


In the summer of 2001, when he started his War College fellowship, no one could have imagined the events of and the military implications for the next 20 years, said McConville. “Your success in your next jobs is going to be critical for the nation,” said McConville to the graduating class. Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, and 64 allied and partner nations’ armed forces, studying alongside senior civilians of government agencies. The joint, interagency and multinational student body included active, Guard and Reserve officers of the U.S. McConville joined family, faculty and friends at Carlisle Barracks, Jun 11, to honor 360 graduates who completed Joint Professional Military Education - II, while earning a master’s degree in Strategic Studies.

But the Army War College Class of 2021 was extraordinary in spirit, mental agility, discipline, collaboration and problem-solving as they prepared for future responsibilities that will demand those attributes.Ĭhief of Staff of the Army Gen. The student body here was competitively selected from among the highest achievers in the nation’s military Services, as is true every year. This year was unlike any other, everywhere. (Photo Credit: Elena Patton) VIEW ORIGINALĬarlisle Barracks, Pa. Army War College Class of 2021 at the USAWC Resident Education Graduation Ceremony, Carlisle Barracks, June 11, 2021.
