THE SPARK
Rekindle your interest in the Order
WHO ARE YOU?
Capt J. Tyler Ammen (THETA COMMISSION–CITADEL ’14)
Few surnames exact a reaction in KA other than “Ammen.” Tyler Ammen is a graduate of The Citadel and upon graduating, was initiated into KA by the Theta Commission. He is the great (several times) grand-nephew, of none other than our practical founder, Samuel Zenas Ammen. He commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps and is currently stationed at Marine Detachment, Ft. Lee in Petersburg, Virginia. He is the Alpha Company Commander, overseeing the Marine Corps’ Air Deliver, Bulk Fuel, Personnel/ Retrieval/Processing, and Food Service Schoolhouses that train, mentor, and develop roughly 2,000 entry-level students annually. Last summer, Tyler spoke to the attendees of the 2022 Emerging Leaders Academy in Lexington and has remained connected KA since his joining in 2014. In June he’ll attend the U.S. Army’s Logistics Captains Career Course (also located on Fort Lee) until November and then he and his family will be on to the next set of orders— location TBD!
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Top: Tyler speaking at ELA.
What are you reading right now and why? I am currently reading “Fortunate Son,” by Lewis B. Puller, Jr. While many people who are familiar with Marine Corps history know of “Chesty” Puller, few know the story of his son who was a Vietnam Vet/double-amputee that was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. For my Master’s (International Studies at Old Dominion University) I am currently reading “War by Other Means,” by Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M. Harris which focuses on geoeconomics and statecraft.
What is in your DVD/ Streaming queue and why? My wife and I are currently working our way through Yellowstone on Paramount Plus (we also just wrapped up 1883, which was fantastic). My other streaming queue consists of podcasts ranging from Joe Rogan to Jocko Willink. I specifically enjoy podcasts while running and exercising, because it provides a great time to listen to leadership examples and lessons from many different perspectives and careers.
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