Classmate Professor John Mearsheimer on PBS: Strategies for Dealing with ISIS

Folks, I was on the PBS NewsHour last night talking about strategies for dealing with ISIS, a depressing situation for sure.

Here is a link for the show for anyone who might be interested: 

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/what-should-we-be-doing-to-defeat-the-islamic-state/

Hope all is well with everyone and Happy Thanksgiving.

John Mearsheimer

RIP, John C. Brenner Jr., USMA 1970

BRENNER, Mr. John C., died on November 5, 2015. A native of Philadelphia, long-term Brandermill resident, member of Brandermill Church and graduate of USMA at West Point with eight years active service in the U.S. Army Field Artillery. John was stationed in West Germany during the Cold War - honorable discharge with the rank of Captain. He then settled in Virginia in 1978 and most recently enjoyed a 20-year career with Commodore Sales. John is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia Brenner; his three children Angela Brenner (Eric), Jacqueline O'Connor (Charles) and Matt Brenner; eight grandchildren, Cassandra, Aidan, Emma, Anne, Rose, Hailey, Griffin and Adeline; brother, James Brenner (Peggy); sister, Nancy Bowen (Mark) and a host of loving relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 3:30 p.m. Monday, November 9, at The Brandermill Church, 4500 Millridge Pkwy., Midlothian, Va. 23112. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Brandermill Church Congregational Care Ministry or to the Winfree Memorial Preschool Playground Fund, 13617 Midlothian Tpke., Midlothian, Va. 23113.

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Image and Video coverage of the USMA 1970 Vietnam Memorial Remembrance Ceremony and Reception

Thanks to Classmate Bill Taylor for Image and Vide coverage of the USMA 1970 Vietnam Memorial Remembrance Ceremony and Reception held last Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Vietnam Wall (Reception was held after the ceremony at a local establishment)

Special thanks to classmate Charlie McGee and his team for organizing this special event.

Images are here

Videos
The wreath laying is only 21 seconds, but clearly presents that portion of the event.

The service is 66 minutes and the audio came out OK, with some background noise (that was unavoidable from National Airport Plane Take offs)

Problems with the links - let me know please (frank.j.monaco@gmail.com)

Monaco ‘70

Michael A. Kulungowski, USMA 1970, A1, Cullum #29245, Rest In Peace

http://bullock.mem.com/Obituary/6627643/94707184/94707179?title=Obituary

USMA 1970 Vietnam Memorial Ceremony and Reception -Saturday, 10 October 2015 in Washington, DC: Details here -

USMA 1970 Vietnam Memorial Ceremony and Reception -Saturday, 10 October 2015 in Washington, DC: Details here - 

West Point Association of Graduates

1. To indicate attendance for the ceremony, please send email if you haven't already done so to: vnceremony70@gmail.com. Agenda: 9:00am -...

WESTPOINTAOG.ORG

Classmate's Memorial Service and Obituary - Dr. Robert J. Kenevan, USMA 1970, A4

Obituary - or cut and paste this link into your browser: 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/telegram/obituary.aspx?n=robert-kenevan&pid=175660505&eid=sp_shareobit

Memorial Service is on Sunday, Sept 6th, 2015 at Mountain View Cemetery in Lakewood, WA at 2 pm. The address is 4100 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499,  Telephone 253-777-0177.

Search for New President of AOG Announced

Dear West Point Class Leaders and Society Presidents:

I want to inform you that we have a new development concerning the leadership of the West Point Association of Graduates. For the past 8 years, Bob McClure has provided selfless service to West Point and to its graduates. Recently, Bob informed the Board of Directors that he has decided to retire as President & CEO of the WPAOG. I write to make you aware of this news and to ask for your assistance and participation.

Most of you are well aware of Bob McClure's transformative leadership at WPAOG, which has “raised the bar” in every aspect of our world class alumni association. Most recently, Bob’s leadership and organizational skills were instrumental in the WPAOG's Comprehensive Campaign exceeding its $350M fundraising goal, over a year before completion of the campaign. This is only one of his countless accomplishments, which are far too numerous to describe here. Needless to say, Bob has done a spectacular job, and we will miss him tremendously!

However, to provide for a smooth transition, Bob has agreed to continue as President & CEO of our Association through June of 2016. This will permit the WPAOG enough time to conduct a global search for our next President & CEO, who will lead the Association through our next strategic planning process, through our 150th Anniversary celebration, and beyond. 

We have initiated a comprehensive search process, and I seek your help and support to find the best President & CEO candidate available. I will Chair a Search Committee that includes LTG (Ret.) Joe DeFrancisco '65, Tom Dyer '67, LTG (Ret.) Buster Hagenbeck '71, Darcy Anderson '78, Ellen Houlihan '82, and John Robb '91. In addition, Mike Franzino '71, President of Korn Ferry Global Financial Services Practice and a member of Korn Ferry’s Global Operating Committee, has agreed to help conduct this search on a pro bono basis. Korn Ferry is a preeminent authority on leadership and talent acquisition.

The job description and the list of experience/qualifications required for the CEO can be found online (http://www.westpointaog.org/file/WPAOGCEOJobSpec.pdf…) . Our Association Bylaws require that WPAOG's President & CEO be a graduate of the United States Military Academy. Any graduate who is interested in being considered for this leadership role should email their resume to Mike Franzino at michael.franzino@kornferry.com. In addition, if you know of a graduate who should be considered for this position, please nominate that individual, directly, or ask that graduate to submit his or her resume.

Thank you for your support and participation in this important transition for the West Point Association of Graduates.

Sincerely,

LTG (Ret.) Larry Jordan
Chairman
West Point Association of Graduates