The Chaplain Corps in the Army has served through all the major wars that the United States has fought. Their purpose has been to give balance to the command and at the same time ensure that the morale of the Soldier, his family and unit are...
The United States Army has and will continue to train, prepare, and send chaplains on combat deployments in the global War on Terrorism. As the spiritual leaders of the United States Army, chaplains must prepare for their combat deployment and the...
At the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College (CGSC), students are charged with balancing their lives in mind, body, and spirit; however, self-development tools are readily available to U. S. military leaders in the first two of these...
This study is about soldiers of the United States Army. Their dedication and selfless service not only puts them at physical risk but challenges their morality. Their willingness to participate and eagerness to learn gave energy to the class and...
This monograph analyzes the Iran-Iraq War to determine the role of society--the government, the people, and the army--in forming a state's strategy and action in war. It applies the writings of two classical theorists--Clausewitz and Delbruck--to...
United States Army Forces, Pacific, Office of the Commander-in-Chief
Psychological warfare against the Japanese homeland was conducted by the various United States and Allied commands which engaged the enemy forces in the Pacific and by other governmental agencies in the United States. This report looks at the...
CH (MAJ) Steve Prost served as the gospel service chaplain at Camp Rustamiyah during 2003 and 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this June 2011 interview CH Prost discusses his change from the Judge Advocate General corps to the...
This is an oral history transcript between General Ralph E. Haines, Jr. and interviewer Captain William J. Hudson, conducted on 22 APRIL 1976 in San Antonio, Texas, for the U.S. Army Military History Institute, Carlisle Barracks, PA. General Haines...
United States. Army. Engineer Center and Fort Leonard Wood.
The Guidon came into being as a weekly publication in 1966 under the title Fort Leonard Wood Guidon. Between 1966 and 1987 the title was simplified to Guidon before becoming Essayons in 1988. The name reverted back to Guidon in 1999. It has been...
The Islamic Republic of Iran poses a significant threat to stability in the Middle East. Iran's nuclear program, inflammatory rhetoric, and support to militias challenge peace efforts throughout the region. America now seeks normalized relations...
Throughout his career Chaplain Struecker attended many professional military schools and received many awards and commendations. Chief among these include the Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Master Parachutists Wings,...
Thesis: Jeff Strueker epitomizes the Army values. He started life in a humble setting, but in the intensity of combat, learned the importance of spiritual fitness and vowed to make it his number one priority. Throughout his career, his military...
During my 14-month Operation Iraqi Freedom mobilization, I learned about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Dr. Glasser‟s Choice Theory. Both of these theories greatly enhanced my own self-understanding, as well as helped me in my...
Life is full of many challenges from child birth to adulthood. No one person can began to understand how his life will ever begin or end; life is full of surprises and disappointments. You can only map out in your mind on how you expect to live...
Major Mike Swienton deployed to Iraq in July 2003 as the assistant S3 of the 5th Engineer Battalion out of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. At night he was the battle captain and by day he was the construction officer and Directorate of Public Works...
From March 2003 through March 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Chaplain (Major) Dennis Hysom served as first the 4th Infantry Division's DIVARTY chaplain and then as the chaplain for the 104th Military Intelligence Battalion. In this...
In this interview, MAJ Stephen Sexton, US Army, Chaplain, discusses his deployment to Iraq as a Battalion Chaplain in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). MAJ Sexton describes how his mission in mentoring his unit and how he was able...
MAJ Eddie Cook served as the 3-325th Airborne Infantry Regiment (AIR) chaplain in As Samawah and Baghdad, Iraq during 2003 and 2004 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In this August 2010 interview, MAJ Cook discusses his calling to...
Preparing for his role as V Corps chaplain for what became Operation Iraqi Freedom, Chaplain (Brigadier General) Douglas Carver concerned himself with stress management training, placement of ministry teams at forward hospitals, working with family...