No. 8/Spring 2010 $6.1 million gift from INSIDE H. Ross Perot This Edition: funds two new programs Rep. Skelton supports Five-Star – page 17 Commemorative Coin Act Foundation trustee receives AUSA’s highest award New satellite campus opens at Redstone Arsenal Lt. Gen. Caldwell reports from the field Inaugural Ethics Symposium CGSC Foundation Press publishes first book FROM THE PRESIDENT Gratitude Hyrum W. Smith s I have contemplated my been mine to address the last five I am very grateful for the wonderful letter for this issue of our classes here at the college. Standing military system in this country that magazine I feel a need to on the stage in Eisenhower hall, produces men like Dave Petraeus, Bill A share with you the most speaking to over a thousand young Caldwell, Ed Cardon, Bob Caslen, profound emotion that has been flood- Bob Arter, John Miller, Bill ing my system. The emotion that has Richardson etc., etc. I could make a been almost overwhelming for me is very long list. These men didn’t just the emotion of Gratitude. happen; they were grown here at Fort Let me list some of things for Leavenworth. which I am most grateful: I am Having had the opportunity this grateful to have been asked to be month of being part of the 65th part of this foundation almost four anniversary of the battle of Iwo Jima, years ago. I am grateful for the on the island of Iwo Jima, I am opportunity to rub shoulders with humbly more grateful than ever for men and women in uniform and the the sacrifice men and women in uni- trustees of this foundation. form have made for this wonderful I am grateful for the continued country. I have walked most of the commitment to this cause that each battlefields of Europe, the Civil War, member of the board of trustees and the Pacific—all sacred ground for exhibits. I am grateful for the amazing majors is an electric experience for me. I reverence our men and women gift we have received from Mr. Ross me. Especially when you realize that in uniform of all times and ages. Perot. I am grateful for the impact that over 90 percent of each class has been Last of all I am grateful for a won- the foundation has had, is having and in combat at least once and most of derful wife of 44 years, six children will continue to have on the them multiple times. I am grateful for and 21 grandchildren. Thank you for Command and General Staff College. their love of and commitment to their allowing me to serve as your presi- I am grateful for the honor that has country. dent of this Foundation. I am grateful for the opportunity to rub shoulders with men and women in uniform and the trustees of this foundation. www.cgscfoundation.org CGSC FOUNDATION NEWS - 3 Our Vision Mr. Bert Exum, Owner/President, Harrelson Corporation [NC] The CGSC Foundation’s vision is to become a supporting organization Mr. Arthur E. Fillmore, Partner, Levy & Craig law firm [MO] that is widely recognized as the national leader in membership, pro- Mr. Kenneth Fisher, Chairman and CEO, Fisher House grams, innovation, and support to the U.S. Army Command and Foundation [NY] Lt. Gen. (USA Ret.) Robert H. Forman, former Deputy General Staff College to advance its core mission of educating leaders Commandant, CGSC [KS] for the challenges of the 21st century. Mr. Donald C. Giles, Pres./CEO, Armed Forces Bank [KS] Col. (USA Ret.) Sherwood “Woody” Goldberg, Civilian Aide to Our Mission the Secretary of the Army [Wash. DC] The mission of the CGSC Foundation is to support CGSC in educating Mr. David W. Hays, Spec Asst, General Hugh Shelton Leadership leaders for the 21st century in the following six mission areas: Initiative [NC] • Enrich the College’s academic environment Mr. Monte Holm, Exec. Vice Chmn & Member, World Financial • Foster a strong relationship between the military and the Group, Chairman’s Council [NV] private sector Lt. Gen. (USA Ret.) Russel L. Honoré, [VA] • Enhance the institution’s research activities Lt. Col. (USA Ret.) Philip G. Humbert, VP/General Manager, • Promote leader development Superior Lexus [MO] • Encourage excellence in the faculty and student body Mr. Mark Hurley, Pres./CEO, Fiduciary Network [TX] • Maintain contact with alumni Lt. Gen. (USA Ret.) Joseph R. Inge, former Deputy Commandant, CGSC [VA] Officers Mr. Tedd Johnson, Former CEO and accomplished entrepreneur [CA] Chairman: Lt. Gen. (USA Ret.) Robert Arter, Civilian Aide to the Lt. Gen. (USA Ret.) Richard F. Keller, Former Chief of Staff US European Command [KS] Secretary of the Army [KS] Maj. Gen. (USA Ret.) James R. Klugh, VP & IT Consultant, Vice Chairman: Lt. Gen (USA Ret.) John E. Miller, President, Dimensions International, Inc. [KS] Miller Analytics [KS] Mr. James I. Mackay, Sr. Director of Investment Banking, President: Mr. Hyrum W. Smith, Pres./CEO the Galileo Dewaay Financial Network [IA] Initiative [UT] Amb. (USA Ret.) Edward Marks, Independent Consultant, BCTP Senior Vice President: Mr. Michael D. Hockley, Partner, Observer [Wash DC] Spencer Fane Britt & Browne, LLP [MO] Lt. Col. (USA Ret.) Thomas O. Mason, Attorney, Williams Mullen VP Development: Mr. Mark “Ranger” Jones, Pres./CEO, [Wash. DC] The Ranger Group [VA] Mr. Chuck Matheny, Director, U.S. Operations, ALMCO [AL] Past President: Mr. Thomas H. Holcom, President, Military Col. (USA Ret.) J. Dan McGowan, Civilian Aide to the Secretary of Banking Division, Mid Country Bank [MO] the Army [IA] Secretary: Col. (USA Ret.) Robert R. Ulin, CEO, CGSCF Mr. David J. McIntyre, Pres./CEO, Triwest Healthcare Alliance [CA] and 5th Region President, AUSA [KS] Lt. Gen. (USA Ret.) Thomas M. Montgomery, Senior Fellow, Joint Treasurer: Brig. Gen. (USA Ret.) William A. West, President, Forces Staff College [CO] William West Consulting [KS] Hon. John E. Moore, former Lt. Governor, Kansas [KS] General Counsel: Col. (USA Ret.) Willard B. Snyder, Maj. Gen (USA Ret.) William C. Moore, President, Moore Associates, International German Counsel (H) [KS] Col. (USA Ret.) Billy G. Murphy, Pres./CEO, Billy Murphy and Associates [KS] Board of Trustees Lt. Col. (USA Ret.) Robert J. Myers, Pres./CEO, Mr. Douglass Adair, Asst VP, 1st National Bank of Leavenworth [KS] Caseys General Stores [IA] Lt. Gen (USA Ret.) Joe N. Ballard, President, The Ravens Brig. Gen. (USA Ret.) Harold Nelson, former Chief of Military Group [MD] History, U.S. Army [VA] MG (USA Ret.) Raymond D. Barrett, Jr., COO, Capt. (USN Ret.) Michael Nemechek, Pres./CEO Surgical The Col. Arthur D. Simons Center Weight Loss Center [KS] Mr. David G. Beaham, President, Faultless Starch/Bon Ami [MO] Brig. Gen. (USA Ret.) Mark E. O’Neill, VP of Strategic Operations, Lt. Col. (USA Ret.) Theodore C. Beckett, Baker Sterchi Cowden MPRI [VA] & Rice law firm [MO] Mr. Fred Polk, President, Iron Tree Research [KS] Mr. Mike Bender, CEO, Velocity Solutions [NC] Mr. Jerome H. Reilly, Pres./CEO, Reilly and Sons Insurance [KS] Mr. Daniel P. Bolen, Chairman/CEO, Bank of Prairie Village [KS] Gen. (USA Ret.) William R. Richardson, Senior Associate, Mr. Michael Braude, former Pres./CEO, Kansas City Burdeshaw Associates [VA] Board of Trade [MO] Gen. (USA Ret.) Robert W. RisCassi, Senior VP, L-3 Communications [VA] Dr. Scott C. Bublin, Pres./CEO, Mobile Reasoning [KS] Judge Robert L. Serra, 29th Judicial District, Brig. Gen. (USA Ret.) Stanley Cherrie, VP, Cubic Wyandotte County [KS] Applications, Inc. [KS] Dr. Richard P. Siemer, VP, Coppin State University [MD] Mr. J. Martin Cooke, CEO, Cooke Realty, Inc. [NC] Mr. Rolf D. Snyder, President, The Real Estate Corporation [KS] Mr. Stuart Cooke, President, Cooke Development [NC] Dr. James L. Spigarelli, Pres./CEO, Midwest Research Institute [MO] Col. (USA Ret.) Thomas A. Dials, President, Armed Forces Lt. Gen (USA Ret.) William “Mike” Steele, President, Osprey Bay, Insurance [KS] LLC [SC] Mr. John A. Dillingham, President, Dillingham Enterprises [MO] Gen. (USA Ret.) Gordon R. Sullivan, President, Association of the Col. (USA Ret.) Roger H.C. Donlon, Medal of Honor Recipient [KS] United States Army [VA] Ms. Sheila J. Duffy, Founder and President of Mr. Paul J. Thompson, Pres./CEO, Country Club Bank [MO] Greystones Group, LLC [VA] Mr. Gary Vogler, Sr., Oil Consultant, MNFI, Baghdad [VA] Mr. Robert P. Dunn, VP, JE Dunn Construction [MO] Gen. (USA Ret.) Carl E. Vuono, President, L-3 Government Services Col. (USA Ret.) William Eckhardt, Professor, University of Missouri Group and MPRI [VA] Kansas City [MO] Mr. Eugene R. Wilson, Senior Advisor, Council on Foundations [KS] Mr. Jeffrey O. Ellis, Attorney, Lathrop & Gage LLP [KS] Note: [ ] is the state of residence 4 - CGSC FOUNDATION NEWS www.cgscfoundation.org Features TABLE OF CONTENTS From the President . .3 CEO’s Corner . .6 10 Skelton supports the Five-Star Commemorative Coin Act . .7 CGSC Foundation trustee receives AUSA’s highest award . .8 Command and General Staff College Trustee Bob Forman takes home FOUNDATION NEWS AUSA’s Abrams award . .9 No. 8, Spring 2010 (March 2010) New satellite campus opens Published twice annually by the Command and General Staff College Foundation, Inc. at Redstone Arsenal . .10 100 Stimson Ave., Suite 1149 Fort Leavenworth, Kansas 66027-1352 Former Commandant ‘carrying the torch’ . .12 Ph: 913-651-0624 Fax: 913-651-4519 Foundation Press publishes first book . .14 12 Email: [email protected] Web site: www.cgscfoundation.org CGSC Foundation receives $6.1 million pledge from H. Ross Perot . .15 Editor-in-Chief Kansas City auto dealers recognized Col. (Ret.) Bob Ulin for foundation support… . .18 Managing Editor National Security Roundtable Mark H. Wiggins MHW Public Relations focuses on Afghanistan . .16 and Communications Inaugural Fort Leavenworth www.mhwpr.com Ethics Symposium .