AUSTIN, Texas -- United States Army War College fellows at The University of Texas hosted the commander of the Army Materiel Command, Gen. Dennis L. Via, for a round-table discussion Monday.
Gen. Via mentored the fellows on the future of the Army based on the mission of AMC. The Army is in a transitional state from a wartime Army to a long-term sustainable force, prioritizing core and enduring tasks, Via said.
Since 1992, the U.S. Army has partnered with UT Austin in a one-year resident fellowship for officers. Through access to the university, fellows prepare to meet the demands of strategic-level thinking and senior leadership as they guide the Army into the future.
University of Texas at Austin President Gregory L. Fenves sponsors the fellows, who are directed by retired Lt. Gen. Joe Yakovac, previously the military deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition Logistics and Technology.
"The university is honored to welcome distinguished scholars from the U.S. Army to campus for an enriching experience as they develop world-changing leadership skills," Fenves said. "This year's fellows are learning from UT Austin faculty experts in fields that will influence our nation's future."
The 2016 fellows represent a cross-section of the Army. Col. Scott Nolan, a field artillery officer, is focusing his studies on China, while Col. Tim Domke concentrates on business classes due to his acquisition specialty. Lt. Col. Hope Rampy, soon to be promoted, is taking a diverse set of classes ranging from leadership to peacekeeping.
Keeping pace with their peers, Lt. Col. Dave Krugh and Lt. Col. Kristine Henry are taking full advantage of the opportunities revolving around the cyber field, with Krugh centered on cybersecurity and Henry focused on the relationship with the intelligence community.
The War College Fellows program is under the umbrella of the Army War College at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. The fellows will receive the award of Military Education Level One -- the highest level of formal military education.
In addition to meeting with UT System Chancellor William H. McRaven (a retired four-star admiral) and President Fenves, Gen. Via spoke with a group of Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets and junior officers attending the university for Advanced Civil Schooling.
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