COL (P) Lundy named deputy commander at CAC-T

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno announced that COL (P) Michael D. Lundy will be the new Deputy Commander of the Combined Arms Center for Training (CAC-T).

Currently, Lundy is the Deputy Commander (Support), 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. He replaces COL (P) Robert “Pat” White who will leave to become the Assistant Division Commander (Support), 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Ga.

Army meets training challenges

Today's soldiers represent an irreplaceable resource for the Pentagon. The emerging question is how to keep the profession of arms interesting to soldiers who may feel they have lived in real life the training exercises that characterize life at home. CAC-T senior leaders discuss what the Army is doing to meet the challenge.

Realistic avatars, gamining Help shape Army's future

For Col. Anthony Krogh, the approaching end of more than 10 years of war seems more like a call to action. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll, but they have also left the US Army battle-tested. As peacetime draws nearer, the Pentagon is grappling with a vital question: How can the military keep its soldiers engaged and fighting fit, both physically and mentally? Krogh thinks he knows one answer: video games. He is the director of the National Simulation Center.

COL White (P) confirmed for brigadier general

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The Senate has confirmed COL Robert “Pat” White’s promotion to the rank of brigadier general. He and other general officers were confirmed by the Senate on Thursday. White arrived at Fort Leavenworth in July 2011 to become the Deputy Commander of the Combined Arms Center for Training. CAC-T supports and develops training throughout the Army.

CTC conference discusses Army’s training future

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Future training at the Combat Training Centers and at home stations was a major topic of discussion at April’s CTC Conference. The conference drew participants from across the Army, the sister services and international partners.