General Donn Starry on Leadership Experience may be the best teacher, but a wise person learns from the lessons of others. Check out the timeless leadership wisdom pulled from a speech made by Gen. Donn Starry in 1979. Plus, check out the links for “Press On!” and “To Change an Army” at the bottom of the page. View...
Leader Tools Maximize your leadership impact! Use Leader 180 for fast peer feedback or Leader 360 for a broader perspective from your team and superiors. Start your assessment today! {CAC Required} Questions? Reach out to the Athena team here. View...
The Emergence of Joint Fires During World War I “The use of artillery during WWI not only shaped the operating environment of the Western Front, but it elevated the long-lasting importance of joint fires and joint fire support.” This article outlines implications for future sergeants major, which includes the need to comprehensively understand the joint planning environment. View...
ALx Legacy Leader Series Who comes to mind when you think of the term legacy leader? You can submit them to usarmy.leavenworth.cac.mbx.tr-cac-inform-cell@army.mil Follow & share the ALX #LegacyLeader series on social media starting June 1st! View...
Celebrate the Army's 250th Birthday! The Army is celebrating its’ 250th birthday by honoring our rich history of service, sacrifice, and dedication. The theme this year is This We’ll Defend. You can help us celebrate, tell the Army story, and honor the American Soldier! Find out more about the Army’s birthday plans and how you can join in the ‘How to Celebrate’ guide found here. View...
What is Strategy in War? “Words have meaning. And in war, few words matter more than strategy.” This article explores what strategy is and isn’t and provides thought-provoking discourse to foster shared understanding of its power in shaping both the outcomes of war and the peace that follows. View
The Army: A Primer to Our Profession of Arms **BRAND NEW** This unique 'Primer on the Profession of Arms' is meant to be read cover to cover. It illustrates what it means to be a warrior, a professional, and a leader while highlighting the Army's rich history of service, sacrifice, and dedication. View
Book Analysis: Winning without Fighting-Resilience as a National Security Imperative The Secretary of Defense directive dated 30 April 2025 provides a framework for achieving peace through strength. Resilience has always been a core strength of the U.S. Army and will continue to be required in this ever-evolving operational environment. An analysis of the book “Winning Without Fighting: Irregular Warfare and Strategic Competition in the 21st Century” provides a succinct summary of the book which gives perspective on resilience as a key instrument of power. View