The Front Lines

At Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley, reaction to Petraeus’ testimony

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Leavenworth[(AP) Petraeus' presentation falls on friendly ears in Leavenworth:][1] Army officers said Monday that it's unlikely Gen. David Petraeus changed any minds in Congress with his assessment of the war in Iraq. Petraeus -- who ...

Five memorialized at Fort Riley; three more killed

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Riley ¢ 1st Infantry Division[(AP) Three from Fort Riley killed in Afghanistan:][1] Three members of a military transition team from Fort Riley have been killed in an attack in Afghanistan. Fort Riley officials announced Thursday that ...

Fort Riley gets visit from Army No. 2

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Riley ¢ 1st Infantry Division[(49abcnews.com) Army second-in-command tours Irwin Army Hospital:][1] General Richard Cody shook hands and met with injured soldiers as they fought through another day of physical therapy. Specialist Sean ...

Fort Riley could be slated for additional troops

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Riley ¢ 1st Infantry Division[(AP) Army looking at adding 6 brigades among 17 installations :][1] The U.S. Army is studying 17 military installations, including Fort Campbell, to determine possible sites for up to six additional ...

Fort Leavenworth’s new commander meets the press

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Fort Leavenworth[(LJWorld.com) Fort Leavenworth commander outlines objectives:][1] The new commander at Fort Leavenworth wants the military and government agencies to become more adept at working together. Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV ...

In Kansas, lessons from the Army’s past — and an eye on the future of war

Here are recent headlines about the military in Kansas:Challenging the generalsAn article in Sunday's [New York Times Magazine][1] discusses an apparent divide between the Army's senior and mid-level officers over how to prosecute the war in Iraq.Along the way, it takes a look at **Lt. Col. ...