Saluting Americas Military Leaders - 2014

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In honor of Veterans who participated in past American wars and conflicts, former U.S. Soldier and World War II veteran, Tom Selleys marched 29 miles from Fargo to Abercrombie, N.D. with his American flag; he was 87.

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Coalition forces during a remembrance ceremony on Multi-National Base Tarin Kowt, Uruzgan province, Afghanistan.

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40 Lieutenant General David L. Goldfein, USAF

22 Dwight D. Eisenhower

44 General James F. Amos, USMC

28 From Military Service to President 34 The Joint Chiefs of Staff 36 General Martin E. Dempsey, USA

46 General Mark A. Welsh III, USAF

38 Admiral James A. “Sandy” Winnefeld, Jr., USN

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42 Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, USN Chief of Naval Operations

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48 Lieutenant General James “JJ” Jackson, USAF Chief, Air Force Reserve

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General Raymond T. Odierno, USA Chief of Staff, U.S. Army

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Secretary of the U.S. Army

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Admiral Mike Mullen, USN (Ret) Revered Navy Commander

76 Ray Mabus

Secretary of the U.S. Navy

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90 General Lloyd J. Austin III, CENTCOM General John F. Kelly, USSOCOM

92 General Philip M. Breedlove, USEUCOM

General David M. Rodriguez, USAFICOM

94 Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, USN Commander, U.S. Pacific Command

96 General Dennis L Via

Commander, U.S. Army Materiel Command

98 Vice Admiral James D. Syring, USN Director, Missile Defense Agency

100 General Janet C. Wolfenbarger

Commander, Air Force Material Command

102 Robert Gates

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104 Retired Military Leaders

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ith so many of our loved ones serving in the armed forces, Veteran’s Day has become a day that touches the hearts and minds of more people in every community across our great nation, than ever before.

When I was a little girl, my brother went into the Marine Corps, and my cousin joined the Navy. It was the mid-seventies, and America was no longer involved in any foreign conflicts. My family was unconcerned about the safety of our loved ones, after all, it was peacetime and they would simply be touring the world, doing a bit of growing up and really just adding a good life experience to their own book of memories.

For more than a decade, now, it has been a much different story for American families, mine included. My young, 27-year old nephew, who is married with three children, is in the Air Force; signed up when he was 21. He has been deployed, more than once, seen war, first hand, and, thankfully, has returned, each time, in one piece. We pray for him though, as does this nation, for all our service members, who work each and every day at jobs that we, as civilians, cannot even begin to wrap our heads around.

The brave men and women of the United States Military are on the minds and in the hearts of us, the American people, every day. And, so, on this Veteran’s Day, we stand united in our hopes and prayers, in our thankfulness for the bravery and courage of those willing to fight for us, for our freedom, for our future; for peace and tolerance.

The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at 14

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U.S. Service members and Coalition partners attend a Veterans Day ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan.

Arlington National Cemetery. The ceremony commences precisely at 11:00 a.m. with a wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns and continues inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries. The ceremony is intended to honor and thank all who served in the United States Armed Forces.

The Veterans Day National Committee also selects a number of regional sites for Veterans Day observances throughout the country. From stirring parades and ceremonies to military exhibits and tributes to distinguished veterans, these events

serve as models for other communities to follow in planning their own observances.

Where will you be on November 11th?

Take the time to remember those who have served our country, as well as those who continue to serve, for that is our duty as American citizens.

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n the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in the First World War, known then as “the Great War.” “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, was the first anniversary of the end of World War I. On June 4, 1926, Congress passed a resolution that the “recurring anniversary of November 11, 1918 should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations” and that the president should issue an annual proclamation calling for the observance of Armistice Day. An act approved May 13, 1938 made November 11 a legal Federal holiday, “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day.’”

Veterans Day pays tribute to all American veterans– living or dead–but especially gives thanks to living veterans who served their country honorably during war or peacetime.

In 1954, President Eisenhower officially changed the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. In 1968, the Uniform Holidays Bill was passed by Congress, which moved the celebration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. The law went into effect in 1971, but in 1975 President Ford returned Veterans Day to November 11, due to the important historical significance of the date.

There are approximately 23.2 million military veterans in the United States.

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A Winning Combination for Cybersecurity Success: Military Experience and a College Degree Navy information assurance manager balanced service with his studies to prepare for his civilian transition

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ector Djibaou, a U.S. Navy Petty Officer Second Class, was stationed overseas and trying to figure out the next move in his military career — while looking toward his future civilian career, too. Djibaou was stationed in Japan, but he knew it was important to start his education while he was still serving.

After researching his options, Djibaou applied to University of Maryland University College (UMUC), a university that offers classes and services for military servicemembers stationed in Asia and Europe.

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“They were a military-friendly school,” he said. “It was the logical choice.”

Djibaou, who was working as an information assurance manager for the Navy, chose to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity at UMUC. STUDYING AT THE FOREFRONT OF CYBERSECURITY Building on its reputation as a leader in information assurance education, UMUC launched the first stand-alone bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in cybersecurity in 2010.

With its established cybersecurity curriculum and convenient online classes, UMUC helped Djibaou to build real-world skills and knowledge while balancing his studies with Navy life.

“Online learning really suited my needs at the time,” Djibaou said. “I did my classwork during downtime, when we were in port, or whenever we had an Internet connection.”

He soon transferred to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and continued pursuing his bachelor’s degree, studying on-site at UMUC’s regional locations in the D.C. metro area.

TRANSITIONING TO CIVILIAN LIFE With his studies almost complete, Djibaou was determined to finish his degree by the time he transitioned out of the Navy.

“I wasn’t going to let anything stand in my way,” he said.

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“There was this great moment after I finished school where everything I learned, both in the military and at UMUC, finally came together.”

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International, a D.C.-based national security firm, as a cyber intelligence watch officer.

“There was this great moment after I finished school where everything I learned, both in the military and at UMUC, finally came together,” he said.

Djibaou was able to fast track his master’s degree with the help of his UMUC military advisor. After he graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity, his advisor told him he qualified to have 18 credits waived toward his Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy.

He recently finished his master’s program, graduating in May 2014, and secured a new job as a cyber network threat analyst.

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At the Potsdam Conference in July 1945, General Eisenhower was among those who opposed the use of the atomic bomb against the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He argued that Japan was on the verge of surrender already, and that being the first to use such a fearsome new weapon would damage U.S. prestige in the international community just as it had reached its highest point.

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s supreme commander of Allied forces in Western Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower led the massive invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe that began on D-Day (June 6, 1944).

In 1952, leading Republicans convinced Eisenhower (then in command of NATO forces in Europe) to run for president; he won a convincing victory over Democrat Adlai Stevenson and would serve two terms in the White House (1953-1961). During his presidency, Eisenhower managed Cold War-era tensions with the Soviet Union under the looming threat of nuclear weapons, ended the war in Korea in 1953 and authorized a number of covert anticommunist operations by the CIA around the world.

On the home front, where America was enjoying a period of relative prosperity, Eisenhower strengthened Social Security, created the massive new Interstate Highway System and maneuvered behind the scenes to discredit the rabid anti-Communist Senator Joseph McCarthy.

EISENHOWER’S EARLY LIFE AND MILITARY CAREER Born in Denison, Texas, on October 14, 1890, Dwight David Eisenhower grew up in Abilene, Kansas, as the third of seven sons in a poor family.

A young Ike won an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, and graduated in the middle of his class in 1915. While stationed as a second lieutenant in San Antonio, Texas, Eisenhower met Mamie Geneva Doud. The couple married in 1916 and had two sons, Doud Dwight (who died of scarlet fever as a small child) and John.

World War I ended just before Eisenhower was scheduled to go to Europe, however, he soon appointed to the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Graduating first in his class of 245, he served as a military aide to General John J. Pershing, commander of U.S. forces during World War I, and later to General Douglas MacArthur, U.S. Army chief of staff. During his seven years serving under MacArthur, Eisenhower was stationed in the Philippines from 1935 to 1939.

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EISENHOWER IN WORLD WAR II In September 1941, after Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland sparked the outbreak of World War II in Europe, Eisenhower received his first general’s star with a promotion to brigadier general.

After Japan attacked Pearl Harbor that December, U.S. Army Chief of Staff General George C. Marshall called Eisenhower to Washington, D.C. to work as a planning officer. Beginning in November 1942, Eisenhower headed Operation Torch, the successful Allied invasion of North Africa. He then directed the amphibious invasion of Sicily and the Italian mainland in 1943 that led to the fall of Rome in June 1944.

Made a full general in early 1943, Eisenhower was appointed supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in December of that year and given the responsibility of spearheading the planned Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. On D-Day, June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied forces crossed the English Channel and stormed the beaches of Normandy; the invasion led to the liberation of Paris on August 25 and turned the tide of the war in Europe decisively in the Allied direction. Having risen from lieutenant colonel in the Philippines to supreme commander of the victorious forces in Europe in only five years, Eisenhower returned home to a hero’s welcome in 1945 to serve as chief of staff of the U.S. Army.

IKE’S ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE In 1948, Eisenhower left active duty and became president of New York City’s Columbia University. His brief return to civilian life ended in 1950, however, when President Harry S. Truman asked him to take command of the new North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) forces in Europe. In that position, Eisenhower worked to create a unified military organization that would combat potential communist aggression around the globe.

In 1952, with Truman’s popularity sagging during the ongoing war in Korea, leading Republicans approached Eisenhower and persuaded him to make a run for president. After mixed results in primary elections against the Republican front-runner, Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio, Eisenhower resigned his commission in the Army and returned from his NATO base in Paris in June 1952.

At the party’s national convention that July, he won the Republican nomination on the first ballot. Under the slogan “I Like Ike” and with Senator Richard M. Nixon of California as his running mate, Eisenhower then defeated Adlai Stevenson to become the 34th president of the United States. Eisenhower would beat Stevenson again four years later in a landslide to win reelection, despite health concerns after suffering a heart attack in 1955.

The Supreme Commanders on June 5, 1945 in Berlin: Bernard Montgomery, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Georgy Zhukov and Jean de Lattre de Tassigny.

EISENHOWER’S DOMESTIC POLICY As a moderate Republican, Eisenhower was able to achieve numerous legislative victories despite a Democratic majority in Congress during six of his eight years in office. In addition to continuing most of the New Deal and Fair Deal programs of his predecessors (Franklin Roosevelt and Truman, respectively), he strengthened the Social Security program, increased the minimum wage and created the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

In 1956, Eisenhower created the Interstate Highway System, the single largest public works S A L U T I N G A M E R I C A’ S M I L I T A R Y L E A D E R S

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Eisenhower signing of HR7786, June 1, 1954, this ceremony changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day. Alvin J. King, Wayne Richards, Arthur J. Connell, John T. Nation, Edward Rees, Richard L. Trombla, Howard W. Watts.

Eisenhower created the Interstate Highway System, the single largest public works program in U.S. history, which would construct 41,000 miles of roads across the country.

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program in U.S. history, which would construct 41,000 miles of roads across the country.

During Eisenhower’s first term, Republican Senator Joseph McCarthy’s antiCommunist crusade violated the civil liberties of many citizens, culminating in a series of sensational televised hearings in the spring of 1954. To preserve party unity, Eisenhower refrained from publicly criticizing McCarthy, though he privately disliked the senator and worked behind the scenes to diminish McCarthy’s influence and eventually discredit him.

In 1957 and 1960 Eisenhower signed civil rights legislation providing federal protection for black voters; it was the first such legislation passed in the United States since Reconstruction.

EISENHOWER’S FOREIGN POLICY Soon after taking office, Eisenhower signed an armistice ending the Korean War. Aside from sending combat troops into Lebanon in 1958, he would send no other armed forces into active duty throughout his presidency, though he did not hesitate to authorize defense spending. He also authorized the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to undertake covert operations against communism around the world, two of which toppled the governments of Iran in 1953 and Guatemala in 1954. In 1954, Eisenhower decided against authorizing an air strike to rescue French troops from defeat at Dien Bien Phu, avoiding a war in Indochina.

Eisenhower sought to improve Cold Warera relations with the Soviet Union, especially after the death of Josef Stalin in 1953. In July 1955, when Eisenhower met with British, French and Russian leaders in Geneva, Switzerland, he proposed an “open skies” policy, in which the United States and Soviet Union would conduct air inspections of each other’s military programs; the U.S.S.R. rejected the proposal, though it won international approval. Under the rising threat of Soviet nuclear weapons technology, Eisenhower and Secretary of State John Foster Dulles did succeed in strengthening NATO and in creating the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) to combat communist expansion in that region.

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER: LEGACY AND POST-PRESIDENTIAL LIFE Though U.S.-Soviet relations remained relatively cordial throughout his presidency, including a summit meeting with Premier Nikita Krushchev in 1959, the Soviet shooting of a U.S. U-2 reconnaissance plane in May 1960 dashed Eisenhower’s hopes for a treaty before he left office. In his farewell address of January 1961, Eisenhower spoke of the dangers inherent in what he called the “militaryindustrial complex.” Due to the combination of national defense needs with advances in technology, he warned, a partnership between the military establishment and big business threatened to exert an undue influence on the course of American government. His warnings would go unheeded, however, amid the ongoing tensions of the Cold War era.

While weathering criticism from both left and right, Eisenhower enjoyed high approval ratings throughout his administration. After leaving office in January 1961, he retired to his farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. He worked largely on his memoirs, and would publish several books over the following years. He died on March 28, 1969, after a long illness.

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or some Presidents of the United States, the title “Commander-in-Chief ” was their first association with the military, but a majority of our country’s leaders came to office as Veterans.

The first President of the United States, George Washington, set an important precedent by entering the Presidency as a civilian, rather than as a commanding general with military forces at his disposal.

Washington voluntarily resigned his commission as commander of the Continental Army in December 1783 before re-entering public service four years later. He presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and became the only President in American history to receive a vote from every elector.

Partisanship soon became the norm in American politics, but the value of military service remained an important quality that citizens sought in their President. Twenty-six of our 44 Presidents served in the military. The prevalence of Presidential Veterans often corresponded with America’s military engagements and generals’ success on the battlefield. Until World War II, a majority of our Presidents had served in the Army; since then, most served in the Navy.

Post-Revolutionary War America marked an era of constant conflict – skirmishes with Native Americans, land disputes with the Spanish and French, another war with Great Britain – and the military offered an opportunity for a bright, aspiring man to make a name for himself. Our ninth President, William Henry Harrison, embarked on his military career at age 18, enlisting 80 men off the streets of Philadelphia to serve in the Northwest Territory. Harrison quickly rose through the ranks and distinguished himself in battle during the Indian campaigns in what is now the Midwest. The strategies and outcomes of Harrison’s battles were mixed, but relentless force won out and he became the talk of the nation.

Civil War Veteran Ulysses S. Grant also gained national acclaim for his military service. Grant was a West Point graduate who fought in the Mexican War, but it was his calm, steely command of Union troops during the Civil War that earned Lincoln’s confidence. As President, Grant presided over the government much as he had run the Army.

The Civil War produced seven Veteran Presidents in the post-war period, all of them having served in the Union Army.

Past Presidents did not use military experience solely as a catalyst to power. Spanish-American War Veteran Theodore Roosevelt was a man of action both in war and in peace. In 1902, he was the first to call upon the services of the international Court of Arbitration at The Hague to resolve the differences between the United States and Mexico. He also served as mediator between Japan and Russia, leading them to a 1905 peace treaty.

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The First and Second World Wars ushered in another series of Veteran Presidents, starting with Harry Truman and West Point graduate General Dwight Eisenhower. Both men exemplified the strengths of military training by proving to be diplomatic, dynamic leaders in an unstable world. The Truman Doctrine, pledging American support for “free peoples” around the world, followed by Eisenhower’s enforcement of desegregation in U.S. schools, after Brown vs. Board of Education, by sending troops to Little Rock, Ark. shaped America’s foreign and domestic policies ever since.

The nation’s most recent Veteran President was George W. Bush, who served with the Texas Air National Guard. Bush presided over the most dramatic reorganization of the federal government since the beginning of the Cold War, reforming the intelligence community and establishing new institutions like the Department of Homeland Security in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Internationally, Bush commanded the U.S. military in a new type of battle: the ‘War on Terror.’

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WWI and WWII ushered in another series of Veteran Presidents, starting with Harry Truman and West Point graduate General Dwight Eisenhower. Both men exemplified the strengths of military training by proving to be diplomatic, dynamic leaders in an unstable world.

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The evolution of warfare has introduced many new tactical and technical dynamics to the U.S. military, but the core qualities of decision-making and inspiring leadership remain. In spite of, or perhaps because of, the hardships they have endured, OEF/OIF/OND Veterans will most likely be among the next generation of Veteran Presidents to serve in America’s highest military office: Commander-in-Chief.

PRESIDENTS WHO SERVED IN THE MILITARY George Washington: Revolutionary War (Continental Army) James Monroe: Revolutionary War (Continental Army) Andrew Jackson: War of 1812 (Army) William Henry Harrison: Indian campaigns (Army) John Tyler: War of 1812 (Army) Zachary Taylor: War of 1812, Black Hawk War, Second Seminole War, Mexican-American War (Army)

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Franklin Pierce: Mexican War (Army) Abraham Lincoln: Black Hawk War (Indian Wars) (Army) Andrew Johnson: Civil War (Army) Ulysses S. Grant: Mexican War and Civil War (Army) Rutherford B. Hayes: Civil War (Army) James A. Garfield: Civil War (Army) Chester A. Arthur: Civil War (Army) Benjamin Harrison: Civil War (Army) William McKinley: Civil War (Army) Theodore Roosevelt: Spanish American War (Army) Harry Truman: World War I (Army) Dwight Eisenhower: World War I and World War II (Army) John F. Kennedy: World War II (Navy) Lyndon B. Johnson: World War II (Navy) Richard Nixon: World War II (Navy) Gerald Ford: World War II (Navy) Jimmy Carter: Cold War era (Navy) Ronald Reagan: World War II (Air Force) George H.W. Bush: World War II (Navy) George W. Bush: Vietnam War era (Air Force Reserve) Courtesy of www.va.gov 32

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The Joint Chiefs of Staff he Joint Chiefs of Staff consist of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman, the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

The JCS is headed by the Chairman, or in his absence, the Vice Chairman, who sets the agenda and presides over JCS meetings.

Responsibilities as members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff take precedence over duties as the Chiefs of Military Services.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is the principal military adviser to the President, Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council (NSC), however, all JCS members are by law military advisers, and they may respond to a request or voluntarily submit, through the Chairman, advice or opinions to the President, the Secretary of Defense, or NSC. The executive authority of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has changed. In World War II, the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff acted as executive agents in dealing with theater and area commanders, but the original National Security Act of 1947 saw the Joint Chiefs of Staff as planners and advisers, not as commanders of combatant commands.

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originate direct communication with the combatant command. Congress abolished this authority in a 1953 amendment to the National Security Act. Today, the Joint Chiefs of Staff have no executive authority to command combatant forces.

The issue of executive authority was clearly resolved by the Goldwater-Nichols DOD Reorganization Act of 1986: “The Secretaries of the Military Departments shall assign all forces under their jurisdiction to unified and specified combatant commands to perform missions assigned to those commands...” the chain of command “runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense; and from the Secretary of Defense to the commander of the combatant command.”

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General Martin E. Dempsey

Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

eneral Martin E. Dempsey serves as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he serves as the principal military adviser to the President, the Secretary of Defense and the National Security Council. By law, he is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer.

The Chairman convenes the meetings and coordinates the efforts of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), an advisory body within the Department of Defense comprising the Chairman, the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the chiefs of staff of the United States Army and United States Air Force, the Chief of Naval Operations, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. The Joint Staff is under the exclusive direction of the Chairman.

Prior to becoming Chairman, the general served as the Army’s 37th Chief of Staff.

Past assignments have taken him and his family across the globe during both peace and war from Platoon Leader to Combatant Commander. He is a 1974 graduate of the United States Military Academy and a career armor officer. As a company grade officer, he served with the 2nd Cavalry in United States Army Europe and with the 10th Cavalry at Fort Carson. Following troop command he earned his Masters of Arts in English from Duke University and was assigned to the English Department at West Point.

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Thus far, the General’s military career has spanned some four decades, allowing him to see first-hand the vast changes in the world, and in war, from the Cold War era to present day counter-terrorism. A fact of his daily life is a small wooden box that sits on his desk in the Pentagon.

The box, filled with 129 laminated cards, each bearing the photograph of one of the 129 service members who died under his command in Baghdad in 2003-2004.

In 1991, Gen. Dempsey deployed with the Third Armored Division in support of OPERATION DESERT STORM. Following DESERT STORM, he commanded 4th Battalion 67th Armor (Bandits) in Germany for two years and then departed to become Armor Branch Chief in US Army Personnel Command.

From 1996-1998 he served as the 67th Colonel of the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment. Following this assignment as the Army’s “senior scout” he served on the Joint Staff as an Assistant Deputy Director in J-5 and as Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

From September 2001 to June 2003, General Dempsey served in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia training and advising the Saudi Arabian National Guard. In June of 2003, General Dempsey took command of the 1st Armored Division in Baghdad, Iraq. After 14 months in Iraq, General Dempsey redeployed the division to Germany and completed his command tour in July of 2005. He then returned to Iraq for two years in August of 2005 to train and equip the Iraqi Security Forces as Commanding General of MNSTC-I.

Photo: Ms. Carroll Kim (TRADOC)

As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dempsey is the nation’s highest-ranking military officer.

From August 2007 through October 2008, Gen. Dempsey served as the Deputy Commander and then Acting Commander of U.S. Central Command. Before becoming Chief of Staff of the Army, he commanded US Army Training and Doctrine Command from December 2008-March 2011.

General Dempsey’s awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Distinguished Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Bronze Star with “V” Device and Oak Leaf Cluster, the Combat Action Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. In addition to his Masters’ Degree in English, he holds Masters’ Degrees in Military Art and in National Security Studies.

General Dempsey and his high school sweetheart, Deanie, have three children: Chris, Megan, and Caitlin, who have each served in the United States Army. Chris remains on active duty.

Source: Army.mil

Photo: Spc. John G. Martinez, USA.

During a 2008 ceremony, Gen. Dempsey receives his promotion to 4-star general and is honorably pinned by his wife, Deanie, and son, Capt. Chris Dempsey.

Gen. Dempsey speaks during the unveiling of the portrait commemorating his tenure as the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army held in the Pentagon Nov. 20, 2012.

Admiral James A. “Sandy” Winnefeld, Jr. Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Winnefeld served with three fighter squadrons flying the F-14 Tomcat and was an instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School. dmiral James A. Winnefeld, Jr., serves as the ninth Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this capacity, he is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Nation’s second highest-ranking military officer.

Admiral Winnefeld graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology and received his commission from the Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps program. He subsequently served with three fighter squadrons flying the F-14 Tomcat and as an instructor at the Navy Fighter Weapons School.

Admiral Winnefeld’s unit commands at sea include Fighter Squadron 211, USS Cleveland (LPD 7), and USS Enterprise (CVN 65). He led “Big E” through her 18th deployment, which included combat operations in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom immediately after the terrorist acts of Sept. 11, 2001. As Commander, Carrier Strike Group TWO/Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group, he led Task Forces 50, 152, and 58 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and maritime interception operations in the Arabian Gulf. He also served as Commander, United States SIXTH Fleet, Commander NATO Allied Joint Command Lisbon, and Commander Striking and Support Forces NATO. Winnefeld was the commanding officer of the USS Enterprise during the September 11 attacks. The USS Enterprise was headed to Cape Town, South Africa, for one last port call before returning home after a six-month deployment near the Persian Gulf. The crew was watching television at sea on September 11th and watched the hijacked United 38

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Airlines Flight 175 airliner strike the south tower of the World Trade Center. Acting without authorization from the National Command Authority, then-Captain Winnefeld gave the order to put the ship’s rudder over (180° degree turn) to take station in the Arabian Sea. The carrier’s aircraft were within range of Afghanistan the next morning. For over three weeks, aircraft from USS Enterprise flew nearly 700 missions and dropped large amounts of ordnance over Afghanistan. The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Vern Clark praised Winnefeld and credited him for taking initiative as well as for USS Enterprise’s crew readiness.

His shore tours include service in the Joint Staff Operations Directorate (J-3), as Senior Aide to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as Executive Assistant to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

As a flag officer he served ashore as director, Warfare Programs and Transformational Concepts, United States Fleet Forces Command, as Director of Joint Innovation and Experimentation at United States Joint Forces Command, and as the Director for Strategic Plans and Policy (J-5) on the Joint Staff. He most recently served as the Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).

Admiral Winnefeld’s awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal, and five Battle Efficiency awards.

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Lieutenant General David L. Goldfein Director, Joint Staff

As the Director, General Goldfein assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in fulfilling his responsibilities as the principal military adviser to the President and Secretary of Defense. t. Gen. David L. Goldfein is the Director, Joint Staff, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. The Director assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in fulfilling his responsibilities as the principal military adviser to the President and Secretary of Defense by developing and providing strategic direction, policy guidance and planning focus to the Joint Staff and by fostering clear communication among the President, Secretary of Defense, Unified Commands, and Services.

General Goldfein received his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1983. He has commanded the 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman AFB, N.M.; 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany; 366th Operations Group, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho; and the 555th Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy. General Goldfein is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. He deployed to Southwest Asia for operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and to the Vicenza Combined Air Operations Center for Operation Deliberate Force. As commander of the Triple Nickel, he led his squadron in Operation Allied Force.

Gen. Goldfein received his Bachelor of Science degree in philosophy, in 1983 from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1987 he obtained his Master’s degree in business administration, from Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma.

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His major awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster; Distinguished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters; Air Medal with silver and bronze oak leaf clusters.

The Director of the Joint Staff (DJS) is a three-star officer who assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with the management of the Joint Staff, an organization composed of approximately equal numbers of officers contributed by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, who have been assigned to assist the Chairman with the unified strategic direction, operation, and integration of the combatant land, naval, and air forces. The Director also chairs meetings of the Operations Deputies, a subsidiary body comprising the Director and a three-star delegate from each service who preview or resolve issues before they are escalated to the level of the four-star Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The Director of the Joint Staff is selected by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in consultation with the other members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and subject to the approval of the Secretary of Defense.

As with all three- and four-star positions, the Director’s appointment is subject to Senate confirmation. The position of Director is considered one of the most desirable three-star billets in the United States military establishment, for the position has historically served as a large steppingstone for an officer to be considered for a four-star billet.

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Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert Chief of Naval Operations

The CNO is a military adviser to the National Security Council, Homeland Security Council, Secretary of Defense, and the President.

Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert is a native of Butler, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1975 and completed studies in nuclear power for service as a submarine officer.

His career as a submariner includes assignments aboard USS Flying Fish (SSN 673), USS Tautog (SSN 639), Submarine NR-1 and USS Michigan (SSBN 727 - Gold Crew), culminating in command of USS Honolulu (SSN 718) from March 1991 to July 1993.

Subsequent fleet command assignments include Commander, Submarine Squadron 11; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Marianas; Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet (August 2004 to September 2006); and, Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (September 2007 to July 2009).

Greenert has served in various fleet support and financial management positions, including deputy chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8); deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; chief of staff, U.S. 7th Fleet; head, Navy Programming Branch and director, Operations Division Navy Comptroller. Most recently he served as 36th vice chief of naval operations (August 2009 to August 2011).

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Admiral Stockdale Award for inspirational leadership. He considers those awards earned throughout his career associated with unit performance to be most satisfying and representative of naval service.

Greenert became the 30th Chief of Naval Operations September 23, 2011.

The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is a statutory office (10 U.S.C. ยง 5033) held by a four-star admiral in the United States Navy, and is the most senior naval officer assigned to serve in the Department of the Navy. The office is a military adviser and deputy to the Secretary of the Navy. In a separate capacity as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (10 U.S.C. ยง 151) the CNO is a military adviser to the National Security Council, the Homeland Security Council, the Secretary of Defense, and the President.

The CNO reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources, and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities assigned by the Secretary. Under the authority of the Secretary of the Navy, the CNO also designates naval personnel and naval resources to the commanders of Unified Combatant Commands. The CNO also performs all other functions prescribed under 10 U.S.C. ยง 5033 and those assigned by the secretary or delegates those duties and responsibilities to other officers in his administration.

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General James F. Amos Commandant of the Marine Corps

n October 22, 2010 General James F. Amos became the 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps. As a Marine Aviator, General Amos has held command at all levels from Lieutenant Colonel to Lieutenant General.

Among General Amos’ command tours were Marine Wing Support Squadron 173 from 1985-1986; Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 – attached to Carrier Air Wing 8 onboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) – from 1991-1993; Marine Aircraft Group 31 from 1996-1998.

In August 2002, Amos assumed command of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and deployed to Kuwait and Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Amos served as Commanding General of the II Marine policy, plans, and programs for the Marine Corps as well as advising the Expeditionary Force from July 2004 to July 2006.

President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, the The General’s many staff assignments have included tours with Homeland Security Council, and the Secretary of the Navy on matters Marine Aircraft Groups 15 and 31, the III Marine Amphibious Force, involving the Marine Corps.

Training Squadron Seven, The Basic School, and with the MAGTF Staff Source: Marines.mil Training Program. Additionally, he was assigned to NATO as Deputy Commander, Naval Striking Forces, Southern Europe, Naples Italy where he commanded NATO’s Kosovo Verification Center, and later served as Chief of Staff, U.S. Joint Task Force Noble Anvil during the air campaign over Serbia.

General Amos’ personal decorations include the Navy Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Gold Star, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.

Born in the Wendell, Idaho, Amos graduated from the University of Idaho in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance and economics. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant through NROTC. The Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) is normally the highest-ranking officer in the United States (center) Gen. Amos, and Sgt Major Michael P. Barrett with Marine Security Guard detachment Marine Corps and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. at the U.S. Embassy in Singapore, Sept. 2014. Amos and Barrett visited the Marines to thank The CMC reports directly to the United States Secretary and update them on current events within the Marine Corps. of the Navy and is responsible for ensuring the organization, 44

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Photo: Sgt. Gabriela Garcia, USMC

General Amos is the first Marine Corps aviator to serve as commandant.

General Mark A. Welsh III Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force

General Welsh is responsible for the organization, training and equipping of 690,000 activeduty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. en. Mark A. Welsh III is a four-star general and serves as the 20 Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, th

General Welsh was born in San Antonio, Texas. He entered the Air Force in June 1976 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy. He has

Washington, D.C. As Chief, he is the senior

been assigned to numerous operational, command and staff positions. Prior

uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the

to his current position, he was Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

organization, training and equipping of 690,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas.

Under the authority, direction and control of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff presides over the Air Staff, acts as the Secretary’s executive agent in carrying out approved plans, and exercises supervision, consistent with authority assigned to Commanders of the Combatant Commands, over organizations and members of the Air Force as determined by the Secretary. The Chief of Staff may also perform other duties as assigned by either the President, the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of the Air Force.

As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the general and other

The General is a command pilot with more than 3,300 flying hours in the F-16, A-10, T-37 and TG-7A. Among his many awards and decorations, Gen. Welsh has been a recipient of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster and Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters.

In late 2013, as part of a series of efforts to enhance communication with Airmen, Gen. Welsh released the first of a new video series called “Airman to Airman.”

The videos were created to serve as an opportunity to inform Airmen on the challenges that are being faced by the Air Force in the years ahead, and to help airmen understand the logic behind certain decisions that are and will be made in terms of the growth, and/or

service chiefs function as military advisers to the Secretary of Defense,

reduction of the Air Force and the strategies that will be implemented

National Security Council and the President. The Chief of Staff is

to deal with reorganization and change.

typically the highest-ranking officer on active-duty in the U.S. Air Force unless the Chairman and/or the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are Air Force officers.

The “Airman to Airman” videos will be distributed on af.mil, the Air Force Portal as well as various other social media platforms.

Source: USAF.mil

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Lieutenant General James “JJ” Jackson Chief, Air Force Reserve

As commander of Air Force Reserve Command, Lieutenant General Jackson has full responsibility for the supervision of all U.S. Air Force Reserve units around the world. t. Gen. James “JJ” Jackson is the chief of Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., and commander, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. As chief of Air Force Reserve, he serves as principal adviser on reserve matters to the secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force Chief of Staff. As commander of Air Force Reserve Command, he has full responsibility for the supervision of all U.S. Air Force Reserve units around the world.

Lt. Gen. Jackson was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Air Force following his graduation from the United States Air Force Academy in 1978 where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in human factors engineering.

For the next 14 years, he served as an active-duty instructor pilot and evaluator, accumulating over 3600 flight hours that included flying tours in Europe and the Pacific in the F-4 Phantom, F-16 Fighting Falcon, and KC-135 Stratotanker.

In 1990, he completed a Master of Science degree at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. In 1992, he transferred to the Air Force Reserve, where he has served ever since. From 2010 to 2012, Jackson was Deputy Chief of Air Force Reserve Command. In July 2012, he was promoted to his current position as Chief.

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Headquarters U.S. Pacific Command and Headquarters U.S. Air Force.

Among the Lt. General’s major awards and decorations are the Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster; Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster; Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters; Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster; and the Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters.

The Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) is a Major Command (MAJCOM). It is the federally controlled Air Reserve Component (ARC) of the U.S. Air Force, consisting of duly-appointed commissioned officers and enlisted airmen.

AFRC supports the Air Force mission to defend the United States through the control and exploitation of air and space by supporting Global Engagement. AFRC also plays an integral role in the day-to-day Air Force mission and is not strictly a force held in reserve for possible war or contingency operations.

The Federal Reserve component of the United States Air Force, AFRC has approximately 450 aircraft assigned for which it has sole control. As well, it has access to several hundred additional active duty USAF aircraft via AFRC “Associate” wings that are collocated with active duty Air Force wings, sharing access to those aircraft.. The inventory includes the latest, most capable models of aircraft that are also assigned to the active-duty U.S. Air Force. On any given day, 99 percent of AFRC’s aircraft are mission-ready and able to deploy within 72 hours.

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General Raymond T. Odierno Chief of Staff, United States Army

General Odierno was the 2009 recipient of the Naval War College Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award for his strategic leadership and insight. eneral Raymond T. “Ray” Odierno is a United States Army general and the 38th Chief of Staff of the Army.

General Odierno most recently commanded United States Joint Forces Command from October 2010 until its disestablishment in August 2011.

From October 2001 to June 2004, General Odierno commanded the 4th Infantry Division, leading the division during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from April 2003 to March 2004.

From December 2006 to February 2008, he served as the Commanding General, Multi-National Corps – Iraq (III Corps) as the operational commander of the surge of forces.

General Odierno is the twelfth American military officer to command at the Division, Corps, and Army level during the same conflict and only the second to have this honor since the Vietnam War. He assumed his current assignment on September 7, 2011.

Prior to commanding III Corps, he served as Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, where he was the primary military advisor to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice from 3 November 2004 to 1 May 2006.

General Odierno was the 2009 recipient of the Naval War College Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award for his strategic leadership and insight.

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The General holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from West Point and a master’s degree in Nuclear Effects Engineering from North Carolina State University. He is a graduate of the Army War College and holds a master’s degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. He also holds two honorary degrees, a Doctorate in Humane Letters from North Carolina State University and a Doctorate of Laws Honoris Causa from the Institute of World Politics.

Among General Odierno’s many awards and decorations are four Defense Distinguished Service Medals, two Army Distinguished Service Medals, the Defense Superior Service Medal, six Legions of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, four Meritorious Service Medals, and the Combat Action Badge. He has also received the Secretary of State Distinguished Service Medal and Orders of Military Merit from Brazil, Colombia, Romania, and Italy.

General Odierno is married to his high school sweetheart, Linda.

They have three children and four grandchildren. Their oldest son, Army Captain (Retired) Tony Odierno, is a combat veteran.

The Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) is a statutory office held by a four-star general in the United States Army, and is the most senior uniformed officer assigned to serve in the Department of the Army.

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General Frank J. Grass

Chief, National Guard Bureau eneral Frank J. Grass serves as the 27th Chief, National Guard Bureau and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He serves as a military adviser to the President, Secretary of Defense, National Security Council and is the Department of Defense’s official channel of communication to the Governors and State Adjutants General on all matters pertaining to the National Guard.

He is responsible for ensuring that the more than 470,000 Army and Air National Guard personnel are accessible, capable and ready to protect the homeland and to provide combat resources to the Army and Air Force.

Among his previous assignments, General Grass has served as Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command and Vice Commander, United States Element, North American Aerospace Defense Command (USELEMNORAD) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

General Grass enlisted in the Missouri Army National Guard in October 1969 and attended the Missouri Army National Guard Military Academy Officer Candidate School and was commissioned in the Engineer Corps in 1981. He has served in a variety of command and staff positions as a traditional National Guard Soldier, in the Active Guard and Reserve program, and on active duty. In his first general officer assignment, he served as Deputy Director of the Army National Guard in Arlington, Virginia.

The Chief of the National Guard Bureau (CNGB) is the head of the National Guard Bureau, which is a joint activity of the Department of Defense, and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Chief of the National Guard Bureau is the highest-ranking officer in the National Guard of the United States; which is a joint reserve component of the United States Army and the United States Air Force.

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officers holding the rank of major general or above, who also meets the requirements for the position as determined by defense secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, under the advice and/or recommendation from their respective state governors and their service secretary.

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General Grass is responsible for ensuring that the more than 470,000 Army and Air National Guard personnel are accessible, capable and ready to protect the homeland and to provide combat resources to the Army and Air Force.

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DOUGLAS MacARTHUR (1880-1964)

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acArthur was the son of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur Jr., and followed in his father’s footsteps.

He graduated from West Point in 1903, first in his class, and began his career serving under his father in the Philippines.

During World War I, he went to France and commanded a brigade at Saint-Mihiel and a division during the Meuse-Argonne campaign. After the war, he returned to the Philippines as a major general. He retired from the Army in August 1936 to become the Philippine government’s field marshal. As war with Japan became imminent, President Roosevelt reinstated MacArthur as a lieutenant general commanding U.S. forces in the Far East.

Though he was warned repeatedly that the Philippines could be struck by Japan, and was provided with B-17 bombers to defend against an attack, MacArthur believed the islands would not be invaded before the spring of 1942. This miscalculation led to faulty vigilance and would have resulted in the removal of any other commander but MacArthur. Instead, he was ordered to Australia to stem the Japanese advance, awarded the Medal of Honor for the defense of the Philippines, and became the supreme commander of Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific.

Gen MacArthur arriving with Australian Allied Commanders October 1942, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. L to R: Frank Forde (Australian Minister for the Army); Gen MacArthur; Gen Sir Thomas Blamey; Lt Gen George C. Kenney; Lt Gen Edmund Herring; BG Gen Kenneth Walker.

Always a superb strategist, MacArthur stopped the Japanese drive on New Guinea and recovered western New Britain. In November 1942 he began leap-frogging forces along the northern coast of New Guinea to Morotai in the Molucca Islands, which reopened the way to the Philippines.

On October 20, 1944, he led the invasion of Leyte, fulfilling his promise to return to the Philippines. President Roosevelt raised MacArthur to general of the armies and put him in charge of planning the invasion of Japan, which was preempted by Japan’s surrender. MacArthur remained in Tokyo as supreme commander of the occupation forces and administered the defeated country with benevolence. He was still there when North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950.

As supreme commander of United Nations forces in Korea, MacArthur conceived one of the greatest double envelopments in military history. Using a force strong enough to hold a perimeter in the southeastern corner of Korea, he sent a strong amphibious force to assault Inchon in the northwestern corner of the country. The resulting “pincers” movement virtually destroyed the North Korean army. He followed this brilliant move and stepped on the toes of Communist China.

Neither President Truman nor the United Nations wanted China drawn into the Korean War, but MacArthur, mainly from arrogance, allowed it to happen. After he was recalled to the United States and replaced by Lieutenant General Matthew Ridgway, MacArthur retired.

Though egotistical and controversial, MacArthur was nevertheless one of the greatest generals of World War II and of history. His amphibious campaigns were masterpieces of strategy and boldness, and were noted for their efficiency and low casualty rates. Despite his flamboyance, MacArthur cared for his men and believed thorough planning would save lives – and it did.

GEORGE S. PATTON (1885-1945)

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atton was descended from an old Virginia military family but was born in San Gabriel, California.

He attended the Virginia Military Institute and went on to West Point, graduating in 1909.

After placing fifth in the modern pentathlon at the 1912 Olympics, Patton joined the cavalry when men still rode horses, and he never left the branch after it became mechanized. He learned a great deal about fighting while serving under General John J. Pershing, and during World War I he organized and led the 1st Tank Brigade during the Saint-Mihiel and Meuse-Argonna campaigns late in 1918.

During the postwar years, Patton spread his time between studying and advancing tank technology (a series of tanks were named for him), serving on the general staff, and attending the Army War College. By April 1941 he had risen in the ranks to major general and was in command of the 2nd Armored Division. By then, Patton had earned the reputation of having a uniquely gifted military mind, immense energy, and a penchant for being blunt.

Patton participated in the planning of Operation Torch and in November 1942 commanded the landings in French Morocco. He replaced Major General Lloyd Fredendall following the defeat at Kasserine Pass on March 3, 1943, and assumed command of the 2nd Army Corps. Temporarily relieved of duty after a minor quarrel with the British, Patton subsequently took command of the 1st Armored Corps, which later became the 7th Army. His brilliant campaign in Sicily during July and August of 1943 was overshadowed by a highly-publicized face-slapping incident in a hospital

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On D-Day in 1944, when the allies invaded Normandy, President Eisenhower granted Patton command of the 3rd U.S. Army.

Under Patton’s leadership, the 3rd Army swept across France, capturing town after town. “Keep on advancing… whether we go over, under, or through the enemy,” Patton told his troops.

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Lt Gen Patton discusses military strategy with Lt Col Lyle Bernard, a prominent figure in the second daring amphibious landing behind enemy lines on Sicily’s north coast,1943.

on August 3rd. Patton despised cowardice, and when he found a soldier skulking in a hospital bed with no evidence of an injury, he called him a “damned coward” and slapped his face in the presence of reporters. After the incident made national news, General Eisenhower brought Patton to England and tried to keep him out of trouble until the Normandy campaign.

Patton sulked for five months before Eisenhower gave him command of the newly formed 3rd Army. He landed in France on July 6, 1944, broke out of Normandy with his tanks, advanced east across France, wheeled suddenly north, and struck the flank of the German army. When the German Ardennes offensive in December 1944 threatened to swallow up a surrounded American division at Bastogne, Patton pushed the 3rd Army through mud and snow and relieved Bastogne on December 26, 1944. He pressed on to the Rhine under stiff resistance, crossed it on March 22nd, and pushed through central Germany into Bavaria. By May 8, when Germany surrendered, his spearheads had reached into Czechoslovakia.

Now without a war to fight, Patton’s inappropriate political comments once again put him at odds with Eisenhower. Removed from command of the 3rd Army, Patton moved to the 15th Army, which had few troops and existed mainly on paper. With one day to go before his return to the United States, a car he was riding in was hit by a truck. Patton was paralyzed from the neck down and died less than two weeks later.

Like many field commanders, Patton was a warrior and not a politician. His tactics were brilliant. By any measure, he became America’s greatest leader of heavy-armor forces, as well of one of America’s outstanding field commanders.

OMAR NELSON BRADLEY (1893-1981)

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radley, the son of schoolteacher, was born into poverty in rural Randolph County, near Clark, Missouri. He attended country schools where his father taught. When Omar was 13 his father, with whom he credited passing on to him a love of books, baseball and shooting, died. His mother moved to Moberly and remarried. Bradley graduated from Moberly High School in 1910, an outstanding student and captain of both the baseball and football teams.

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Bradley was working as a boilermaker at the Wabash Railroad when he was encouraged by his Sunday school teacher to take the entrance examination for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY. Bradley had been planning on saving his money to enter the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he intended to study law. He finished second in the West Point placement exams at Jefferson Barracks Military Post in St. Louis.

The first place winner was unable to accept the Congressional appointment, deferring instead to Bradley. While at the academy, Bradley’s focus on sports prevented him from excelling academically. He was a baseball star and was considered one of the most outstanding college players in the nation his junior and senior seasons at West Point, noted as both a power hitter and an outfielder with one of the best arms in his day. While at West Point, Bradley joined the local Masonic Lodge in Highland Falls, New York.

At West Point Bradley played three years of varsity baseball including the 1914 team, from which every player remaining in the army became a general. He graduated from West Point in 1915 as part of a class that contained many future generals, and which military historians have called “the class the stars fell on”. There were ultimately 59 generals in that graduating class, among which Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower attained the rank of General of the Army.

During World War II Bradley did not receive a front-line command until early 1943, after Operation Torch. He had been given VIII Corps, but instead was sent to North Africa to be Eisenhower’s front-line troubleshooter. At Bradley’s suggestion, II Corps, which had just suffered the devastating loss at the Kasserine Pass, was overhauled from top to bottom, and Eisenhower installed George S. Patton as corps commander.

Patton requested Bradley as his deputy, but Bradley retained the right to represent Eisenhower as well.

For the front-line command, Bradley was promoted to temporary lieutenant general in March 1943 and succeeded Patton as head of II Corps in April, directed it in the final Tunisian battles of April and May. Bradley continued to command the Second Corps in the invasion of Sicily.

Bradley was a United States Army field commander in North Africa and Europe during World War II, and a General of the Army. From the Normandy landings through the end of the war in Europe, Bradley had command of all U.S. ground forces invading Germany from the west; he ultimately commanded forty-three divisions and 1.3 million men, the largest body of American soldiers ever to serve under a U.S. field commander. After the war, Bradley headed the Veterans Administration and became Chief of Staff of the United States Army. In 1949, he was appointed the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the following year oversaw the policy-making for the Korean War, before retiring from active service in 1953.

Gen Bradley receiving the Five star rank from Pres. Truman, 1950. General Bradley was the last of only nine people to hold five-star rank in the United States Armed Forces.

From the Normandy landings through the end of the war in Europe, Bradley had command of all U.S. ground forces invading Germany from the west; he ultimately commanded forty-three divisions and 1.3 million men, the largest body of American soldiers ever to serve under a U.S. field commander.

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MATTHEW B. RIDGWAY (1895-1993)

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idgway was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia, to Colonel Thomas Ridgway, an artillery officer. He graduated in 1912 from English High School in Boston and following in his father’s footsteps, he applied to West Point, where after two attempts at the entrance exam was finally admitted.

At West Point he served as a manager of the football team. In 1917, he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. A year after he graduated, he was assigned to West Point as an instructor in Spanish. He was disappointed that he was not assigned to combat duty in World War I, feeling that “the soldier who had had no share in this last great victory of good over evil would be ruined.”

In 1930, he became an advisor to the Governor-General of the Philippines. He graduated from the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1935 and from the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, in 1937. During the 1930s he served as Assistant Chief of Staff of VI Corps, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Second United States Army, and Assistant Chief of Staff of the Fourth United States Army. General George Marshall assigned Ridgway to the War Plans Division shortly after the outbreak of World War II in Europe in September 1939. He served in the War Plans Division until January 1942, and was promoted to brigadier general that month.

Best known for saving the UN effort in the Korean War, Ridgway was also a celebrated leader in World War II. He was born at Fort Monroe, Virginia, and graduated from West Point in 1917. During World War I, Ridgway served with the 3rd Infantry Regiment but did not go overseas. During the postwar years, the army sent Ridgway to China and the Philippines. He periodically returned stateside to attend high-level military training. In December 1941 he joined the 82nd Infantry Division, which he later commanded as the 82nd Airborne, one of the army’s new airborne divisions.

In early 1943 Major General Ridgway brought the division to the Mediterranean and on July 9-10 made the first American airborne assault on Sicily. He led elements of the division during the September 9 amphibious assault on Salerno. On D-day, June 6, 1944, he parachuted into France with his troops. In August he moved up to command the 18th Airborne Corps, which consisted of the 82nd Maj Gen Ridgway (center), Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division, and staff, overlooking the battlefield near and 101st Airborne Divisions, and led his Ribera, Sicily, 25 July 1943.

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men in the airborne assault at Arnhem on September 17. He played a major role in stemming the German Ardennes offensive in December 1944 and later participated in the Rhineland and the Ruhr campaigns, during which he received his third star.

Ridgway’s greatest hour came during the Korean War, when the Joint Chiefs of Staff sent him to Korea to clean up MacArthur’s mess. The Chinese had led MacArthur’s UN forces reeling back from the Manchurian border in December 1950, recaptured the South Korean capital of Seoul, and threatened to drive US forces completely out of Korea. Ridgway stopped the counteroffensive 75 miles south of Seoul and gradually re-established control of the area, fighting his way back to the original border between the two Koreas. For the next several months, he fought a battle of containment, forcing the enemy to throw hundreds of thousands of men into his stubborn mincing machine before agreeing to truce talks. Ridgway’s strategy of containment became the adopted policy of the United States throughout the Cold War. After serving briefly as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, Ridgway returned to the United States in October 1953 to become the Army’s chief of staff during the Eisenhower administration. Because of his personal policy of Communist containment, he probably kept the Unites States from becoming involved in the Vietnam War for ten years.

Ridgway did not believe in massive retaliation to Communist threats, but he did sanction “flexible response”, which is the strategy he followed that ended the Korean War. With the exception of Vietnam, it is the same policy American presidents followed until the Iraq War in 2003.

H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF (1934-2012)

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orn in Trenton, New Jersey, Schwarzkopf was an army brat whose father served on both World Wars. Like his father, he graduated from West Point, and in June 1956 he became a second lieutenant in the infantry.

The man who became known as “Stormin’ Norman” served two tours in Vietnam, first as an advisor to the South Vietnamese in 1965 and later as commander of the 23rd Infantry Division, where he earned the first of three Silver Stars and Two Purple Hearts Promoted to colonel, he returned to the United States in a body cast due to war injuries. After reaching home, Schwarzkopf was shocked by the public’s hostility to the war and considered resigning. He privately blamed the government for becoming involved in a war with unclear objectives and a misconceived strategy.

Schwarzkopf remained in the army and for the next twenty years worked his way up the ladder by commanding the 172nd Brigade in Alaska and the 1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Washington. After serving as deputy director of plans for the Pacific command in 1978-80, he eventually became a major general and commanded the 24th Mechanized Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia. He returned to Fort Lewis in 1986 as a lieutenant general and took command of the 1st Corps. With his elevation the U.S. Central Command in 1988, he was responsible for planning Desert Shield, which became Desert Storm in January 1991, the ousting of Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

Nicknamed “Stormin’ Norman,” General Schwarzkopf was known for his fiery temper and his keen strategic mind.

He was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran who went on to command forces in Grenada and the Persian Gulf War. During the liberation of Kuwait, he and his troops drove out Saddam Hussein’s forces in only six weeks.

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Gen Schwarzkopf, commander of U.S. Central Command, speaks to U.S. soldiers inside a hangar while visiting a base camp during Operation Desert Shield, April 1, 1992.

In this capacity Schwarzkopf planned, organized, and executed the largest U.S. mechanized combat operation since 1945. Between August 1990 and January 1991, he assembled 765,000 troops, of which 541,000 were American-from 28 countries, hundreds of ships, and thousands of tanks and aircraft.

When a six-week aerial bombardment failed to bring Saddam, Hussein to the negotiating table, Schwarzkopf drew Iraqi forces out of position with a fake amphibious landing and performed what he termed an “end run” around Iraq’s vaunted Republican Guard. He cut the enemy’s communications, destroyed their supply lines, and in 1090 days forced Saddam to adopt a cease-fire. Total U.S. casualties were 293 killed and 467 wounded.

Schwarzkopf could have marched into Baghdad with little resistance, and he expressed a willingness to do so. But UN resolutions did not include the capture of Iraq, so Schwarzkopf stood down. Somewhat annoyed by not finishing the job, he retired from the Army in 1992.

Schwarzkopf executed a classic campaign and left no messes within the scope of his task. He understood his orders and performed them with few casualties and received much praise from the world community.

Colin Luther Powell (1937- )

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owell was born in 1937 in Harlem, in the New York City borough of Manhattan, to Jamaican immigrant parents, and was raised in the South Bronx. He graduated from Morris High School in 1954 and went on to earn a BS degree in geology from the City College of New York in 1958. He later earned an MBA degree from the George Washington University in 1971, after his second tour in Vietnam.

Powell is a retired four-star general in the United States Army and was the

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65th United States Secretary of State, serving under U.S. President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, the first African American to serve in that position. During his military career, Powell also served as National Security Advisor (1987–1989), as Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), holding the latter position during the Persian Gulf War. He was the first, and so far the only, African American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was the first of two consecutive African American office-holders to hold the key Administration position of U.S. Secretary of State.

Powell’s last military assignment, from October 1, 1989, to September 30, 1993, was as the 12th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the highest military position in the Department of Defense. At age 52, he became the youngest officer, and first Afro-Caribbean American, to serve in this position. Powell was also the first JCS Chair who received his commission through ROTC. During this time, he oversaw 28 crises, including the invasion of Panama in 1989 to remove General Manuel Noriega from power and Operation Desert Storm in the 1991 Persian Gulf War. During these events, Powell earned his nickname, “the reluctant warrior.” He rarely advocated military intervention as the first solution to an international crisis, and instead usually prescribed diplomacy and containment.

As a military strategist, Powell advocated an approach to military conflicts that maximizes the potential for success and minimizes casualties. A component of this approach is the use of overwhelming force, which he applied to Operation Desert Storm in 1991. His approach has been dubbed the “Powell Doctrine”. Powell continued as chairman of the JCS into the Clinton presidency but considered himself not a good fit for that administration and stepped down.

During his chairmanship of the JCS, there was discussion of awarding Powell a fifth star, granting him the rank of General of the Army. However, it was never carried out.

Powell in November 1989, on his official Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff portrait.

Colin Powell was the first African American appointed as the U.S. Secretary of State, and the first, and so far the only, to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran whose distinguished military career included many presidential administration positions.

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JIU offers associates, bachelors, masters, professional certificates and doctorate degrees in the fields of business administration, business communication and education. All activeduty service members, veterans, spouses and dependents receive reduced tuition rates for undergraduate programs and a 20% scholarship for graduate programs.

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“JIU is dedicated to providing students with a quality education and a learning structure that is affordable and flexible for military personnel around the world. JIU believes that a dynamic, relevant and focused education is critical to advancing military careers, preparing troops for a career post-military, or empowering veterans to leverage past military experience in their chosen profession,” said Dr. Milton Goldberg, Chancellor, Jones International University.

The JIU School of Business develops strong business leaders that provide a global perspective within the organizations they serve. A JIU business degree can be applied to virtually any industry from criminal justice, healthcare, government and nonprofits, to entrepreneurship, which provides the perfect foundation for starting a business.

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Chuck Hagel

Sec Hagel speaks to service members with Regional Command (Southwest), Helmand province, Afghanistan, 2013.

ecretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel took office in 2013, only after being the first nominee for that office to have been filibustered. On February 26, 2013 the Senate voted for cloture on Hagel’s nomination and confirmed his nomination by a vote of 58-41.

Hagel joined the United States Army and volunteered to go to Vietnam, rising to the rank of Sergeant and serving as an infantry squad leader alongside his brother, Tom, with the Army’s 9th Infantry Division in 1968. He earned numerous military decorations and honors, including two Purple Hearts.

Following his tour in Vietnam, Secretary Hagel enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Using the G.I. Bill, he graduated in 1971 with a BA degree in History.

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of the largest independent cellular networks in the country. He also served as President and CEO of the USO; was the COO of the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations (G-7 Summit) in Houston, Texas; was Deputy Commissioner General of the United States for the 1982 World’s Fair, President of the Private Sector Council and President of McCarthy & Company, an Omaha based investment bank.

Secretary Hagel was elected to the United States Senate in 1996, and was re-elected in 2002 and represented Nebraska until his retirement in 2008.

Hagel previously served as a professor at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

Secretary Hagel is author of the 2008 book America: Our Next Chapter.

Source: Defense.gov

Upon taking office, Chuck Hagel made history by becoming the first enlisted combat veteran to lead the Department of Defense.

Chuck Hagel, U.S. Secretary of Defense University of Nebraska at Omaha Alumnus

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John Kerry

he Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser.

The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service, and U.S. Agency for International Development.

On February 1, 2013, John Forbes Kerry was sworn in as the 68th Secretary of State of the United States, becoming the first sitting Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman to become Secretary in over a century.

Secretary Kerry joined the State Department after 28 years in the United States Senate, the last four as Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Secretary Kerry was born on December 11, 1943, at Fitzsimons Army Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, one of four children of the late Rosemary Forbes Kerry and Richard Kerry, a Foreign Service Officer.

Shortly before he graduated from Yale University, Secretary Kerry enlisted to serve in the United States Navy, and went on to serve two tours of duty. He served in combat as a Swift Boat skipper patrolling the rivers of the Mekong Delta, returning home from Vietnam with a Silver Star, a Bronze Star with Combat V, and three Purple Hearts.

Back in the United States, Secretary Kerry began to forcefully speak out against the Vietnam War. Testifying at the invitation of Chairman J. William Fulbright before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he asked the poignant question, “How do you ask a man to be the last man to die for a mistake?” As an advocate for his fellow veterans, he co-founded the Vietnam Veterans of America, and later as a United States Senator, fought to secure veterans’ benefits, extension of the G.I. Bill for Higher Education, and improved treatment for PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).

In 1976, Secretary Kerry received his law degree from Boston College Law School and went to work as a prosecutor in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts in 1982, and 2 years later, he was elected to the United States Senate.

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In 2009, Secretary Kerry became Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, assuming a leadership role on key foreign policy and national security issues facing the United States, including Afghanistan and Pakistan, nuclear nonproliferation, and global climate change. His service as Chairman built on his previous Senate work that included helping to expose the Iran-Contra scandal and leadership on global AIDS. As Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on POW/MIA Affairs, he worked to learn the truth about American soldiers missing in Vietnam and to normalize relations with that country.

In 2010, as Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary Kerry was instrumental in the ratification of the New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) Treaty, a vital nuclear arms reduction agreement with Russia that helps steer both countries away from dangerous nuclear confrontations.

In his 28 years on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Secretary Kerry chaired the Asia and Middle East subcommittees where he authored and passed major legislation on international drug trafficking, international money laundering, humanitarian aid, and climate change, and he helped negotiate the UN’s genocide tribunal to prosecute war crimes in Cambodia.

He also held senior positions on the Finance, Commerce, and Small Business committees, as well as served as a member of the bipartisan Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction, where he worked across party lines to try and reduce the country’s debt and strengthen our economy. Prior to his departure from the Senate, Secretary Kerry was the seventh-most senior Senator.

Secretary Kerry was the Democratic Party’s nominee for President of the United States in 2004.

Secretary Kerry is the author of best-selling books, including A Call to Service: My Vision for a Better America and This Moment on Earth, a book on the environment which he co-authored with his wife, Teresa Heinz Kerry.

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Revered Navy Commander n the summer of 2013, retired Navy admiral, Mike Mullen, was sought out to join the board of director’s of Sprint. Additionally, he was also appointed to serve as the company’s security director. In that role, he will oversee Sprint’s compliance with the company’s National Security Agreement with the U.S. government and serve as the U.S. government’s contact for all security-related matters.

During his distinguished 43-year Naval career, the Admiral was appointed twice, to serve as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Until his retirement, he was the principal military advisor to former president George W. Bush and current president Barrack Obama, as well as two Secretaries of Defense, the National Security Council and the Homeland Security Council.

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Adm. Mike Mullen addresses servicemembers attending the USO Holiday Tour stop in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

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In 2010, he was appointed an Honorary Officer of the Order of Australia.

An auditorium was dedicated in his name March 1, 2012 before a graduation ceremony at the Surface Warfare Officers School in Newport, Rhode Island.

Admiral Mullen led nine USO tours to 13 different countries, lifting the spirits of more than 75,000 service men and women since his appointment to the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2007. As a fitting conclusion to his second appointment as the Chairmen, Mullen led a star-studded, eclectic group of celebrities on his final USO entertainment tour overseas in the summer of 2011. Among those, were Jon Stewart, host of Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show,’ on which Mullen made several appearances during his Naval career.

Mullen set the standard during his career as being a man of strong character; a man of integrity and morality who was well respected.

As he has moved into the private sector, he continues to share his wisdom as a leader in business, and member of the Washington Speaker’s Bureau.

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NATO Joint Force Command Naples/ Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe.

Mullen graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks in California in 1964 and then attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, as a recruited basketball player, graduating in 1968. He is also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School and earned a Master of Science in Operations Research degree from the Naval Postgraduate School.

In 1987, Mullen was awarded the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership. The Award is a United States Navy award established in 1980

by United States Secretary of the Navy, Edward Hidalgo, to honor the inspirational leadership of James Stockdale, a Medal of Honor recipient in the Vietnam War, who exhibited exemplary leadership while a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for nearly eight years.

In 2009 the U.S. Veterans group Soldier On awarded Admiral Mullen the first Soldier On Award, created for them by sculptor

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the distinction of being only the third naval officer in Navy history to be appointed to four different four-star assignments during his career; the others being the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples from October 2004 to May 2005, and as the 32nd Vice Chief of Naval Operations from August 2003 to August 2004.

As a seasoned officer, he commanded three ships: the gasoline tanker USS Noxubee (AOG 56), the guided missile destroyer USS Goldsborough (DDG 20) and the guided missile cruiser USS Yorktown (CG 48). As a flag officer, Mullen commanded CruiserDestroyer Group 2, the George Washington Battle Group and the U.S. 2nd Fleet/NATO Striking Fleet Atlantic.

Ashore Mullen served in leadership positions at the Naval Academy, in the Navy’s Bureau of Personnel, in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and on the Navy Staff. He was the 32nd Vice Chief of Naval Operations from August 2003 to October 2004. His last operational assignment was as commander,

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Secretary of the U.S. Navy

Ray Mabus

ay Mabus is a fourth-generation Mississippian whose father owned the local hardware store. After attending public schools, he graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi, with a B.A. in English and political science. He earned an M.A. in political science from Johns Hopkins University and a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School.

Mabus served in the Navy as a surface warfare officer from aboard the cruiser USS Little Rock from 1970 to 1972.

On March 27, 2009, Mabus was nominated by President Obama as Secretary of the Department of the Navy. He was sworn in on May 19, 2009, and held a ceremonial swearing in at Washington Navy Yard on June 18, 2009 where he was re-sworn in by the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates.

As the 75th United States Secretary of the Navy, Mabus leads America’s Navy and Marine Corps and is responsible for an annual budget in excess of $150 billion and almost 900,000 people.

The secretary of the Navy is responsible for conducting all the affairs of the Department of the Navy, including recruiting, organizing, supplying, equipping, training, and mobilizing.

Additionally, he oversees the construction, outfitting, and repair of naval ships, equipment and facilities, and is responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and programs that are consistent with the national security policies and objectives established by the President and the Secretary of Defense.

Prior to joining the Obama administration, Mabus served in a variety of top posts in government and the private sector. In 1988, he was elected Governor of Mississippi. As the youngest governor of Mississippi in more than 100 years at the time of his election, he stressed education and job creation. He passed B.E.S.T. (Better Education for Success Tomorrow), one of the most comprehensive education reform programs in America, and was named one of Fortune Magazine’s top ten education governors.

During the Clinton administration, he was appointed Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1994. During his tenure as Ambassador, a crisis with Iraq was successfully averted and Saudi Arabia officially abandoned the boycott of United States businesses that trade with Israel.

In the corporate world, Mabus was Chairman and CEO of Foamex, a large manufacturing company, which he led out of bankruptcy in less than 9 months paying all creditors in full and saving equity.

Among his awards are the U.S. Department of Defense Distinguished Public Service Award, the U.S. Army’s Distinguished Civilian Service Award, the Martin Luther King Social Responsibility Award from the King Center in Atlanta, the National Wildlife Federation Conservation Achievement Award, the King Abdul Aziz Award from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Mississippi Association After a flight demonstration in 2010 at Joint Base Andrews, Md, Sec. Mabus received an autographed photo from of Educators’ Friend of Education Award.

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Secretary Mabus leads America’s Navy and Marine Corps and is responsible for an annual budget in excess of $150 billion and almost 900,000 people.

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John M. McHu gh Secretary of the U.S. Army

Secretary McHugh is welcomed during the commencement ceremony for the West Point Military Academy in West Point, NY 2013.

ohn M. McHugh was sworn in as the 21st Secretary of the Army on Sep. 21, 2009, following his nomination by President Barack Obama and confirmation by the United States Senate.

As Secretary of the Army, he has statutory responsibility for all matters relating to the United States Army: manpower, personnel, reserve affairs, installations, environmental issues, weapons systems and equipment acquisition, communications, and financial management. Secretary McHugh is responsible for the Department of the Army’s annual budget and supplemental of over $200 billion. He leads a work force of more than 1.1 million active duty, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve Soldiers, 221,000 Department of the Army civilian 78

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employees, and 213,000 contracted service personnel. He has stewardship over 14 million acres of land.

At the time of his appointment McHugh was a sitting member of Congress representing Northern and Central New York. During his nine terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, he earned a reputation as a staunch advocate for Soldiers and their Families, working tirelessly to ensure they have proper facilities, training, and the quality of life necessary to carry out wartime missions while caring for those at home.

As a Member of Congress, McHugh served as the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC. Before becoming Ranking Member, he was first the Chairman of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Panel and then Chairman and later Ranking Member of the Committee’s

The Secretary of the Army leads a work force of more than 1.1 million active duty, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve Soldiers.

Subcommittee on Military Personnel. Mr. McHugh also served as a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and for six years as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Postal Service that significantly reformed the Postal Service.

Mr. McHugh earned a B.A. in Political Science from Utica College of Syracuse University in 1970, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the State University of New York’s Nelson A. Rockefeller Graduate School of Public Affairs in 1977.

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RaSergeant ymond F. Chandler III Major of the U.S. Army

(center) SMA Chandler III talks to soldiers at an observation post overlooking Kandahar province, Afghanistan, in 2014.

Chandler visited Regional Command (South) to meet with Soldiers and to conduct town halls to answer questions and receive feedback from Soldiers about their concerns on the outlook of the Army.

ergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III was sworn in as the 14th Sergeant Major of the Army on March 1, 2011. SMA Chandler has held a variety of leadership positions throughout his career ranging from tank crewman to command sergeant major.

As Sergeant Major of the Army, Chandler serves as the Army Chief of Staff’s personal adviser on all enlisted‐related matters, particularly in areas affecting Soldier training and quality of life. He devotes the majority of his time to traveling throughout the Army observing training, and talking to Soldiers and their Families.

He sits on a wide variety of councils and boards that make decisions affecting enlisted soldiers and their families and is routinely invited to testify before Congress.

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Chandler was born in Whittier, California and entered the Army in Brockton, Massachusetts in September 1981. He attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and graduated as a 19E Armor Crewman.

Throughout his military career, Chandler has served in all tank crewman positions and has had multiple tours as a troop, squadron and regimental master gunner. As well, he has served in several forward infantry and cavalry divisions.

In June 2009, Chandler became the 19th Commandant of USASMA and the first enlisted commandant in USASMA history.

Chandler’s holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Administration from Upper Iowa University. His military and civilian education includes all levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, M60A3 and M1/M1A1 Tank Master Gunner Course, Battle Staff NCO Course, First Sergeant Course, Basic Instructor

In June 2009, Chandler became the 19th Commandant of USASMA and the first enlisted commandant in USASMA history.

Training, Total Army Instructor Trainer Course, Small Group Instructor Trainer Course, Video Tele‐Training Instructor Trainer Course, Army Management Staff Course, Garrison Command Sergeant Major Course and various other professional development courses.

Among the Sergeant Major’s many distinguished awards and decorations are the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (7th OLC), Army Commendation Medal (7th OLC), Iraq Campaign Medal (with Campaign Star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, the Superior Unit Award and the Combat Action Badge.

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Admiral William H. McRaven Former Special Ops Commander

During the change of command ceremony, Adm. McRaven passes through ceremonial sideboys as the 10th SOCOM Commander Army Gen. Joseph Votel salutes during his departure.

n his final assignment, Adm. McRaven served as the ninth commander of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) from August 8, 2011 to August 28, 2014, at which time he retired after more than 37 years of service to our country. USSOCOM, headquartered at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida ensures the readiness of joint special operations forces and, as directed, conducts operations worldwide.

During his career, Adm. McRaven commanded at every level within the special operations community, including assignments as deputy commanding general for Operations at JSOC; commodore 82

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of Naval Special Warfare Group One; commander of SEAL Team Three; task group commander in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility; task unit commander during Desert Storm and Desert Shield; squadron commander at Naval Special Warfare Development Group; and, SEAL platoon commander at Underwater Demolition Team 21/SEAL Team Four.

McRaven’s diverse staff and interagency experience included assignments as the director for Strategic Planning in the Office of Combating Terrorism on the National Security Council Staff; assessment director at USSOCOM, on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations,

During his career, Adm. McRaven commanded at every level within the special operations community… and the chief of staff at Naval Special Warfare Group One. The Admiral’s professional education includes assignment to the Naval Postgraduate School, where he helped establish, and was the first graduate from, the Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict curriculum. He is also a1977 graduate of The University of Texas at Austin.

Post military retirement will see McRaven beginning a new phase in his life, as he steps into the position as the next chancellor of the University of Texas System in early 2015. In a unanimous decision by the UT System Board of Regents, his recommendation for the post was approved in July 2014.

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Bri gadier General Frank L. Kelley Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command

L-R Mr. William Taylor; the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr.; Brig. Gen. Frank L. Kelley; Mr. James Smerchansky, at MCSC, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., May 13, 2014.

rigadier General Frank L. Kelley took the post of commander of Marine Corps Systems Command in July 2010. He is a native of Philadelphia, PA. Kelley graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1983 with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and was the recipient of the Naval ROTC Donald R. Bertling Award. Upon completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS), he was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps, and thus began his military career.

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protecting the young Marine in harm’s way. MARCORSYSCOM works closely with Marines and industry to research, develop, test, procure and sustain the advanced technology Marines need efficiently and with the best value possible.

The Marine Corps Systems Command as it stands today was established in 1992 to streamline the acquisition and life cycle management processes to improve readiness of the Fleet Marine Force (FMF), increase responsiveness and support for the FMF, and reduce costs. Throughout its history the Command has taken on more and more responsibilities, including program management of automated manpower and logistics support systems, among others. Program Executive Officer (PEO) Land Systems, a separate command co-located with MARCORSYSCOM, was

The Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) outfits United States Marines with everything they drive, shoot and wear. established in 2007 to enhance acquisition oversight and focus on an expanding Marine Corps portfolio of ACAT I and II ground and amphibious weapons systems.

The most recent realignment of MARCOR was completed in 2012. In November 2012, MARCORSYSCOM celebrated its Silver Anniversary.

In February 1984 he completed The Basic School and received orders to Pensacola, Fla., for flight training. He then proceeded to the 453rd Flight Training Squadron (FTS) at Mather Air Force Base, Calif., for electronic warfare training where he was a distinguished graduate and the recipient of the Colonel Mike Gilroy Award for leadership and training excellence.

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USNORTHCOM UNITS U.S. Special Operations Command, North (SOCNORTH) U.S. Marine Forces Northern Command U.S. Fleet Forces Command/U.S. Navy North U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFF) Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) U.S. Army North (ARNORTH) Joint Task Force North (JTF North) Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS) Joint Task Force Alaska (JTF-AK) 86

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General Jacoby hails from Detroit, MI and was commissioned a second lieutenant upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1978. His military education includes the Infantry Basic and Advanced courses, the Command and General Staff College, the School of Advanced Military Studies, and the National War College. He holds a master’s degree in History from the University of Michigan.

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As Deputy Commander, United States Northern Command, General Dubie helps lead the command in anticipating, preparing and responding to threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories and interests within the assigned area of responsibility to include Canada, Mexico and The Bahamas, as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide defense support to civil authorities including consequence management operations.

MAJOR GENERAL CHARLES D. LUCKEY United States Army Major General Charles D. Luckey is the Chief of Staff, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

NORAD is a bi-national U.S. and Canadian organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning, aerospace control, and maritime warning for North America. As the NORAD Chief of Staff, he directs a joint and bi-national staff to coordinate command responsibilities for North America.

As the USNORTHCOM Chief of Staff, he directs a joint staff in order to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression

aimed at the United States and its territories and interests within USNORTHCOM’s assigned areas of responsibility. Additional duties involve coordinating and directing military assistance to civil authorities, including civil support and consequence management operations when authorized by the Secretary of Defense or President of the United States.

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ROBERT A. WINZENRIED United States Army CSM Robert A. Winzenried is the command senior enlisted leader for North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

He is the principal advisor to the commander on all enlisted matters. His responsibilities include providing the commander with the enlisted perspective on strategic vision, goals, and objectives, theater security cooperation, enlisted professional development, mentoring senior enlisted leaders throughout the component commands and JTFs as well as coordinating with headquarters staff agencies, commanders, and senior enlisted personnel on matters pertaining to the command’s mission, vision, core values, commander’s intent and enlisted utilization.

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General Lloyd J. Austin III Commander, U.S. Central Command

eneral Austin has served in a wide variety of command and staff positions throughout his 39-year career. The General assumed command of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in March 2013.

With national and international partners, CENTCOM promotes cooperation among nations, responds to crises, and deters or defeats state and non-state aggression, and supports development and, when necessary, reconstruction in order to establish the conditions for regional security, stability, and prosperity.

Located between the European and Pacific combatant commands, CENTCOM area of responsibility covers the “central” area of the globe and consists of 20 countries – Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, SaudiArabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen.

General John F. Kelly

Commander, U.S. Southern Command

eneral Kelly comes to United States Southern Command from his previous position as the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense from March 2011 to October 2012.

The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), located in Doral, Florida in Greater Miami, is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands (CCMDs) in the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning and operations in Central and South America, the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions), their territorial waters, and for the force of U.S. military resources at these locations. USSOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal and canal area. USSOUTHCOM is a joint command of more than 1,200 military and civilian personnel representing the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and several other federal agencies.

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eneral Philip M. Breedlove assumed duties as Commander of European Command and as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe in late spring of 2013.

The United States European Command (EUCOM) is one of nine Unified Combatant Commands of the United States military, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Its area of focus covers 21,000,000 square miles (54,000,000 km2) and 51 countries and territories, including Europe, Russia, Iceland, Greenland, and Israel. The Commander of the United States military EUCOM simultaneously serves as the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR) within NATO - an intergovernmental military alliance. During the Gulf War and Operation Northern Watch, EUCOM controlled the forces flying from Incirlik Air Base.

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Commander, United States Africa Command eneral David M. Rodriguez became the third commander of U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, on April 5, 2013.

USAFRICOM is one of six unified geographic combatant commands within the Department of Defense unified command structure. USAFRICOM is responsible for U.S. military operations and

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Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III Commander, U.S. Pacific Command

Area of responsibility for USPACOM encompasses about half the earth’s surface.

Adm. Locklear being formally welcomed by The Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) on a visit to Muara, Brunei in 2013.

dm. Samuel J. Locklear is the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

His personal decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal with one gold star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with four gold stars, Bronze Star Medal, and numerous individual, Campaign and Unit awards. Adm. Locklear is a 1977 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, a 1992 graduate from the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and he holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from the 94

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George Washington University.

As Commander of USPACOM, his responsibilities include approximately 330,000 U.S. military and civilian personnel, or about one-fifth of total U.S. military strength. The U.S. Pacific Fleet consists of 180 ships (to include five aircraft carrier strike groups), nearly 2,000 aircraft, and 140,000 Sailors and civilians.

Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, possesses nearly two-thirds of U.S. Marine Corps combat strength, to include two Marine Expeditionary Forces and about 85,000 personnel.

USPACOM The United States Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of responsibility encompasses about half the earth’s surface,

stretching from the waters off the west coast of the U.S. to the western border of India, and from Antarctica to the North Pole.

There are few regions as culturally, socially, economically, and geo-politically diverse as the Asia-Pacific. The 36 nations that comprise the Asia-Pacific region are home to more than 50% of the world’s population, three thousand different languages, several of the world’s largest militaries, and five nations allied with the U.S. through mutual defense treaties. Two of the three largest economies are located in the Asia-Pacific along with ten of the fourteen smallest. The AOR includes the most populous nation in the world, the largest democracy, and the largest Muslimmajority nation. More than one third of Asia-Pacific nations are smaller island nations that include the smallest republic in the world and the smallest nation in Asia.

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L to R: BG Duane Gamble, 1st TSC; Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Colt, U.S. Forces Afghanistan; Gen. Dennis Via, US Army Materiel Command; Heidi Shyu, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisitions, technology & logistics; Maj. Gen. Darrell K. Williams, 1st Theater Sustainment Command; and BG James E. Simpson, Joint Theater Support Contracting Command, U.S. Central Command.

eneral Dennis L. Via assumed duties as the 18th Commander of the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) on August 7, 2012. The U.S. Army Materiel Command is the Army’s premier provider of materiel readiness – technology, acquisition support, materiel development, logistics power projection, and sustainment – to the total force, across the spectrum of joint military operations. If a Soldier shoots it, drives it, flies it, wears it, eats it or communicates with it, AMC provides it.

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employees, many with highly developed specialties in weapons development, manufacturing and logistics.

General Via was commissioned on May 18, 1980, in the Signal Corps and is a Distinguished Military Graduate from Virginia State University. He holds a Master’s Degree from Boston University, and is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (class of 1991) and the U.S. Army War College (class of 1999).

General Via is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

Among his awards are the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; the Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; Defense Superior Service Medal; and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster. As well, General Via is authorized to wear the Master Parachutist Badge, Joint Staff Identification Badge, and Army Staff Identification Badge.

General Via holds the distinction of being the only Signal Corps officer in U.S. Army history to be promoted to 4-Star General.

During a 2014 Armed Forces Celebration luncheon in Huntsville, Alabama, the General urged business owners to ‘open their doors to vets looking for work.’ As a firm advocate of the skills and services our veterans bring to the American workforce, General Via stated at the conference his belief that the best way to show appreciation for those who have bravely served our country is by providing them with the opportunity to live a part of the American Dream.

General Via holds the distinction of being the only Signal Corps officer in U.S. Army history to be promoted to 4-Star General.

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Vice Admiral James D. S yring, USN Director, Missile Defense Agency

America’s missile defense program may be traced back to the period directly after World War II. n November 2012, Vice Admiral Syring became the 9th Director of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Washington, DC. In this capacity, he oversees the MDA’s worldwide mission to develop a capability to defend deployed forces, the United States, allies, and friends against ballistic missile attacks.

The Admiral is a 1985 graduate of the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering and he received his commission as an Ensign, USN. Subsequent to commissioning, he was designated an engineering duty officer. In 1992, Syring earned his Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Post Graduate School.

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Merit (2 awards), the Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), Navy Commendation Medal, and Navy Achievement Medal.

THE MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is a research, development, and acquisition agency within the Department of Defense.

The workforce includes government civilians, military service members, and contractor personnel in multiple locations across the United States. They are focused on retaining and recruiting a dedicated workforce interested in supporting U.S. national security.

As they develop, test, and field an integrated Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), the MDA works closely with the combatant commands (e.g. Pacific Command, Northern Command, etc.) who rely on the system to protect the United States, forward deployed forces, and U.S. allies from hostile ballistic missile attacks.

They work with the combatant commanders to ensure the development of a robust BMDS technology and development program to address the challenges of an evolving threat. They are also steadily increasing U.S. international cooperation by supporting mutual security interests in missile defense.

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by United States military personnel from U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Forces Japan, U.S. European Command and others. The United States has missile defense cooperative programs with a number of allies, including United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Israel, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Poland, Italy and many others. The Missile Defense Agency also actively participates in NATO activities to maximize opportunities to develop an integrated NATO ballistic missile defense capability.

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General Janet C. Wolfenbar ger Commander, Air Force Materiel Command

In the time-honored military tradition signifying assumption of command, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz passes the Air Force Materiel Command unit flag to Gen. Wolfenbarger in 2012, in a ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

eneral Janet C. Wolfenbarger serves as Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The command employs some 80,000 people and manages $60 billion annually, executing the critical mission of warfighter support through leading-edge science and technology, cradle-to-grave life cycle weapon systems management, world-class developmental test and evaluation, and world-class depot maintenance and supply chain management. As a former AFMC 100

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vice commander, she had key roles in the development of the F-22 Raptor, B-2 Spirit and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.

Wolfenbarger had a fourth star pinned on her in 2012, making her the highestranking female officer in Air Force history.

General Wolfenbarger was commissioned in 1980 as a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and began her career in acquisition as an engineer at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. She has held a variety of assignments at headquarters Electronic Security Command and Air Force Systems Command.

The general has held several positions in the F-22 System Program Office at WrightPatterson AFB, served as the F-22 Lead

Gen. Wolfenbarger had a fourth star pinned on her in 2012, making her the highestranking female officer in Air Force history.

Program Element Monitor at the Pentagon, and was the B-2 System Program Director for the Aeronautical Systems Center, WrightPatterson AFB, Ohio. She commanded ASC’s C-17 Systems Group, Mobility Systems Wing. She was the Service’s Director of the Air Force Acquisition Center of Excellence at the Pentagon, then served as Director of the Headquarters AFMC Intelligence and Requirements Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB. She served as AFMC vice commander from December 2009 to September 2011.

Prior to her current assignment, General Wolfenbarger was the Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

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As Sec of Defense Robert Gates met with graduates of Texas A&M University at Camp Fallujah, Iraq, April 19, 2007.

obert Gates served as the 22nd United States Secretary of Defense from 2006 to 2011. Gates was nominated by Republican President George W. Bush as Secretary of Defense and was confirmed with bipartisan support. He continued to serve as Secretary of Defense in President Barack Obama’s administration until his retirement in 2011.

His career includes 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Council, and under President George H. W. Bush was Director of Central Intelligence. Gates was also an officer in the United States Air Force and during the early part of his military career he was recruited by the CIA. Since leaving the Obama Administration, Gates has been elected 102

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In 2007 Gates received an honorary doctoral degree from Texas A&M. President of the Boy Scouts of America, served as Chancellor of the College of William & Mary, and become a member of several corporate boards.

Gates was the interim Dean of the George Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University from 1999 to 2001. On August 1, 2002, he became the 22nd President of Texas A&M. As the university president, Gates made great strides in working toward the university’s “Vision 2020” plan, a plan to become one of the top 10 public universities by the year 2020. On February 2, 2007, Gates was conferred the title of President Emeritus by unanimous vote of

the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. During that same year, he and his wife, Becky received honorary doctoral degrees from Texas A&M. Additionally, he holds a Ph.D. in Russian and Soviet history from Georgetown University.

Gates left the presidency of Texas A&M in 2008, but returned in 2009, as the speaker for the annual Aggie Muster ceremony. He is one of only 6 speakers not to be a graduate of Texas A&M University since Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke in 1946.

In 2014 Gates became a published author with his book, Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary at War.

Retired Military Leaders Mobilize For Mission Readiness

by Casey W. Coane, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired)

ne of the keys to effective leadership is the ability to look over the horizon to anticipate future opportunities and threats.

In 2009, a small group of retired generals and admirals, including two former Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looked over the horizon and became very concerned about future military readiness.

The threat was a Department of Defense estimate that more than 70 percent of young Americans between the ages of 17 and 24 are unable to serve in the military, primarily because they are poorly educated, physically unfit or have a criminal record.

They began rallying fellow retired military leaders to address this threat by calling for smart investments in America’s children. They understood that such investments can help ensure that our nation’s youth are citizen-ready – ready to succeed academically, stay physically fit, and abide by the law. That way, they can enter the workforce with many options, including a career in the military if they choose to pursue one.

The nonprofit national security organization Mission: Readiness was officially launched in November 2009 and now has more than 450 retired generals and admirals as members across the country.

THE PROBLEM The reality of our modern-day military is that young people today need to be able to quickly comprehend complex instructions, write clearly, master computer software, and have well-developed communication and social skills. Just as in the civilian workforce, the military increasingly needs better-educated young men and women.

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Casey W. Coane, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Retired) speaks during a Mission: Readiness press conference in Washington, DC, to release a report on the importance of high-quality early education for our future national security.

This is why it is so troubling that one in five young Americans does not graduate from high school on time, and it is extremely difficult to join the military without a high school degree. Even among those who do graduate from high school and try to join the military, one in five cannot enlist because their scores are too low on the military’s exam of math, literacy and problem solving.

The U.S. Army’s report Strong Students, Strong Futures, Strong Nation says, “In the coming decade, the United States will face a significant workforce shortfall and both the civilian and military sectors may not have the skilled labor required to meet the demands of a knowledge-based economy. The effect on our ability to compete globally will be devastating if we do not act immediately and forcefully to reverse the impact.”

Just as the numbers of well-educated candidates for military service are declining, so too are those who qualify morally – young adults with no serious criminal history. In fact, one in 10 young adults

cannot join because they have at least one prior conviction for a felony or serious misdemeanor.

Finally, the military always has been, and continues to be, a physically demanding environment. For a Soldier under fire, physical fitness can be a matter of life and death.

Over the past 15 years, the number of states with 40 percent or more of their young adults who are overweight or obese increased from one state to 40 states. Being overweight or obese is now the leading medical disqualifier for military service, with nearly a quarter of young Americans too overweight to enlist.

THE SOLUTION We need to do at least three things to correct this situation.

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Retired Brigadier General David L. McGinnis (left) and retired Major General Frank Faykes read books with children at a preschool in Richmond, VA, during a Mission: Readiness event.

in school and in life. High-quality early education can help children succeed in school and avoid criminal involvement, opening the doors to college, careers and military service, if they choose to serve.

Many factors have an impact on educational achievement, but high-quality early learning has proven time and time again to work.

For example, a long-term study of children who participated in a Chicago early learning program found that they were 29 percent more likely to graduate from high school – and those who were left out of the program were 70 percent more likely to be arrested for a violent crime.

Recent research on numerous highquality state preschool programs also shows a range of benefits for children, from reductions in the need for special education, to gains in math and literacy that lasted well into the elementary school years.

Quality early education programs can also help children learn to be team players, follow directions, accept personal responsibility, resolve to finish what they start, exercise self-control and overcome setbacks. Those traits are crucial to success in the military, and they are just as important for success in the private sector.

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Unfortunately, there is a tremendous unmet need for quality preschool because the most effective programs still reach only a fraction of the children who would benefit the most.

More than half of states serve fewer than 30 percent of their 4-year-olds in state preschool programs, and 10 states have no preschool program at all.

Many people are understandably concerned about the cost of such programs in a time when budget cuts are the norm.

But failing to invest in children always means a higher cost to society down the road. According to a study in the Journal of Quantitative Criminology, children who grow up to drop out of school, abuse drugs and become career criminals cost society, on average, over $2.5 million for each individual.

On the other hand, research shows quality preschool is an excellent investment.

A well-respected, independent cost-benefit analysis of 49 different, rigorous studies of preschool programs showed that preschool can return, on average, a “profit” (economic benefit minus costs) to society of nearly $25,000 for every child served.

We cannot afford the price tag that comes with our children failing to realize their full potential. Rather, we need to

Second, we need to improve the quality of food and drink available in our schools.

Just as it is important to have recruits who are mentally and morally fit for duty, we need them to be physically fit as well.

Good nutrition starts at home, and parents play the central role. But with kids consuming up to half of their daily calories while at school and out of sight of their parents, nutrition experts and the Institute of Medicine have said that schools should be a focal point in the nation’s effort to combat childhood obesity.

In 2010, the retired generals and admirals of Mission: Readiness strongly supported passage of the Healthy, HungerFree Kids Act. This important legislation requires the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to update nutrition standards for school meal programs and for snack foods and beverages sold in school vending machines, school stores and à la carte items in the cafeteria.

The Act had bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House and was signed into law in December 2010.

The vast majority of schools across the country are now successfully serving healthier school meals and the USDA is working to make sure that school cafeteria workers have the training and equipment they need.

This fall, schools are also offering healthier snack foods, which is critically important because kids were buying 400 billion calories of junk food in our schools every year. That is the equivalent of 2 billion candy bars that, if lined up end-to-end, would circle the earth more than six times.

Removing the junk food from our schools should be part of comprehensive

action, involving parents, schools and communities, to help children understand and make healthy food choices. We do not want parents’ efforts to instill healthy eating habits undermined by junk food offerings at school.

Third, we need to do more to encourage our children to become physically fit.

Overall, the best approach to preventing obesity is a holistic one. Maintaining a healthy weight requires exercise in addition to a proper diet. Therefore, as we work to get unhealthy foods out of schools, we should also work to get more opportunities for physical activity back in.

Unfortunately, seven out of 10 youths nationwide are not getting the 60 minutes of daily physical activity recommended by health experts. And 80 percent of high school seniors do not have physical education daily.

Surveys have shown that parents overwhelmingly agree on the importance of providing opportunities for physical activity in school, but there is currently no standardized way for them to know how much PE their kids are – or aren’t – getting.

Enhanced reporting from schools on the quantity and quality of physical education will empower parents to decide whether their districts are doing enough to combat childhood obesity and take appropriate action if necessary.

Walking or biking to school is another important source of physical activity for children. Unfortunately, in the past four decades, the percentage of kids nationwide who walk or bike to school has dropped from 48 percent to just 13 percent. Researchers note that this decline is due to many factors, including a perceived lack of safety and a lack of safe walking and biking routes with sidewalks, bike paths and marked street crossings. Relatively small investments can help improve these conditions.

On a broader scale, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America recommends that we “fundamentally change how we revitalize neighborhoods, fully integrating health into community development.” For example, research shows that designing neighborhoods with highly connected streets and nearby schools, parks and shopping areas can help increase physical activity.

WHAT WE CAN DO So with all this knowledge, what can we do to make sure every child is getting these opportunities?

There is no question that we all share responsibility as parents, as citizens and as leaders to make sure that our children are well-educated and healthy. But clearly, there is also a role that government can play in increasing access to high-quality early education, improving school nutrition and encouraging physical fitness.

What we need now is a deep level of engagement with people from all walks of life – parents, educators, businesses, law enforcement, the faith community – to urge our elected officials to invest in our children and the future of our country.

The retired generals and admirals of Mission: Readiness consider this a national security issue because if we do not bring our young people up to speed and get them in shape, we will face serious social and economic consequences – and our nation’s security will be at risk.

In short, we have two choices: we can lower the standards for military admission, which would be unacceptable, or we can raise the education and health standards for America’s children.

Let’s all work together to make sure that our education and child obesity crises do not become a national security crisis.

“This fall, schools are also offering healthier snack foods, which is critically important because kids were buying 400 billion calories of junk food in our schools every year. That is the equivalent of 2 billion candy bars that, if lined up endto-end, would circle the earth more than six times.”

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Col. Sutherland in 2007 interacting with a group of children during a visit to Kharnabat, Iraq.

rmy Colonel David W. Sutherland retired from active duty following 29 years of distinguished military service. As a veteran of two wars, he has continued his service by becoming a vocal advocate for our returning service members, military veterans, their families, and the families of our fallen, as well as mentoring for thousands of organizations enabling those who have served. He speaks in communities at universities, businesses and conferences around the country as a vocal advocate and leader for transformational change.

By visiting hundreds of communities and assisting thousands of organizations, he has created a nationwide network of support utilizing grassroots solutions for veterans and their families.

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As the co-founder and chairman of Easter Seals Dixon Center, Sutherland brings innovative approaches that connect existing community-based support to deliver lifechanging results for veterans and their families. The Easter Seals Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services actively contributes to numerous national veteran and military family committees and boards.

Colonel Sutherland was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1983 and holds a Bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University in History and Economics and a Masters in Strategic Studies. He attended all levels of military education including Airborne, Ranger, Jumpmaster, the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College, and is a Senior Service College Graduate – Advanced Operational Studies Fellowship.

Colonel Sutherland culminated his 29 years of service following Brigade Command, as the Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with principle focus on Warrior and Family Support.

The Colonel concluded his notable military career having been recognized with many awards and decorations for his honorable service. Among these are the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster, Purple Heart, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman’s Badge Second Award and Senior Parachutist Badge.

Exemplifying his veteran advocacy, he is a recipient of such community based awards as the 2008 Freedom Award recipient presented by the No Greater Sacrifice Foundation, the 2011 Meritorious Service Award recipient presented by the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, and the 2013 Commitment to Service award presented by Give An Hour, for his work on behalf of returning service members, veterans, military families and families of the fallen.

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Arlington House also known as the Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery. Section 32 of the cemetery is in the foreground.

Arlington National Cemetery rlington National Cemetery, in Arlington County, Virginia, lies across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial, and is a United States military cemetery beneath whose 624 acres have been laid casualties, and deceased veterans of the nation’s conflicts beginning with the American Civil War, as well as reinterred dead from earlier wars.

THE LEGACY OF ARLINGTON HOUSE George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of Martha Washington, acquired the land that is now Arlington in 1802, and began construction of Arlington House. The estate passed to Custis’ daughter, Mary Anna, who had married United States Army officer Robert E. Lee. Custis’ will gave a “life inheritance” to Mary Lee, allowing her to live at and run Arlington Estate for the rest of her life, but not allowing her to sell any portion of it. Upon her death, the Arlington estate passed to her eldest son, George Washington Custis Lee. ONSET OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR When Virginia seceded from the Union at the start of the American Civil War, Robert E. Lee resigned his commission on April 20, 1861, and took command of the armed forces of the Commonwealth of Virginia, later becoming commander of the Army of Northern Virginia.

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position. Although unwilling to leave Arlington House, Mary Lee believed her estate would soon be invested with federal soldiers. So she buried many of her family treasures on the grounds and left for her sister’s estate at Ravensworth in Fairfax County, Virginia, on May 14. On May 3, General Winfield Scott ordered Brigadier General Irvin McDowell to clear Arlington and the city of Alexandria, Virginia, of all troops not loyal to the United States. McDowell occupied Arlington without opposition on May 24.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, most military personnel who died in battle near Washington, D.C., were buried at the United States Soldiers’ Cemetery in Washington, D.C., or Alexandria Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia, but by late 1863 both cemeteries were nearly full. On July 16, 1862, Congress passed legislation authorizing the U.S. federal government to purchase land for national military cemeteries, and put the U.S. Army Quartermaster General in charge of this program.

In May 1864, Union forces suffered large

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June 28, 1864 East front of Arlington Mansion (General Lee’s home), with Union soldiers on the lawn.

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numbers of dead in the Battle of the Wilderness.

Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs ordered that an examination of eligible sites be made for the establishment for a large new national military cemetery.

Within weeks, his staff reported that Arlington Estate was the most suitable property in the area, as it was on high ground and free from floods (which might unearth graves). As well, it had a view of the District of Columbia, and was aesthetically pleasing. It was also the home of the leader of the armed forces of the Confederate States of America, and denying Robert E. Lee use of his home after the war was a valuable political consideration.

ACQUIRING THE ARLINGTON ESTATE The first military burial at Arlington (a white soldier, William Henry Christman) was made on May 13, 1864. However, Meigs did not formally authorize establishment of burials until June 15, 1864. The date or name of the first African American burial cannot be precisely determined, but occurred on either July 2 or July 3, 1864, in Section 27. Arlington did not desegregate its burial practices until President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9981 on July 26, 1948.

The government acquired Arlington at a tax sale in 1864 for $26,800, equal to $400,000 today. Mrs. Lee had not appeared in person but rather had sent an agent, attempting to pay the $92.07 in property taxes (equal to $1,400 today) assessed on the estate in a timely manner. The government turned away her agent, refusing to accept the tendered payment.

In 1874, Custis Lee, heir under his grandfather’s will passing the estate in trust to his mother, sued the United States claiming ownership of Arlington. In December, 1882, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in Lee’s favor in United States v. Lee, deciding that Arlington had been confiscated without due process. After that decision, Congress returned the estate to him, and on March 3, 1883, Custis Lee sold it back to the government for $150,000 (equal to $3,221,364 in 2014) at a signing ceremony with Secretary of War Robert Todd Lincoln.

FREEDMAN’S VILLAGE AT ARLINGTON The southern portion of the land now occupied by the cemetery was used during and after the Civil War as a settlement for freed slaves. More than 1,100 freed slaves were given land at Freedman’s Village by the government, where they farmed and lived during and after the Civil War. The

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village provided housing, education, employment training, and medical care.

However, they were evicted in 1888 when the estate was repurchased by the government and dedicated as a military installation.

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The cemetery conducts some 30 funerals each weekday and six to eight services on Saturdays – nearly 7,000 services per year.

President Herbert Hoover conducted the first national Memorial Day ceremony in Arlington National Cemetery, on May 30, 1929.

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Arlington. He has since expanded his effort, now known as Wreaths Across America, and supplies

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and Veterans’ monuments across the country.

TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery stands atop a hill overlooking Washington, D.C. On March 4, 1921, Congress approved the burial of an unidentified American soldier from World War I in the plaza of the new Memorial Amphitheater.

The white marble sarcophagus has a flatfaced form and is relieved at the corners and along the sides by neo-classic pilasters, or columns, set into the surface. Sculpted into the east panel which faces Washington, D.C., are three Greek figures representing Peace, Victory, and Valor. The six wreaths, three sculpted on each side, represent the six major campaigns of World War I. Inscribed on the back of the Tomb are the words: Here rests in honored glory an American soldier known but to God The Tomb sarcophagus was placed above the grave of the Unknown Soldier of World War I. West of the World War I Unknown are the crypts of unknowns from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Those three graves are marked with white marble slabs flush with the plaza.

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Dan Horkey Restoring Self-Esteem, Courage and Pride One Prosthetic at a Time

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an Horkey became an amputee after a motorcycle accident. He, like many amputees wore the standard flesh-colored prosthetic, and did his best to cover it up. If no one could see it, then no one would know. Being an amputee was once treated like a dirty little secret.

Dan remembers what it was like to hide, and he talks openly about the early days when he would consciously dress to mask his prosthetic limb. To see him today, however, you would never suspect that he was ever that self-conscious.

Thanks to his prosthetic art concept, Dan wears shorts whenever the weather permits. He’s proud of his prosthetic, not only because it looks so intriguing, but also because showing it off is one of his greatest marketing tools. They say you can’t sell something you don’t believe in, and if there’s one man who truly believes in his own product, it’s Dan Horkey.

For Dan, his greatest mission is to give back to his clients. Today, as we set out on an hour-long road trip to Renton, Washington, I had the opportunity to chat with Dan about what it’s like to deliver one of his customized prosthetic limbs.

The subject is one that makes Dan Horkey beam with pride, it is quite evident that he’s deeply committed to helping restore to amputees the sense that they are whole again. “It’s the greatest feeling in the world”, states Dan, “to show these people that being an amputee isn’t anything to be ashamed of. I did used to hide the fact that I lost my leg. In the beginning, I was so depressed about it; all the negative thoughts about being an amputee were consuming.

It was an awful existence.”

“Today,” Dan continues, “being an amputee means that I get to talk to people about a better way of life. I get to tell them my story and listen to theirs. I get to provide men, women, and children, with a better solution for their prosthetic needs, one that will make them feel proud; one that will restore their self-esteem. One that will compel them to talk about being an amputee and not hide it out of embarrassment.”

The specially painted Seattle Seahawks prosthetic leg being hand delivered today is the second limb Dan has made for Pete Nichols, who is anxiously awaiting it’s arrival for two reasons. Firstly, Pete is a HUGE Seahawks fan. And, secondly, he has lost 50 pounds, thus making his current prosthetic too big for him to comfortably 116

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and safely wear any longer. For Dan it is a day of pure validation that he is one the right path, and that this is his life’s work.

As we arrive at Pete’s front door, there is a distinct sense of anticipation in the air. To make this happen, Pete sought out and was granted NFL licensing approval from the Seahawks organization to use the their exact logo on his new leg. While he is fully aware of what the design will look like, it is still a documentable moment as he lays eyes on his new prosthetic for the first time. I was surprised to learn the Seattle Seahawks have never been asked by an Amputee fan to use their logo for such a purpose.

It is evident, as Pete held the distinctive blue, green and white leg on his lap and examined its pristine appearance, as well as the machine precision craftsmanship, that he was over the moon. He quickly removed his old leg and made adjustments to properly attach his new one in preparation of taking those first few test steps.

When asked how he it felt to have his new prosthetic in place, Pete was visibly, nearly speechless. “I am beyond words,” he replied, “I have bypassed excitement. This is better than the Super Bowl all over again!”

“I love it when people come up to me and ask me what happened or where to get this (the design) done. Now with this Seahawks one, I will use it, and Dan’s service as a tool to bring about awareness. My amputation is not a hindrance,” continued Pete. “I am not ashamed of it. I wear shorts year-round, so everyone knows that I have a prosthetic leg. Complete strangers stop me and tell me about their friends or family members who have amputations; it really opens the doors of communication. I am so excited to have this new design on my leg, because I know it’s going to create even more interest from people.”

Pete is a Boeing employee, and added that when he returns to work, there are some 300 co-workers eagerly waiting to have a look at his homage to their beloved Super Bowl champions.

Pete went on to tell me how it was only a few months after the accident, which took his leg, that he was surfing the Internet in search of an option to the standard prosthesis, when he happened upon Dan’s website. He said that the pictures of all the different designs people had done were what gave him hope that he had finally found his alternative solution, and Dan was the man who could make it happen.

Pete also spoke of the thousands of disabled service members returning home. While he understands from the personal experience of being in the military that they will find a way to cope with their injuries, he also knows that having the ability to choose a prosthetic that is customized to suit them will be a great boost in helping them to feel, as he feels, like an individual, not disabled, but rather, perfectly able.

Dan Horkey and Pete Nicholls discuss the more durable surface finish of the new prosthetic.

With Dan’s help and the ingenuity of his prosthetic art, amputees are wearing their prosthetics proudly, with a renewed sense of self. They’re not hiding the fact that they’re amputees, they’re showing the world.

Where once it was something no one really talked about except with their doctor, Dan is encouraging conversation and discussions.

He wants to answer all the questions people have about what’s it’s like to be an amputee but are often too afraid to ask.

That’s why Dan Horkey accepts all the speaking engagements that he can and attends conferences, conventions and corporate gatherings of all kinds. He’s taking his personal message to the masses in hopes of making his company, Prosthetic INK, near Seattle, a viable resource in the world of prosthetics.

Restoring pride and dignity to men, women and children no matter their social or economic situation is the ultimate goal.

As it stands now, Dan Horkey needs a backer to make that dream come true. Red tape has preempted his association with the VA, who initially granted him vendor status in November 2009 allowing only twelve disabled veteran’s to utilize his services.

Presently the VA has him in a holding pattern, and that means the Veteran’s are also made to wait, unless they want to forgo the use of VA benefits and pay for the prosthetic designs solely on their own.

If you would like to make a donation to help a veteran receive a customized prosthetic, or you just want more information about Prosthetic INK call 360-895-1976 or go to www.ProstheticINK.com/Veterans

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MARK BUCKLER

Readjustment Counseling Therapist | VA Vet Center

by Gabrielle Wood

t’s no secret that part of being in the military means a great deal of conditioning, not just physically, but also mentally and emotionally.

When servicemembers come home, it’s crucial to properly deal with all the things ‘military’ that were shelved during active duty. Taking the time to process a traumatic event is paramount to finding one’s way back to living a normal, healthy, civilian life, not only for the veteran, but also for their families.

“Once the bullets stop flying, once you’re not in danger for your life, then maybe it’s time to sit down with somebody and talk about the traumatic event(s) and see if there’s a way that you can cognitively process it and make some sense of it, or come to an acceptance of what it has meant to your life and what changes it has brought to you,” advises Mark Buckler, a readjustment counselor and therapist.

Mark works for the Tacoma Vet Center and serves as the Mobile Outreach Counseling Therapist for a mobile program that delivers services to Veterans and their families in their own communities.

The VA’s Readjustment Counseling Service’s Mobile Vet Center program offers qualified, competent and confidential counseling services for combat Veterans seeking assistance. There is no obligation, no cost involved, just the act of going in and asking for help. It’s that simple.

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The Vet Centers are staffed in the majority with men and women who once also wore uniforms. When helping others through difficult issues, they are lending far more than a sympathetic ear, they are offering their own experiences as a basis of understanding.

Mark’s service career began in the National Guard in 1984. In 1987 he went active duty for the U.S. Army, and although he had stateside and overseas assignments, he was also deployed. When he listens to Veterans, it’s with the first-hand knowledge of what a combat-zone is all about. Between 2004 and 2007, Mark was sent to Iraq, twice, as well as doing a one-year hardship tour in Saudi Arabia in 1999.

His final posting was as a Platoon Sergeant for the Warrior Transition Battalion in Ft Lewis. It was there that Mark discovered his true work-passion: making sure that his soldiers were taken care of, getting them long-term medical care and seeing them hit their marks for transitioning from military to civilian life.

‘When it was time to retire (from the military) I thought long and hard about what would be next for me. Given my cooperative nature and that I liked working with people lead me back to school where I earned a Master’s Degree in sports psychology. One of the things I learned was that when you were taking care of athletes, it helped to go to them, on their own turf, where they felt most comfortable,” recalled Mark, as he reflected upon his own transition from military to civilian life.

“That philosophy has served me well in my position with the VA and the Mobile Vet Centers”, continued Mark. “Because we are community-based, we go to where the Vets are, to their towns. The sense of being in familiar surroundings makes it easier for Veterans and their families to come in and talk, and ask for help.” In an effort to serve his client’s better, Mark is currently working on a second Masters degree in Clinical Psychology Counseling.

While Mark’s transition to civilian life was relatively smooth, it’s a task that is often quite difficult for many servicemembers.

Separation from active-duty means re-entering a world that encompasses family, friends, and ‘normal’ daily responsibilities such as employment, bills and relationships.

A stumbling block for a large number of new Veterans at about the sixth-month mark of their transition phase is symptoms of PTSD. It is at this half-year point when the newness of returning home settles into a routine and new Vets are faced with the full reality of home life.

The ongoing American military involvement in the Middle East has created more combat Veterans in our country than ever before. The Mobile Vet Centers fill a need that the VA alone could not, by providing on the spot services and information to an ever-growing veteran population. This particular Mobile Vet Center is responsible for the western one-third of the state, bounded by Oregon, the Cascade Mountains, Canada, and the Pacific Ocean.

“The sense of being in familiar surroundings makes it easier for Veterans and their families to come in and talk, and ask for help.”

With the more than 300 Vet Centers nationwide, Veterans are being serviced at a faster rate than ever before. In just one fourhour day, Mark and Outreach Technician, Jason Scott, often sit down with 8 to 12 people. It’s a relaxed environment, where one feels welcomed from the moment they step into the doorway by a friendly and inviting sign which reads ‘Welcome to the Mobile Vet Center. Come On In!’ In Mark’s estimation, roughly sixty percent of those he meets are seeking information about healthcare benefits for which they are still eligible and another twenty percent are looking for disability claim information.

With the creation of e-Benefits, the VA’s online veteran’s assistance program, Veterans and soon-to-be Veterans now have immediate access to their military personnel records. In the comfort of their own home, they can create a user account that allows them to apply for healthcare and education benefits, file claims and respond to VA correspondence.

With e-Benefits, Mark can help Veterans and their families sign up immediately and assist them in managing

their account once it’s been created. He cautions, however, that while technology has vastly improved the VA system, human accountability is still required. The biggest downfall is when people file for their benefits and then move without submitting a forwarding address or updating their contact information.

Mark estimates that the final twenty percent of people he meets are in search of counseling services either for themselves or for a family member or close friend.

On his recurring stops, he is able to keep regular appointments with Veterans and offer counseling on a variety of topics. His goal is to help these men and women find their way again. One way of dong so is by teaching Veterans coping skills exercises.

These could be anything from breathing exercises to trigger awareness, in which a person is taught to make conscious assessments of their thinking when they find themselves getting angry or anxious.

Awareness skills allow the person to take a step back and start to recognize what causes them to do or say things that create uneasiness or unrest in their lives.

Overall, the Vet Centers report seeing a large number of Vietnam Veterans whose

discharge from the military back in the 1970’s was less than ideal. This stems mostly from the lack of departure packets.

Today, it’s a very different story. Our newest Veterans receive preparedness briefings where they learn about their health and education benefits. As well, they are offered career counseling to assist them in not only picking a new career, but also preparing for it through resume writing and interview skills classes, which they can begin taking up to one year prior to leaving the military.

While the original intention of the Vet Centers and the Mobile Vet Centers was to offer counseling to combat Veterans, Mark, as well as all the men and women who run the program are ready, willing and able to provide any information they can to help those who are asking. The official Vet Center motto is “Keeping the Promise,” and that means no Vet is ever turned away.

Mark’s daily experiences speak volumes about the ongoing success of the Mobile Vet program. Were it not in place, countless Veterans across America would continue to go without the benefits to which they and their families are entitled. As well, there would be a far greater number of Veterans not receiving the counseling they need to help them lead positive and productive post-military lives.

For more information about the Mobile Vet Centers, go to www.vetcenter.va.gov or call 1-877-WAR-VETS (1.877.927.8387) to speak directly to a combat veteran counselor.

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TURNING A LIFELONG PASSION INTO A CAREER

By Valetta Stewart, Salute You Scholarship® Recipient

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I joined at 17 years old with the intention of becoming a drill sergeant. In 1987, that dream finally came true. I loved the challenge and the satisfaction that came with helping people achieve results.

When I initially hung up my boots in 1989, I continued to train so that I could remain in shape.

I became the Den Mother for my children’s Boy Scout troop, and once again my old passion for fitness was reignited. Teaching them to march, do push-ups, grass drills, agility bars and swim for merit badges inspired me to take my love of fitness further. In 1992, I earned my first certification as an aerobics instructor.

I continued on a part-time fitness path for the next 10 years, incorporating all facets of healthy living: mental and physical strength, and nutritional competence. In 2001, I re-entered the U.S. Army Reserve.

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Despite assignments all over the world, over the past 13 years, I have maintained a healthy lifestyle. I taught classes at the USO Stuttgart for two years on raw food, and helped people recovering from lifestyle illnesses upgrade their diets. When I came off active duty in 2013 in Washington D.C., I pursued classes using my Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

That summer, as I was nearing the end of massage therapy school, I found the American Council on Exercise.

It was a chance meeting via an online advertisement that stated the organization was giving away 1,000 scholarships to veterans who wanted to become ACE Certified Personal Trainers. I applied and was accepted into the Salute You Scholarship program on Aug. 5, 2013.

I received my study materials and blasted away.

Although many say it takes about 6 months to complete the study process, I completed the 18 lessons of the ACE Academy Elite study experience in about 40 days. I gave myself another month to take the online practice tests and secure my CPR/AED Certification. On Nov. 19, 2013, I sat for my exam and officially became an ACE Professional. Since that time, I have been

working as an ACE Certified Personal Trainer.

Thanks to a story in The Washington Post, I now have several amazing clients booked for my in-home training services. I also teach volunteer group fitness and nutrition classes at Strayer University Prince Georges and on Ft. McNair, and to members of my American Legion Post.

Thanks to ACE and the Salute You Scholarship, my life is amazingly blessed. I am helping more people than I ever thought I would or could.

A project of the American Council on Exercise, the Salute You Scholarship grants study materials and an exam seat to qualified veterans interested in pursuing careers as ACE Certified Personal Trainers. To learn more about the program or to apply, visit ACEfitness.org/military.

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A member of the Service Members Opportunities College and the National Association of Veteran’s Program Administrators (NAVPA), and recognized as a Military-Friendly school by Military Advanced Education magazine since 2007, Stratford has been training veterans since 1978. All domestic Stratford campuses are located near military installations and work with installation Education Services Officers to maintain an active presence.

Whether you’re a veteran or currently active in the military, Stratford’s professional military staff can help you find the right program, secure your benefits, and successfully transition to the next phase of your career. Stratford’s Military Support Officers and veterans assist military students by facilitating one-stop shopping for veterans and service members and helping them with the challenges of going to college, along with balancing the other

demands in their lives. “Our staff veterans also help military students navigate through VA benefits and Tuition Assistance paperwork, which differs for each branch of service – making their expertise especially valuable!” explains Stratford President Dr. Richard Shurtz.

Special support and assistance programs for military/veteran students include Yellow Ribbon participation, matching scholarships, online and blended courses, virtual classroom programs, liberal credit transfer, and special veteran programs, military clubs, and other events throughout the year. And in order to match students with the appropriate degree program, special effort to translate military specialties into civilian careers remains another top priority.

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How Stratford is making a difference for veterans every day:

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ew data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics supports those of you who decide to continue your education with the showing of marked increases in your overall lifetime incomes.

The statistics are racking up in favor of higher education, and there are dollar signs to back it up. According to the data, it doesn’t take an MBA to make a real difference in your earning power.

Those with Bachelor’s degrees stand to make upwards of $1.2 million dollars in accumulated annual incomes during the 40 years of their life, somewhere between ages 22 and 64.

However, don’t count yourself out if you’ve only attained an Associate’s degree, or are only planning to go that far before you head out on your career path. The numbers are in for you as well. With an Associate’s degree under your belt, you stand to make an additional $325,000 during that same forty-year span.

While the mainstream media is reporting that the Rising costs of tuition, surging student debt levels and an increase in unemployment rates among new grads since 2008 have caused the conceptual value of a higher education to be called into question, the government stats seem to be saying otherwise.

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A college degree is still a good investment.

Young adults with college degrees make more money, have lower rates of unemployment and are less likely to be living in poverty as opposed to peers who may just have a high school education. Partly, says one study, is due to a higher level of self-esteem. That feeling of accomplishment can greatly boost one’s capability to achieve, even given circumstances that do not appear optimal.

There is also the responsibility aspect.

Young adults who have put the money out there, either themselves, or through the assistance of family members or scholarships, feel a responsibility to repay not only the monetary obligation, but also the obligation to provide for themselves and feel enabled to give back to the community.

As well, those with a degree are more confident. That feeling that they have more to bring to the table and ultimately bargain with when meeting potential employers versus someone whose education stopped in 12th grade is not arrogance, but fact.

In the eyes of many white-collar employers, a candidate does not qualify without the presence of a college degree listed on their resume’. It shows effort on the part of the applicant to better prepare him or herself for the real world. A degree also implies that the applicants have the ability to apply themselves and to achieve goals, in essence, to be successful.

It is easier now, more than ever to earn a college degree. With the advent of the Internet, all the old excuses about why one could not get a degree went straight out the window.

Even if money is a factor, there are a plethora of on-line classes and courses that are offered for free in an effort to get individuals involved in school. As well, because of the Internet, it hard to find a college or school that does not offer courses that can be taken on-line, at your own pace and accommodated to your own schedule.

It may take a bit longer to achieve, it is still a viable option for those who cannot simply quit their jobs and become full-time students.

It is easier now, more than ever to earn a college degree. With the advent of the Internet, all the old excuses about why one could not get a degree went straight out the window.

While you commit to your country, let us commit to you.

ONLINE. ACCREDITED. CONTACT US AFFORDABLE. The University of South Dakota offers an extensive selection of online programs: Business – Health Care – Education Addiction Studies and Many More

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Educational and Vocational Counseling A’s Education and Career Counseling program is a great opportunity for Servicemembers and Veterans to get personalized counseling and support to help guide their career paths, ensure the most effective use of their VA benefits, and achieve their goals.

VA vocational and educational counseling help is available free of charge if you meet one of the following conditions: 1. You are a veteran or dependent eligible for educational benefits under a program that VA administers.

2. You were discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not more than 1 year ago.

3. You are on active duty and 6 months or less remain before your scheduled release or discharge from service.

Services Include Assisting the Servicemember/Veteran with: • Career Choice – understand the best career options for you based on your interests and capabilities • Benefits Coaching – guidance on the effective use of your VA benefits and/ or other resources to achieve your education and career goal • Personalized Support – Academic or adjustment counseling and personalized support to help you remove any barriers to your success What is discussed in counseling 126

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depends on you, your situation and needs.

You can learn more about yourself; career opportunities and requirements; training possibilities; sources of financial aid; and how to carry through on plans that you make.

It’s simple to apply – • Go to www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/288832.pdf • Print, complete, and mail the form to your nearest VA regional office.

HOW TO GET COUNSELING Complete this application and send it to the nearest United States Department of Veterans Affairs office. To get the address of the local VA office call 1-800-827-1000 toll-free. If you have received a DD214, you should attach a copy of it, unless you are still on active duty or if you are applying as a dependent of a veteran.

VA will arrange for a counselor to meet with you. There is no charge for counseling, but you will have to pay your own travel.

(Please note: counseling is not available in foreign countries except the Republic of the Philippines).

HELPFUL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS TIPS – Please complete only those areas that apply to you.

– The number on the instructions matches the item numbers on the application.

– Items not mentioned are selfexplanatory.

– If you have a question please phone 1-800-827-1000 and request help.

Item 2C. VA may have assigned the veteran or individual an eight-digit file number. If you know the number, write it in the space provided.

Item 3A. “Child” includes adopted children and step children who are members of the veteran’s or individual’s household. Married children are eligible.

Item 13F. Check this box if you have never applied for VA educational benefits.

Item 14A and B. If you have previously applied for benefits as the dependent child or spouse of a veteran who is permanently and totally disabled due to serviceconnected disabilities or who died on active duty, write the name of the person (parent or spouse) under whom you received these benefits in Item 14A and the file number or social security number in 14B. • This form is an application for counseling only. Do not use this form to apply for VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS (Chapter 31) (use the VA form 28-1900, Disabled Veterans Application For Vocational Rehabilitation) or VETERAN’S EDUCATION ASSISTANCE (Chapter 30, 32, 1606 or 1607) (use the VA Form 22-1990, Application For VA Education Benefits). These forms are available on the Internet at www. va.gov/vaforms.

If it is determined that you are eligible, you will be invited to attend an orientation session at the nearest VA Regional Office – for a listing of the office nearest you, visit www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/offices.asp.

Gratitude isn’t enough.

That’s why the University of Iowa offers unique opportunities for veterans and active-duty servicemembers.

• Named the nation’s sixth-best college for veterans by U.S. News & World Report

• Resident undergraduate

tuition for vets and dependents

• Top-notch health care,

disability, and career services

• Site for first-in-the-nation VA partnership

• A Servicemembers Opportunity

College and Yellow Ribbon School

• Named to G.I. Jobs’ list of

Military Friendly Schools 2014

www.uiowa.edu

Auburn University Executive MBA Programs In 21 months, Auburn University’s Executive MBA Program will enhance your leadership skills. Accredited, highly ranked and recognized worldwide as a leader in executive education, the Auburn EMBA combines innovative distance learning technologies with short on-campus residencies and an international study trip. It’s a challenging, but flexible program that can adapt to your schedule.

“Auburn’s EMBA program has strengthened my ability to think quantitatively, analyze objectively, and lead effectively in an Army that needs flexible thinkers, adaptive staff officers, and strong leaders.”

COL Meg Foreman Auburn EMBA Graduate

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Distinguish yourself with an Auburn University Executive MBA. Contact us for information at:

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Financing Your Education he point to receiving a higher education has traditionally been to improve your life and your future. With the rising costs of getting that degree, now more than ever you need to make smart choices and decisions based on real-time information.

Taking the time to educate yourself on the pros and cons of financing your education, before you make the commitment could make a tremendous difference in the quality and the enjoyment of your experience on the road to your dream career.

Your GI Bill education benefit level and choice of school may be all you need to pay for your schooling and preclude you from taking out any student loans. In some cases, your eligibility tier for GI Bill education benefits could cover your tuition and fees, depending upon your choice of a school or program. If you do take out any loans, make sure you fully understand capitalized interest and the repayment terms or you may become heavily indebted.

Other questions to ask yourself: • What is a reasonable amount to pay for my degree?

• What is my interest rate and when do I have to start paying the loan back?

• Will I make enough money to repay my student loan debt?

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According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the U.S. Department of Education, there are currently more than 38 million student loan borrowers with over $1.1 trillion in outstanding debt, surpassing credit card debt.

If you assume a large amount of student loan debt you may not qualify for home or auto loans and may have to delay saving for retirement, starting a family, or starting a business.

The authoritative guide to help you determine how much college will cost and help you through the application process is CFPB’s Paying for College tool. Visit www. consumerfinance.gov/paying-for-college to get the answers you need to make an informed decision about financing your college education. The site offers tools to help you compare student loan offers, mange your student banking or apply for financial aid.

If you must take out loans to help pay for school, consider a Federal Direct Loan from the U.S. Department of Education as repayment terms are generally more flexible and there are greater consumer protections. Check the online tools available through the Department of Education at studentaid.ed.gov and the Department of Education’s Financial Aid Shopping Sheet.

For more information visit www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/resources

If you do take out any loans, make sure you fully understand capitalized interest and the repayment terms or you may become heavily indebted.

he Defense Department and five other federal agencies signed a formal agreement late in 2013, which was intended to step up support and further the commitment to help transitioning service members prepare for civilian life.

The initiative involves the departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor and Education, and the Office of Personnel Management and the Small Business Administration. The redesign of the 1990s-era Transition Assistance Program (TAP), signals that the revamped program is only the first step in improving transition services for service members that the partners plan to sustain over the long term.

Services under the new TAP include staff at installations to provide face-to-face information and new skills, and a virtual curriculum to provide the same career readiness skills for service members and reservists in isolated and geographically separated locations.

The new and improved TAP program provides training that will build skills to enable transitioning service members to meet career readiness standards established by DOD. The training, known as Transition GPS (goals, plans, success), is comprised of interlinked curriculum, services, and processes conducted by DOD, the military services and the partnering agencies.

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the TAP curriculum was placed on the Joint Knowledge Online portal – where military training curricula for joint applications already reside – this allows personnel to have access from anywhere in the world.

The virtual curriculum is a major accomplishment in the TAP redesign, and represents the first time that the Veterans Employment Initiative Task Force – an interagency partnership that includes the Defense, Veterans Affairs, Labor and Education departments – has developed a complete curriculum for service members on one website.

The redesigned Transition Assistance Program asks individual service members to identify personal goals for their transition to civilian life and to help them to take the first steps toward those goals. A primary mission of the Transition GPS virtual curriculum is to help personnel meet the career readiness standards established by the Pentagon.

The curriculum also can be used to help service members: • Improve their job search skills • Learn about Veterans Affairs benefits • Learn how to find and apply to a college or university that fits their goals • Offer information and guidance to start a business.

Since you don’t have to be enrolled in TAP to use the program’s website, the service is available to all service members.

Any service member can log in and use it, even years before they make the decision to transition to civilian life.

The redesigned Transition Assistance Program asks individual service members to identify personal goals for their transition to civilian life and to help them to take the first steps toward those goals.

CORPORATE AMERICA STEPS UP During a February 2014 hearing by the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, officials at several of the leading corporations in America detailed a variety of hiring and training programs intended to support service members transitioning out of the military.

Representatives from Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, Walmart, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the International Franchise Association cited multiple initiatives available to veterans, including: • Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce project that has held more than 660 veteran job fairs across all 50 states since 2011 • The 100,000 Jobs Mission, which started as an initiative of JPMorgan Chase and just 10 other companies but has since grown to 131 companies • Walmart’s Veterans Welcome Home Commitment, a pledge by the retail giant to offer a job to any honorably discharged veteran within 12 months of discharge • Franchise incentives for veterans, offered by a variety of companies through discounts, fee waivers or special loan terms to service members In addition, Microsoft plans to offer a 16-week technical training course for transitioning personnel. The program will be designed to prepare veterans for jobs in the tech sector as well as offer opportunities for them to network with other corporations.

Key to a successful military to civilian transition is to begin planning at least 18 months prior to discharge.

ABOUT TAP The Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was established to meet the needs of separating service members during their period of

transition into civilian life by offering jobsearch assistance and related services.

The law, which created TAP, established a partnership among the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, Transportation and the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS), to give employment and training information to armed forces members within 180 days of separation or retirement.

and resume and cover letter preparation and interviewing techniques. Participants also are provided with an evaluation of their employability relative to the job market and receive information on the most current veterans’ benefits.

Service members leaving the military with a service-connected disability are offered the Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP). DTAP includes the normal

Although experience shows that veterans generally enjoy a favorable employment rate in the nation’s job market, many veterans initially find it difficult to compete successfully in the labor market.

TAP helps service members and their spouses make the initial transition from military service to the civilian workplace with less difficulty and at less overall cost to the government. An independent national evaluation of the program estimated that service members who had participated in TAP, on average, found their first postmilitary job three weeks sooner than those who did not participate in TAP. TAP consists of comprehensive three-day workshops at selected military installations nationwide. Professionally trained workshop facilitators from the State Employment Services, military family support services, Department of Labor contractors, or VETS’ staff present the workshops.

Workshop attendees learn about job searches, career decision-making, current occupational and labor market conditions,

three-day TAP workshop plus additional hours of individual instruction to help determine job readiness and address the special needs of disabled veterans.

Although experience shows that veterans generally enjoy a favorable employment rate in the nation’s job market, many veterans initially find it difficult to compete successfully in the labor market.

The TAP program addresses many barriers to success and alleviates many employment related difficulties.

For more information about U.S. Department of Labor employment and training programs for veterans, contact the Employment and Training Service office nearest you, listed in the phone book in the United States Government under the Labor Department or visit www.dol.gov/vets/ aboutvets/contacts/main.htm.

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Yellow Ribbon Program he Post-9/11 GI Bill will pay you • All resident tuition & fees for a public school • The lower of the actual tuition & fees or the national maximum per academic year for a private school – (an exception to this exists for students enrolled in private schools in AZ, MI, NH, NY, PA, SC or TX. In these cases we will pay the lower of the actual tuition & fees or the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition & fees) Your actual tuition & fees costs may exceed these amounts if you are attending a private school or are attending a public school as a nonresident student.

Institutions of Higher Learning (Degree Granting Institutions) may elect to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement.

Degree-granting institutions of higher learning participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program agree to make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement. These institutions voluntarily enter into a Yellow Ribbon Agreement with VA and choose the amount of tuition and fees that will be contributed. VA matches that amount and issues payments directly to the institution.

AVAILABLE BENEFITS AND ELIGIBILITY Only Veterans entitled to the maximum benefit rate, as determined by service requirements, or their designated transferees may receive this funding. Active duty Servicemembers and their spouses are not eligible for this program. Child transferees of active duty Servicemembers may be eligible if the Servicemember is qualified at the 100 percent rate.

To receive benefits under the Yellow Ribbon Program: • • • •

Must be eligible for the maximum benefit rate under the Post-9/11 GI Bill Must not be on active duty or a spouse using transferred entitlement School must agree to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program School must have not offered Yellow Ribbon to more than the maximum number of individuals, as stated in their participation agreement • School must certify your enrollment to VA and provide Yellow Ribbon Program information You may be eligible if you fit the following circumstances: • You served an aggregate period of 36 months in active duty after Sept. 10, 2001 • You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability and you served 30 continuous days after Sept. 10, 2001.

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Your actual tuition & fees costs may exceed these amounts if you are attending a private school or are attending a public school as a nonresident student.

Ranked New York City’s #1 Yellow Ribbon University for four consecutive years!

For more information, visit www.fordham.edu/vets

Rose Hill • Lincoln Center • Westchester

Fordham is proud to be a Yellow Ribbon University. eeo/aa

Fordham was one of the first universities in the country to commit to full participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, which removes any financial obstacles between eligible post-9/11 service members and a Fordham education.

And today, even in the face of a new national cap, we have reaffirmed our Yellow Ribbon commitment to cover all tuition and mandatory fees for eligible post9/11 veterans and dependents. That guarantee applies to any of our three campuses and to any of the 10 schools to which you are admitted.

GLOBAL UNIVERSITY www.globaluniversity.edu

GLOBAL UNIVERSITY Global University is a fully accredited Christian University, in the Pentecostal tradition, based out of Springfield, Missouri. As a worldwide online and distance learning pioneer, the university integrates education and service through a network in 150 countries, including the United States. Its three main languages of instruction are English, Spanish and French for undergraduate programs. Four schools comprise Global University; School for Evangelism and Discipleship, Berean School of the Bible, Undergraduate School of Bible and Theology and Graduate School of Theology.

Global University’s degree programs provide education and the accompanying qualifications, including associate and bachelor degrees, masters degrees, and a doctor of ministry degree. All programs are delivered as distance learning, meaning there are no residence requirements. All learning is done where ever the student is and at the student’s own pace. The cost is remarkably affordable, and when combined with the fact that no travel or relocation is required, this makes the University’s accredited programs the preferred educational investment.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS Global University’s programs are delivered completely asynchronously, which means there are no scheduling requirements for a student to meet. Students are provided books, instructions, and tutorial help and 136

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allowed to complete course work on their own schedule and at their own rate of progress. In addition, the University’s open enrollment allows students to enroll anytime during the year without observing an academic calendar divided into semesters or quarters. This makes time zones and hemispheres (seasons) irrelevant to when students enroll in and complete courses.

Global University continues to explore technology delivered learning, including functions related to distance learning, such as communication and record availability.

Digital course content options are being tested and improved. At the same time, Global is committed to maintaining the availability of printed learning materials for students located in technology-deprived parts of the world. This approach ensures that all learners are serviced at the level of their expectations and needs.

SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SERVICEMEMBERS Student service staff members are available via telephone, email, and postal mail to respond to all questions. Additionally, a student service representative familiar with military education programs, policies and procedures is available to assist all military students. Both student service staff and qualified faculty are available to assist in the administrative and learning processes and experiences of students. In addition, Global University maintains a robust website that contains detailed information about the university, its four schools and related processes and procedures.

WELCOMING MILITARY STUDENTS Global University represents a richly, culturally diverse student body with students from more than 150 countries. This tapestry of perspectives and worldviews makes Global University the dynamically unique institution that it is. Military personnel are a valuable component in this rich tapestry. The needs, opinions, challenges, and opportunities represented by our military students contribute invaluable feedback to the process of influencing Global University’s program and curriculum development.

VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS African American Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Assoc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.aaptsdassn.org American Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor. . . . . . . . . . . www.west-point.org/family/adbc American Ex-Prisoners of War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.axpow.org American GI Forum of the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.agif.us American Gold Star Mothers, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.goldstarmoms.com American Legion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.legion.org American Red Cross. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.redcross.org AMVETS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.amvets.org Armed Forces Services Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.afsc-usa.com Army and Navy Union, USA, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.armynavy.net Associates of Vietnam Veterans of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.avva.org Blinded Veterans Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.bva.org Catholic War Veterans, USA, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . http://cwv.org Congressional Medal of Honor Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cmohs.org Disabled American Veterans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.dav.org Fleet Reserve Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.fra.org Italian American War Veterans of the USA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.itamvets.org Jewish War Veterans of the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.jwv.org Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.KWVA.org Legion of Valor of the USA, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.legionofvalor.com Marine Corps League. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mcleague.org Military Chaplains Association of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.mca-usa.org Military Officers Association of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.moaa.org Military Order of the Purple Heart of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.purpleheart.org Military Order of the World Wars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.militaryorder.net National Amputation Foundation, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nationalamputation.org National Assoc. for Black Veterans, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nabvets.com National Assoc. of County Veterans Service Officers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nacvso.org National Assoc. of State Directors of Veterans Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nasdva.com National Veterans Legal Services Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nvlsp.org National Veterans Organization of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.nvo.org Navy Club of the United States of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.navyclubusa.org Navy Mutual Aid Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.navymutual.org Non Commissioned Officers Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ncoausa.org Paralyzed Veterans of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pva.org Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.pearlharborremembered.net Reserve Officers Assoc. of the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.roa.org Swords to Plowshares: Veterans Rights Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.stp-sf.org The Retired Enlisted Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.trea.org United States Submarine Veterans, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.ussvi.org Veterans Assistance Foundation, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.veteransassistance.org Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.vfw.org Veterans of the Vietnam War, Inc./Vets. Coalition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.vvnw.org Vietnam Veterans of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.vva.org Women`s Army Corps Veterans Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.armywomen.org Wounded Warrior Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.woundedwarriorproject.org 138

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Developing Students in Mind, Faith and Character

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impson University, California’s only Christian university north of Sacramento, has been educating and shaping world-influencers for nearly 100 years. Fully accredited, Simpson offers 25 liberal arts and professional studies degrees, an adult degreecompletion program, graduate studies, and credential programs, serving more than 1,300 students a year. Many of our programs offer online options.

Simpson University is deeply committed to helping veterans and their families pursue their educational and career goals. Our career path programs include accounting, business, organizational leadership, biology, nursing and ministry degrees for those interested in military chaplaincy. We offer undergraduate and graduate courses in several formats, allowing you to select the educational experience that best fits your lifestyle – or

School of Education: If teaching is your passion, we offer credentialing programs and master’s degrees.

School of Graduate Professional Studies: Pursue a master’s degree in counseling psychology or organizational leadership under the guidance of highly qualified faculty.

A.W. Tozer Theological Seminary: Also designed with working adults in mind, our

Simpson University, located in Northern California, honors its faculty and staff members who served in the military at a Veterans’ Day reception in November 2013 (right).

Nearly two-thirds of Simpson’s full-time faculty members hold the highest degree in their field of study and come from major universities around the U.S. They are awardwinning scholars, writers and composers who choose to be in an academic environment where they can integrate faith and learning. With a ratio of one professor for every 12 students, Simpson offers an

that of your spouse or dependents – while pursuing your career goals.

School of Traditional Undergraduate Studies: Simpson offers a four-year bachelor’s degree in 25 majors, with the opportunity to experience campus residence life, student leadership, worldwide service trips, and more.

intensely personal classroom experience.

School of Adult Studies: This 16-month

Students are encouraged to engage in

program is tailored for working adults who

original research projects with professors,

want to complete their bachelor’s degree.

resulting in publications and national

Classes meet one night a week, in a cohort

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seminary offers intensive, personalized education for those wanting to serve in church or chaplaincy ministries.

Redding, Calif., is home to a new Veterans Home of California and the beautiful Northern California Veterans Cemetery. The community honors and appreciates the sacrifices of those in the military and their families.

The focus of Simpson University has been and continues to be the education and development of service-minded graduates in a faith-based environment who have a positive impact on their communities. Visit us at simpsonu.edu to learn more.

Education with a Global Perspective Online & On-Campus Simpson University applauds your dedicated service to our country.

We live out our enduring motto of ‘Gateway to World Service’ by providing an exceptional service-focused education. If you or your dependents are seeking a supportive Christcentered learning community we encourage you to learn more about our programs: • UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES • ADULT STUDIES

• GRADUATE STUDIES • SEMINARY STUDIES

–Senior Airman Cameron Gamble, USAF

ASPIRE Degree-Completion Student

Scan the code below, or visit the link to hear Cameron’s Simpson story.

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ike most combat veterans, Drew Waldbauer emerged from his experience as a different person.

He had felt the warmth of a child’s smile when given a piece of candy, and the joy of saving lives during his 15-month deployment in Iraq. And he had also experienced unimagined anguish when nine of his buddies were killed and more than 20 others were injured during an enemy attack on his 82nd Airborne unit.

“I lost a little bit of my innocence over there,” Waldbauer said. “You see some of the worst things humanity can do, and you realize that you can be broken, both physically and emotionally. But you also gain camaraderie and a brotherhood with your buddies that can’t be explained – something I’ll always cherish.

“You can’t help but to be changed by that.”

Waldbauer had known for years that serving in the military would help him achieve his goal of earning a college degree.

Following his discharge, he came to Colorado State University after learning about its veteran-friendly campus and strong program in social work. He earned a BA in 2013 and a master’s in 2014, but it wasn’t easy.

“Like a lot of veterans, I had trouble connecting with people at first,” he said. “I would go to class, go home, do my homework and get drunk. It wasn’t going well.”

That’s when Waldbauer discovered CSU’s Adult Learner and Veteran Services office. There he found caring staff who helped him

Drew Waldbauer presents “Perspectives: Veterans’ Stories through Artists’ Eyes” at the 2013 Diversity Symposium. September 19, 2013.

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become a successful student and – more important – connect with fellow veterans.

“I couldn’t have made it through college without the veterans office at CSU,” he said. “(Director) Jenny Pickett and her staff were godsends. They helped me remember how to make that human connection. By working there I got to see everything CSU does for veterans, and I ended up making great friends.”

CSU has initiated a number of programs in recent years to help veterans successfully transition from the military to college – and beyond. The programs are designed to help veterans pay for their education, bridge funding gaps, get needed academic and personal support, and find sustainable employment after graduation.

Those programs have helped more than 160 veterans earn graduate or undergraduate degrees in the past year while attaining an average GPA of 3.1 – higher than the overall student body average.

Among the new programs is the Lininger Honor, Service & Commitment Scholarship, which helps fill funding gaps that GI benefits don’t cover. More than 160 students took advantage of the program this past year.

As for Waldbauer, he’s working at the Veterans Administration office in Cheyenne, Wyoming, hoping to earn a license in clinical therapy. He visits area veterans, taking them out for coffee or breakfast, and helping them connect. Just like CSU did for him.

“One of the things I’ve learned in my job is that I have a gift to see what veterans see and feel what they feel, because I’ve been there,” he said. “That’s something you can’t teach, so I know how to empathize with them.

“I know I want to stay involved with the veteran community, and I owe that to CSU. I will measure my success by how many veterans I’ve helped attain a better life. That’s a great feeling.”

State of Opportunity Colorado State University’s student-veteran educational experience, by the numbers.

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Yellow Ribbon The cost of tuition and fees Program at Colorado State University for all student-veterans eligible for VA educational benefits.

This includes out-of-state veterans and dependents who are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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Amount contributed by CSU toward tuition and fees for Yellow Ribbon students in the last academic year – a number that far outpaces any of our peer institutions.

175 Scholarships given to student-veterans last spring as part of the Liniger Honor, Service and Commitment Scholarship program.

80%

of student-veterans secured their first destination plans (work, grad school, etc.)

of our students have served in the military.

A number expected to rise dramatically as more men and women stand down from service. This number has increased 26% per year since 2009.

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An equal-opportunity University.

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Post-9/11 GI Bill

f you have at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service after Sept. 10, 2001, and are still on active duty, or if you are an honorably discharged Veteran or were discharged with a service-connected disability after 30 days, you may be eligible for this VA-administered program. The program has a few specific components, outlined below.

You can also review the program pamphlet.

• Yellow Ribbon Program • Transfer of Entitlement Option • Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship for the children of Servicemembers who died in the line of duty after Sept. 10, 2001.

TYPES OF TRAINING The following assistance is approved under the Post-9/11 GI Bill: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accelerated payments Correspondence training Entrepreneurship training Flight training Independent and distance learning Institutions of higher learning undergraduate and graduate degrees Licensing and certification reimbursement Vocational/technical training, noncollege degree programs National testing reimbursement On-the-job training Tuition Assistance top-up Tutorial assistance Vocational/technical training

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Some Servicemembers may also transfer unused GI Bill benefits to their dependents.

following your release from active duty.

Institutions of higher learning participating in the Yellow Ribbon Program may make additional funds available for your education program without an additional charge to your GI Bill entitlement. The following payments may also be available: • Monthly housing allowance • Annual books and supplies stipend • One-time rural benefit payment Some Servicemembers may also transfer unused GI Bill benefits to their dependents.

Other Factors to Consider • Full tuition and fees are paid directly to the school for all public school in-state students.

• For those attending private or foreign schools, tuition and fees are capped at the national maximum rate.

• If you’re attending a private institution of higher learning in Arizona, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Texas, you may be eligible for a higher tuition reimbursement rate.

If you’re attending a private or a public institution of higher learning (either private or public) as a nonresident, out-of-state student you may be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program and entitled to additional education-related costs not covered by VA. Not everyone is eligible for this assistance.

For more information visit www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/

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Kent State University has been recognized as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine for both our support of veterans and ROTC students.

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Kent State University Provides A Welcoming Environment for Veterans and ROTC Students Kent State University has again been named a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine.

Kent State has enjoyed this designation for nine years. In addition, Kent State University at Ashtabula and Kent State University at Tuscarawas have also been honored with this designation.

“At Kent State, being military friendly is a strategy and a mission,” said Joshua Rider, director of Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services. “Kent State is great place for older and nontraditional students, and we work very hard to be accessible and supportive to veterans and military personnel. Being recognized as a Military Friendly School is something the entire university can be proud of, as it speaks to the whole experience of being a student-veteran at Kent State University.”

Kent State established the Center for Adult and Veteran Services in 2010 to support veterans through various programs and services.

The Center for Adult and Veteran Services is a one-stop shop that not only certifies Veterans Affairs benefits to help pay for tuition, but also offers other services and programs specifically for veterans.

The Kent State Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) likewise benefits from the university being named a military friendly school again.

“This recognition is a reflection on how our student body respects the ROTC cadets and welcomes them as fellow students and not as outsiders who wear camouflage to class,” said Rider.

Rider believes the support of the university has made this accomplishment possible. “Everyone in the Kent State University family offers support and encouragement to our service members,” Rider said. “Veterans receive a warm welcome and are impressed by the extra effort everyone gives to help them make a smooth transition to college.”

For more information about programs for veterans at Kent State, visit www.kent.edu/veterans.

To learn more about Kent State’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services, visit www.kent.edu/cavs.

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Support Our Troops

he American Red Cross has launched Treasures for Troops, a program that offers a way for Americans to brighten the day for deployed men and women in uniform serving overseas. You can provide troops with a gift from home with a $20 donation to the American Red Cross Treasures for the Troops program.

Visit: www.operationhomefront.org/ Community Operation Care Package is a volunteer public charity, dedicated to the mission that no Hero serving our Nation should be forgotten. Their goal is to support our Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen through care packages and letters of encouragement. Learn how you can help by visiting www.operationcarepackages.org Operation Hero Miles: The program allows troops stationed in Iraq or Afghanistan to fly home on leave for free.

It also gives family members of wounded servicemen and women free plane tickets to visit their loved ones recovering at military hospitals across the country. To learn how you can donate your unused frequent flyer miles visit: www.heromiles.org/index.html Operation Gratitude seeks to lift troops’ morale, and bring a smile to their faces by sending care packages to service members overseas. OPERATION GRATITUDE care packages contain food, toiletries, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation, all wrapped with good wishes of love and support. To participate visit: www.operationgratitude.com 148

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“Operation USO Care Package”.

With a donation of $25 you can sponsor a care package and include a personal message of support and encouragement.

These USO Care Packages at minimum, include requested items such as pre-paid worldwide phone cards, sunscreen, and travel size toiletries. To make a donation visit: www.usocares.org/home The Gift of Groceries program helps meet the family needs of our Guard and Reserve troops fighting the war on terrorism.

Visit: www.commissaries.com/certificheck MAKE A DONATION: Army Emergency Relief: www.aerhq.org Navy/Marine Relief Society: www.nmcrs.org Air Force Aid Society: www.afas.org Coast Guard Mutual Assistance: www.cgmahq.org Special Operations Warrior Foundation: www.specialops.org American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services: www.redcross.org/services/afes Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors: www.taps.org National Military Family Association: www.nmfa.org Purchase a Patriot Bond: www.ustreas.gov Volunteer your time at a VA Hospital to honor veterans who bore the lamp of freedom in past conflicts.

…care packages contain food, toiletries, entertainment items and personal letters of appreciation, all wrapped with good wishes of love and support.

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VETSUCCESS: PROMOTING A SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE EXPERIENCE

VA Vet Success Program Active on a growing number of college campuses, the VetSuccess on Campus program supports Veterans transitioning from military to college life.

A launched the “VetSuccess on Campus” pilot program to ease service members’ transition from active duty to civilian life in June 2009. With the introduction of the Post-9/11 GI Bill in August 2009, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of Veterans returning to colleges to prepare for employment.

These Veterans are faced with a challenging economy, escalating unemployment rates, and transition from military to college life.

The VetSuccess on Campus program places a vocational rehabilitation counselor on campus to provide resources and support to all Veterans, Veteran dependents, and active duty service members. In addition to the VRC, outreach coordinators from VA’s vet centers are also on-site to provide peer-to-peer counseling and referral services as needed.

The VRC and outreach coordinators are available to address the unique needs of student Veterans, some with severe disabilities, providing a wide range of rehabilitation and personal adjustment counseling to remove barriers and facilitate completion of education programs and entrance into employment. The VRC also provides vocational testing, career and academic counseling, and makes appropriate referrals for more intensive health services, including mental health treatment through VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics, or vet centers.

VetSuccess on Campus counselors are knowledgeable of all VA programs and benefits and are able to assist Veterans in effectively resolving any VA benefit issues. For student Veterans who need employment assistance, the VRC assists with services to help secure suitable employment, including services available through VA, on campus, and other local community and government-sponsored programs.

Job placement assistance and coordination with local disabled veterans outreach program specialists and local veterans employment representatives are also offered.

The University of South Florida was chosen as the first pilot site, and has approximately 1,200 student Veterans using VA benefits. According to the VetSuccess 150

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The transition back into civilian life can be a challenge. For service members who take on the added complexities of pursuing higher education, there’s a lot to manage.

To ease this transition, VA initiated the VetSuccess on Campus pilot program. The program’s goal is to ensure the coordinated delivery of benefits to student Veterans and promote a successful college experience.

Started in June 2009 at the University of South Florida, the pilot program provides benefits assistance and counseling. It offers guidance to select a career goal and related classes and to understand the various VA benefits. Assistance is provided in person and right on campus so Veterans can complete their college education and prepare to enter the labor market in viable careers.

A vocational rehabilitation counselor and vet center outreach coordinator are assigned to be the on-campus face of VA. VRCs provide vocational testing, career and academic counseling, and readjustment counseling services to ensure Veterans receive the support and assistance needed to successfully pursue their educational and employment goals.

Both the VRC and outreach coordinator are available to refer Veterans for more intensive health services, including mental health treatment, through VA medical centers, community-based outpatient clinics or vet centers. On-campus access to counselors ensures that Veterans have information and support personally, medically and academically.

In January 2010, the VetSuccess on Campus program was expanded to two additional campuses – San Diego State University and Cleveland State University. With the success of all three sites, five additional sites were opened in the fall of 2010, at the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College, Texas A&MCentral Texas, Salt Lake Community College and Arizona State University.

Since the inception of the pilot, many other schools have expressed interest in the program. Deployment to nine more campuses in fiscal year 2012 will focus primarily on schools with student Veteran enrollment greater than 800.

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on Campus counselor, Jeanine Frederick, “There are so many ways to reach out and connect with Veterans.”

In the fall of 2010, Frederick organized three Veterans Outreach Expos, presented USF’s first Veteran Success course, and provided benefits information during Veteran-specific events such as the Salute to Black Veterans, as well as a kick-off event to support the university’s first Veterans Week. In between events, Frederick meets with student Veterans to answer benefits questions and provide referrals for legal aid, non-VA dental services, and assistance through charitable organizations.

“Like the name implies,” noted Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service Director Ruth Fanning, “VetSuccess is aimed at helping Veterans become successful in their educational and career endeavors.”

“Veterans come armed with military experience,” said Frederick, “but do not always have the degree to land the best jobs. Preparing for a career in today’s market requires a well-rounded approach with a concrete employment objective.”

Her advice was welcomed by student Veteran Elizabeth Mueller, who met with Frederick during her Veteran Success class at USF. “I had a general sense of what to do but had no idea how to get there,” Mueller said.

With the guidance of Frederick, Mueller participated in vocational and educational counseling. “It was a team approach,” said Frederick. Through a partnership agreement, Mueller completed vocational testing, exploration, and a knowledge, skills and abilities course through the vocational rehabilitation department at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital in Tampa.

Mueller’s employment goal of human resources manager was solidified during follow-up appointments. After she completed a fouryear tour with the Air Force working in Security Forces, Mueller began taking classes at USF in the fall of 2010.

She admitted that, like many students, she picked a major but was uncommitted to the potential employment outcome. According to Mueller, the guidance and direction she received through VetSuccess on Campus gave her clarity on her career objective and enlightened her with information related to other benefits. “Having one person to go to has been very beneficial,” she added.

“VetSuccess has radically changed the way we serve Veterans here at USF,” said Dr. Larry Braue, director of the USF Office of Veterans Services. “VetSuccess has enabled us to implement a ‘onestop-shop’ concept. Veterans don’t have to leave campus to get the support they need.

“Jeanine Frederick has taken VetSuccess to a whole new level,” he added. “Her enthusiasm and incredible work ethic have been a blessing to our office and to our Veterans. Our Veterans can count on Jeanine to get them answers and nearly always fix their problems.

This has been an incredibly successful collaborative effort and should be the model for all VetSuccess on Campus programs.”

Braue believes the VetSuccess on Campus program will continue to spread across the country. Frederick has worked for VA for more than 10 years and has been committed to top-notch customer service from the start. “VetSuccess on Campus is customer service,” she said. “We bring VA to the Veterans. We provide face-toface contact with Veterans and their families to show them we care.”

Other VetSuccess locations include San Diego State University, Cleveland State University, Arizona State University, Salt Lake Community College, Texas A&M University-Central Texas, Community College of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island College.

VETERANS GET THE MOST FROM THEIR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS Eligible Veterans and transitioning service members have a variety of educational benefits available to them. To use them, Veterans must sort through their options and decide which career path to take and which benefit is the best fit. This is where Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment can help.

The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program provides free career testing and counseling. These services assist Veterans in selecting a career goal that meets their interests, aptitudes and needs.

Veterans can also meet with a counselor to resolve any barriers to training or employment. If a Veteran faces a severe disability, the counselors provide a direct referral to VA’s VetSuccess, or Chapter 31, program, and VA medical facilities as needed.

Who can receive free educational and vocational counseling?

• Transitioning service members (six months prior to discharge from active duty) • Veterans discharged from active duty one year ago or less • Veterans or qualified dependents who receive any VA educational benefit Service members and Veterans are encouraged to register with eBenefits to gain access to online benefits-related tools and information. To register, visit www.ebenefits.va.gov.

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VETERANS EDUCATION BENEFITS CHECKLIST his guide was designed to help veterans entering college.

Contact the VA Education Office if you are unsure of the educational benefits for which you are eligible.

qD ECIDE ON A SCHOOL YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND. qC ontact the VA Certifying Official at each school to ensure they are VA approved. q F ind approved VA Education Programs:

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A PPLY FOR ADMISSION

C heck with each college for specific application requirements.

C omplete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA): www.fafsa.ed.gov

W atch for Deadlines Your FAFSA application determines your eligibility for low or no interest student loans, as well as state and other federal grants.

qC OMPILE ALL TRANSCRIPTS FROM PREVIOUS COLLEGES AND ANY MILITARY TRAINING THAT CAN BE EVALUATED FOR TRANSFER CREDIT.

q F ind your military transcripts: Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS): http://aarts.army.mil Community College of the Air Force Transcript Request Forms (CCAR): www.maxwell.af.mil/au/ccaf/transcripts.asp Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES): www.dantes.doded.mil/Dantes_web/DANTESHOME.asp Sailor/Marine American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART): www.navycollege.navy.mil/transcript.html Coast Guard Transcripts: www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/ve/official_transcript.asp

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A LEADING UNIVERSITY FOR U.S.VETERANS

SERVING VETERANS THROUGH EDUCATION AMU is the #1 provider of higher education to the U.S. military,* offering more than 90 career-relevant online degree programs including Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and many more.

As an AMU student, you’ll be part of a close-knit community of veterans who are truly dedicated to the betterment of their peers. We offer a wide range of services that address the needs of our respected student veteran community including: • Student Veterans Chapter – More than 1,000 members and mentors.

• Virtual Veterans Center – Career services, academic advising, and other resources.

• Career Transition Advice – Discover tips from people who’ve made the switch from military to civilian life.

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qC ONSULT AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR q R egister for Classes qA PPLY FOR VA BENEFITS qC ontact the VA certifying official on campus to apply for benefits. qC omplete VA Form 22-1990: www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/22-1990.pdf qC omplete VA Form 22-1995 for a change of program/school: www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/VBA-22-1995-ARE.pdf q I f discharged from active duty provide VA Official with your DD214: http://vetrecs.archives.gov Typically you will have to wait 8-12 weeks to receive your check from the VA. Once you receive the check, you need to verify attendance every month either by: – Phone (877) 823-2378 – www.gibill.va.gov/wave/default.cfm

qC ontact your VA Certifying Official if any change in enrollment status, including adding or dropping courses, withdrawing, or receiving incomplete grades.

qC ontact OEF/OIF program manager at your local VA Hospital for access to VA health care services and information on service-connected disabilities.

– OEF/OIF Program Managers: www.oefoif.va.gov

qC ONTACT UNIVERSITY DISABILITY SERVICES, IF ANY SERVICES ARE NEEDED.

q I s there a student veteran club organized at your college or university?

If so, they can assist you in this process.

If not, start one once you are settled on campus.

– Phone: (202) 470-6100 – www.studentveterans.org

qA PPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS q F ast Web Scholarship Search Engine: www.fastweb.com

q F in Aid Scholarship Search Engine: www.finaid.org/scholarships

qC ontact a local Veterans Service Officer if you need help filling out VA Forms.

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Military Kids and the

Educational System n August 18, 2014 all 50 states were successfully joined in the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. It is an agreement between all states to help military kids as they transition to new school districts. Now military children in public schools across the country are now protected by this important legislation.

The Interstate Compact is designed to ensure that military children receive uniform treatment as they move between school districts and states. It addresses some of the most common issues faced by military children in new schools: enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation. The intent of the Compact is to ensure that children are enrolled immediately in their new school, placed in the appropriate academic program, and able to graduate on time. It covers children of active duty military and activated Guard and Reserve enrolled in public schools in grades K through 12. The legislation includes children of fallen service members, as well as those who are medically retired or discharged for one year following the service member’s death, retirement, or discharge.

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The compact addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation. adopt this important legislation. It is a real milestone that officials from all 50 states have taken this important step to support military children and families. However, the work isn’t done yet. Too often, military families still have stories of teachers and school administrators who are unaware of the Compact and its requirements – even in those states where it has been the law for years.

To assist parents and school administrators who are in need of more information about the provisions of the Compact, the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3) has created a variety of downloadable brochures, webinars and other resources. Installation School Liaison Officers (SLO) can also provide information to families about the Compact and work with teachers and school administrators to help them become more familiar with it.

The Interstate Compact is an important tool in helping military kids overcome the challenges associated with moving to a new school. As such, all military families

and the schools that serve them are strongly encouraged to learn more about it. Please visit www.mic3.net and become better informed.

ABOUT MIC3 / MILITARY INTERSTATE CHILDREN’S COMPACT COMMISSION The goal of the compact is to replace the widely varying policies affecting transitioning military students. The compact leverages consistency: It uses a comprehensive approach that provides a consistent policy in every school district and in every state that chooses to join.

The compact addresses key educational transition issues encountered by military families including enrollment, placement, attendance, eligibility and graduation.

Children of active duty members of the uniformed services, National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders, and members or veterans who are medically discharged or retired for one year are eligible for assistance under the compact.

Source: www.MilitaryFamily.org

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Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins, Jr. Director, DISA orn in 1951, Hawkins hails from a family legacy of military service. His grandfather, Charlie Hawkins, was a Buffalo Soldier in the 10th Calvary Regiment. Hawkins’ father, Ronnie Hawkins, Sr., served in Vietnam and retired as a chief master sergeant, the highest noncommissioned officer rank in the Air Force. It was the inspiration of his father, and his own work ethics that led him to a career in the Air Force.

Because his father was in the military, Hawkins’ family, as are most military families, was on the move. They lived in Peshawar, Pakistan, before eventually moving to San Angelo, Texas, home of Goodfellow Air Force Base. Hawkins is a 1973 graduate of San Angelo Central High School. As he looked toward attending college at the Air Force Academy, but was unable to pass the physical due to high school football injuries.

Although he had offers from the University of Hawaii and the University of Houston, Hawkins chose a track scholarship at Angelo State University. In 1977 he earned a B.A. in Business Administration with an emphasis on information technology. This enabled his commission as an officer through the Air Force ROTC program. He continued his education by earning his M.S. in Management and Human Relations at Abilene Christian University in 1985 and an M.S. in National Resource Strategy at the National Defense University in 1997.

After earning his second M.S. degree at the National Defense University in 1997, Hawkins served two command assignments at Air Combat Command at Langley AFB in Virginia, first as commander of the Computer Systems Squadron 160

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from July 1997 to June 1998 and then as commander of the Communications Group from July 1998 to March 1999. He then served a series of directorships, including director of Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems at the Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia from April 1999 to April 2000; director of Communications and Information, at the Headquarters of Pacific Air Forces at Hickam AFB in Hawaii, from May 2000 to April 2003; and as director of Communications Operations at the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics, in Washington, D.C., from May 2003 to June 2005.

After almost a year and a half as commander of Air Force Officer Accession and Training Schools, Air University, at Maxwell AFB, from June 2005 to November 2006, Hawkins served as deputy chief of staff of Communications and Information Systems at the Multi-National Force-Iraq in Baghdad, Iraq, from December 2006 to December 2007.

Hawkins’s early career assignments exploited his technical education, including service as a computer systems analyst at the Strategic Air Command at Offutt Air Force Base (AFB) in Nebraska from January 1978 to July 1981; as chief of the Data Automation Division of the 96th Bomb Wing, and later as chief of Operations Division of the 1993rd Information Systems Squadron, both at Dyess AFB in Texas from July 1981 to June 1985; and as inspector and later executive officer to the vice commander, at the Air Force Communications Command at Scott AFB in Illinois from June 1985 to June 1988.

He then served four years at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs,

Colorado, first as commander of Cadet Squadron 24 and later as executive officer to the superintendent, from June 1988 to July 1992. After a year of studying at the Air Command and Staff College at Maxwell AFB, Hawkins served at the Air Force Joint Staff at the Pentagon, first as support manager for command, control, communications and computer systems, and then as action officer for the Defense Information Systems Network and Integrated Data Systems, from July 1993 to July 1996.

Returning to the Pentagon, Hawkins served as deputy director for Policy and Resources (and later as director of Infrastructure Delivery) at the Office of Warfighting Integration, and as chief information officer in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, from January 2008 to September 2009. He was first assigned to DISA in September 2009, serving as vice director until July 2011, and then as deputy director for Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems at the Joint Staff from July 2011 to January 2012, when he returned to DISA as director.

Hawkins married his high school sweetheart, Maria Garcia, and they have two sons and a daughter.

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