017) dustrial Base by COL(R) Scott S. Haraburda German Chief of Staff edited by Maj. Gen. David (July 2017) Sustaining the All-Volunteer Force: A LPE 16-1 – The State of the Cavalry: Zabecki, USA Ret., and Lt. Col. Dieter J. Readiness Multiplier (April 2016) An Analysis of the U.S. Army’s Biedekarken, USA Ret. (5 September 2017) LWP 112 – Making Sense of Russian Reconnaissance and Security Capability Inside Israel’s Northern Command: The Yom Hybrid Warfare: A Brief Assessment of the Defense Reports by Amos C. Fox (June 2016) Kippur War on the Syrian Border edited by Brig. Russo–Ukrainian War by MAJ Amos C. Fox DR 16-3 – Strategic Readiness: The U.S. Gen. Dani Asher, IDF Ret. (University Press of and MAJ Andrew J. Rossow (March 2017) Army as a Global Force (June 2016) Kentucky, 8 February 2016) All publications are available at: LWP 111 – Characteristics of Army DR 16-2 – National Commission on the Forward with Patton: The World War II Diary of Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Future of the Army: An Initial Blueprint for www.ausa.org/ilw Colonel Robert S. Allen by Robert S. Allen Development by Dr. Steven Estes, LTC the Total Army (February 2016) (University Press of Kentucky, 4 August 2017) ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY January 2018 AUSA NEWS 25 New Feature Army Faces Army Places
A soldier with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment looks Army Chief Warrant Offi cer 3 Kaylan Harrington, Afghan through his binoculars during an orienteering event at the National Army Special Operations Advocacy Group mentor, 2017 U.S. Army Forces Command Best Warrior Competi- assists with the distribution of items donated by local villag- tion at Fort Bragg, N.C. (Army photo by Spc. Hubert D. es for women and children at the Camp Commando medical Delany III) clinic, Kabul. (Photo by Senior Airman Sean Carnes)
West Point cadets cheer their team on to victory as the Army Capt. William Reynolds competes in the 100-meter Army Black Knights sink the Navy Midshipmen 14–13 and race at York Lions Stadium in Toronto, Canada, during the win the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy at the 118th Army- 2017 Invictus Games. Wounded and injured veterans from Navy game in Philadelphia, Pa. (Army photo by Joe Lac- 17 nations competed in 12 adaptive sporting events. (DoD dan) photo by Roger L. Wollenberg)