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CGSC Foundation News No. 25/Fall 2019 RUGGED + RELIABLE + OPTIC READY Taking the striker-fired category by storm, the P-10 delivers what most in the genre can’t. From the superb trigger to the purpose-driven features to the engineered ergonomics – the P-10 is the complete package, right out of the box. With 12+1 capacity in the P-10 S, 15+1 in the P-10 C and 19+1 in the P-10 F, there’s a P-10 for every purpose. CZ-USA.COM FROM THE CHAIR A worthy mission by Michael D. Hockley OVER THE COURSE OF THE 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR THE CGSC FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF PRogRAMS at the College, and we take pride in what were able to achieve. We began planning for academic year 2020 over the summer, and are in the midst of executing our programs as the new classes of CGSOC and SAMS began just a few weeks ago. In academic year 2019, the Foundation cohosted two National Security Round Table programs, and we’re planning for the fall program this October, the first of two for academic year 2020. In fall 2018 we conducted the fifth annual Celebration of International Friendship at the Kauffman Center to welcome the 2019 class of international officer students. Last fall we also cohosted the annual Colin L. Powell Lecture delivered by retired General Lloyd Austin, and on Aug. 13 we were fortunate to host retired General Carter Ham as the Powell lecturer for the class of 2020. Other accomplishments we had in academic year 2019 included cohosting a lecture and book signing by retired General H. WIGGINS MARK BY PHOTO Ann Dunwoody, and cohosted two other book signings – one Foundation Chairman Mike Hockley, left, and Foundation President/CEO Rod Cox, right, present long-serving Foundation faculty advisor and CGSC professor by renown actor and philanthropist and Foundation friend Gary Wilburn E. “Bud” Meador with a College chair for his service at the College and Sinise and another by Lt. Col. David Oakley from the National his role with the Foundation during Meador’s retirement luncheon Jan. 24, 2019. Defense University. We conducted four lectures of the Pershing Great War Centennial Series, one Vietnam War Commemoration lecture, and 10 lectures in the Interagency Brown-Bag Lecture doing a great job of planning and executing the Foundation’s Series. We conducted two leader development symposiums – programs and activities. an Executive Leader Summit with the School for Command This magazine highlights many of the activities I have Preparation and a Leaders of Tomorrow Symposium with Park recounted here. I’d also like to draw your attention to the University. We also cohosted the annual Fort Leavenworth Ethics articles about some great people who have been inducted Symposium, and we supported the retirement of our old friend into the Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame and the CGSC and faculty advisor Professor Bud Meador and the retirement and International Hall of Fame in the past few months. These are professor emeritus selection of Dr. William Gregor. In addition, some great military officers and leaders. In that same vein, one the Foundation conducted six “Walk and Talk” tours to educate only has to read the story on page eight about Maj. Eslinger, a business and community leaders about the College’s mission, member of the class of 2019, to understand the kind of people hosted a visit by the Kansas City Chiefs Ambassadors, hosted our Foundation supports. two visits by a retired ambassador as part of our DACOR Visiting Last, I draw your attention to the feature article about Professor of Diplomacy program, and published four editions Ross Perot whose image is on the cover of this edition of the of the InterAgency Journal. I’ve likely missed a few things, but Foundation News. The nation has lost a great patriot, and Mr. anyone can see from this list academic year 2019 was certainly Perot was instrumental in the life of this Foundation. All of us busy. at the CGSC Foundation offer our sincere condolences to his Just before the turn of the year, the Foundation also celebrated family. the service and retirements of our former President/CEO Doug On behalf of the Foundation board of trustees and staff, I Tystad and Director of Operations Ann Soby and brought on extend my personal thanks to all who have contributed to the new leaders in Col. (Ret.) Roderick M. Cox as the president/ Foundation and encourage your continued support in helping CEO and Lora Morgan as the director of operations. Rod and develop leaders for the nation. We believe this mission is RUGGED + RELIABLE + OPTIC READY Lora have been on the job for several months now and are worthy. Taking the striker-fired category by storm, the P-10 delivers what For the full story about Professor Meador’s retirement, see: most in the genre can’t. From the superb trigger to the purpose-driven http://www.cgscfoundation.org/long-serving-foundation-faculty-advisor-retires features to the engineered ergonomics – the P-10 is the complete package, right out of the box. With 12+1 capacity in the P-10 S, 15+1 in the P-10 C and 19+1 in the P-10 F, there’s a P-10 for every purpose. CZ-USA.COM www.cgscfoundation.org | CGSC FOUNDATION NEWS - 3 FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO A call to action! by Col. Roderick M. Cox, U.S. Army, Ret. CAS3 – 1989, CGSOC – 1994 GREETINGS FROM FORT LEAVENWORTH! YOUR FOUNDATION CONTINUES TO DO gooD THINGS FOR gooD PEOPLE. Throughout this edition of the Foundation News you’ll read about the various activities and events your Foundation executed with the many gifts you have generously provided over the past year and a half. Donors, from large to small, have enabled us to enhance the academic experience of the students and faculty here at the Command and General Staff College, improve the quality of life for service members and their families of the greater Fort Leavenworth community, and connect them with the civilian community they serve. We are at a crossroads in our 14-year history. Our founders recognized a need, had a vision, and successfully raised start-up funds and endowments for specific programs. They thought creatively and we have become an integral part of the Command MORGAN LORA BY PHOTO and General Staff College, providing programs and services that Foundation President/CEO Rod Cox presents a certificate of appreciation to Brian Huntington, left, sales manager for Fairfield Inn and Suites and greatly enhance the development of leaders here at the College. TownePlace Suites, and Zach Light, center, assistant general manager, on We have begun to provide an alumni association service that will Aug. 26, 2019, in their lobby in Leavenworth, Kansas. enable graduates and faculty to gain and maintain contact and a relationship with the College for the future as well as to provide scholarship opportunities for family members. • Make the CGSC Foundation part of your estate plan Bob Ulin, our founding CEO, has rejoined our team as (insurance, bequests, gifts, et. al.) the Chief Development Officer. Bob brings nearly 20 years Reflect on what you learned and experienced here at Fort of nonprofit experience to our team as we take the Foundation Leavenworth and take action to ensure that future attendees and to the next level of development. But, YOU are the key to our their families can benefit from their time here. continued success. Without YOUR dedicated support, we could Only YOU can help us make a difference in the lives of the not execute our mission in support of the U.S. Army Command military, civilian, and international officers and their families and General Staff College. who come to the Command and General Staff College. Here’s how YOU can help: Together, we can help prepare the next generation of military • Make a financial donation (use the enclosed envelope) to leaders who will lead America’s sons and daughters in support ensure that your Foundation can continue its work. of our nation. • Join the Alumni Association as a life member that allows your The CGSC Foundation is a public charity under section 509(a) children and grandchildren to compete for college scholarships (2) of the Internal Revenue Code and has tax-exempt status under (see page 28). section 501(c)(3). Contributions to the Foundation are deductible • Donate your IRA required minimum distribution (RMD) to under section 170 of the Code and we are qualified to receive tax- deductible bequests, devises, and transfers of gifts under sections the Foundation (see page 24). 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. We need your feedback! Take the 2019 Foundation News magazine survey online. www.cgscfoundation.org/2019-magazine-survey Scan here 4 - CGSC FOUNDATION NEWS | www.cgscfoundation.org CONTENTS Features From the Chairman ...................................3 From the CEO...........................................4 International Flag Ceremony .....................7 CGSOC student’s award upgraded to DSC ...........................8 New CGSC Deputy Commandant assumes duty .......................8 8 Command and General Staff College President Truman headlines FOUNDATION NEWS most recent inductees to Hall of Fame ........9 No. 25, Fall 2019 (October 2019) Walker, Wallace inducted to Hall ............ 10 Published by the Command and General Staff Six leaders added to College Foundation, Inc. International Hall of Fame ....................... 11 100 Stimson Ave., Suite 1149 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027-1352 National Security Roundtable programs remain strong in AY2019 .......... 14 Ph: 913-651-0624 14 Fax: 913-651-4519 Generals Austin and Ham headline Email: [email protected] the Colin L. Powell Lecture Series ............. 17 Web site: www.cgscfoundation.org H. Ross Perot, Sr., dies at 89 ..................
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