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

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

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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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[GodBlessUSA]

I’ll put it back out now that it has cooled down out there. They do need that extra food before migrating. Even the seed bird feeder had at least 30 yellow jackets in it the other day. Hope they leave soon.

[luvie]

Sorry that you get so many yellow jackets! I only get a few
flying ants. The little flat feeder that was a gift has a
“bug catcher” in the center that keeps most of the bugs out
of the food. Awwwwww...there he is again! I need a picture!

[luvie]

What a beautiful cat’s eye!

[luvie]

I’ll bet it’s beautiful there in fall!

That would be the perfect time to visit, too! :D

[unique]

And, it’s a real cat eye - no alterations.....it is awesome.

[Mashood]

I’m a graduate of George S. Patton middle school. Played and lettered in football. There was a small pond just north of the school with large carp. I almost landed the granddaddy of all carps there... back in 1969. Great snow sledding!!

[luvie]

I never knew that there were so many colors in their eyes.

Beautiful!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

They have a GREAT Fireworks show on the 4th of July!

[MeekMom]

[SevenofNine]

OH OH

I hope Tomkow is not one of those crazy Pirates you hear hijacking that Russian cargo ship

NOW Fox news reporting this is serious report that some of hijackers are sick because they think might be something on other Iranian ship that in vincitiy US Naval ship is monitering something too

It is big mystery over there

Could be tomkow BO

Or bad case of Vodka

[luvie]

...how are ya? (((MM)))

[amom]

Now, if we can just keep defeating as earlier today. d:o)

Boy howdy!!!

You have a great day and I'll do the same. Nice and cozy outside with cloudy overcast...and the smell of the ocean breeze(mine is a good life) I'm off to do some farming stuff. TTYL :-D

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, MM...((HUGS))...FR went away and I gave up. I had work to do that I brought home from work.

[beachn4fun]

LOL - I knew you were unique even before I saw you do your back flips.

Howdy, U

[beachn4fun]

No silly

I’m blowing kisses!

(((HUGS)))

[SevenofNine]

Wow I just read on Sky news they have party on that hijack ship and some of pirates went Raider fan on each other

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Beachie! How's it going with you?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, DorisCCC...thanks for sharing your experiences. And thanks to your family for their service to our country.

[SevenofNine]

OMG look what I found YOU TUBE Tomkow guess who play Robert Johnson the Blues singer in this movie

Commander Tuvok of Star Trek Voyager dude is hitting whiskey that very Un Vulcan of him

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqCWVS04Jog

[SevenofNine]

I think this get tomkow out of hiding

MINEEE