FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Leavenworth ~ 30 SEPT, 2008

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Road Trip: Fort Leavenworth, Kansas

Fort Leavenworth, Kansas is the oldest continuously operating military installation west of the Mississippi River. This historic post, noted for its campus setting, open green spaces and hometown character, is the home of the US Army’s Combined Arms Center (CAC). CAC, as a major subordinate headquarters of the US Army Training and Doctrine Command, has often been referred to as the “ Intellectual Center of the Army”. It is, in many regards, “home base” for the majority of field grade officers across the Army.

Since 1882, CAC and its predecessor organizations have been engaged in the primary mission of preparing the Army and its leaders for war.

Henry Leavenworth (December 10, 1783–July 21, 1834) was an American soldier active in the War of 1812 and early military expeditions against the Plains Indians. He established Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, and also gave his name to Leavenworth, Kansas, Leavenworth County, Kansas, and the Leavenworth Penitentiary.

Colonel Henry Leavenworth, with the officers and men of the 3rd Infantry Regiment from Jefferson Barracks at St. Louis, Missouri, established Fort Leavenworth in 1827 to be a forward base protect the Santa Fe Trail.

For 30 years, Fort Leavenworth was the chief base of operations on the Indian frontier. In 1839, Col. S. W. Kearney marched against the Cherokees with 10 companies of dragoons, the largest U.S. mounted force ever assembled. Throughout the war with Mexico, Fort Leavenworth was the outfitting post for the Army of the West.

Learn  More About The History of Fort Leavenworth Here!

 

Since its founding in 1827, it has significantly evolved and today, as part of Installation Management Command - West Region, the Fort Leavenworth Garrison supports the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) by managing and maintaining the home of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center.

CAC has eleven major subordinate organizations that are staff extensions and provide expertise for the core functions. All are located at Fort Leavenworth:

Battle Command Knowledge System, U.S. Army Information Operations Proponent, Combat Studies Institute, Current Force Integration Directorate, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Combined Arms Center for Training (which includes the Battle Command Training Program and the National Simulations Center), TRADOC Program Integration Office-Battle Command, Center for Army Lessons Learned, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Center for Army Leadership, and Military Review.

Read More About Fort Leavenworth Here!

Colonel Benjamin Grierson formed the 10th Cavalry on 21 September 1866 at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. It, along with the 9th Cavalry, 24th and 25th Infantry, formed the first all-black regiments in the Regular United States Army. In western Kansas, the Kiowa encountered the soldiers of the 10th as valiant opponents and termed them the "Buffalo Soldiers."

 

On December 1, 1888, General Benjamin Grierson, upon relinquishing command of the Tenth Cavalry stated:

"Always in the vanguard of civilization and in contact with the most warlike and savage Indians of the Plains. The officers and men have cheerfully endured many hardships and privations, and in the midst of great dangers steadfastly maintained a most gallant and zealous devotion to duty, and they may well be proud of the record made, and rest assured that the hard work undergone in the accomplishment of such important and valuable service to their country, is well understood and appreciated, and that it cannot fail, sooner or later, to meet with due recognition and reward."

Learn More About The Buffalo Soldiers Here!

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[amom]

Hey there my FRiend...I’ve only just arrived after a rather LONG day...all is good and I’m bushed. Just wanted to give you a howdy before I tried to read up on the thread. (HUG)

[barker]

A friend of mine has a son who is career Army. A few years ago I asked where he was at and she said "he's in Leavenworth." When I started laughing she quickly said "he's AT not IN Leavenworth.

Leavenworth is maybe an hour drive from me. Some nice antique shops downtown last time I was there.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome in from your long work day. ((HUGS)) I just got home from work, found food, and am now sitting down to FReep and eat.

[amom]

Goodness we’re both keeping late hours. Enjoy your food and FReeping. Pleanty of news today. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

WooHoo...look at you, acad....back in the groove. Thanks for today’s daily dose o’ da blues. And the paw is doing well...the best news!

[philly-d-kidder]

Hello From Bethlehem..!!

Saw Jesus Birthplace...touched the exact spot!!

WOW...Thanks for leavenworth...

I am Off to Golgotha..

[philly-d-kidder]

Hope you are well!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey, you....been thinking about you on your travels. Are you having a wonderful time? Lots of stuff to see? Taking pictures? I am well.

[MeekMom]

still no sign of Tom!
{{{MIA alert!}}} :(

[MeekMom]

re: 209
Way too funny Sandy! LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Seven...it was in the high 20s this morning, and most of the leaves have turned to gold and are dropping.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I guess so, there is a lot to read....and so little time to do it. Now, if we can just keep defeating as earlier today. d:o)

[MeekMom]

Where are you Tom???

[MeekMom]

Evenin' Ma! ((hugs))

[trussell]

Been missing both of ya!

You know, there is something you could do about that...You could come up this way and see us!! :~) Lotsa hugs!

[luvie]

I would absolutely love to do that and hope I can some day!

Hope the kids are doing well in school!

(((hugs))) for Cody and Crys!

Guess I should go to bed. Even though I am off tomorrow, I
am getting droopy-eyed! LOL!

See ya! Take care!

[trussell]

Fiddling while Rome burns?

Nothing but unintelligible gibberish designed to confuse the listener (if you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullsh!t)

Hope you enjoyed it mylife...how have you been?

[MeekMom]

Hey! Where did everyone go?
Did someone roll the sidewalks up early? LOL

[mylife]

I am hanging in there as well as most.

I always loved the band Focus.

Hows the great white north?

[MeekMom]

Mornin’ My!
Glad FR is back up again!