Dean Nowowiejski

Prof Emeritus Ike Skelton Chair CGSC Ret COL of Armor, Soldier for Life, Husband, Father, Papa.

[Dean Nowowiejski @COL_PhD]

102 years ago, American Forces in Germany celebrated their last Christmas on the Rhine. To find out more about what they did there for parts of six years, see https://t.co/gmFXhKzj87 Use code 24HOLIDAY2024 to save 50% through Christmas. @Kansas_Press

[ABMC @usabmc]

Today marks the end of one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, a symbol of progress for the U.S. and Allied troops

The Battle of the Bulge, Dec. 16, 1944, to Jan. 25, 1945, stands as one of the most significant military engagements of World War II, marking the final large-scale offensive by Nazi Germany on the Western Front.

Located in the dense Ardennes Forest, the battle saw fierce combat as German forces attempted to break through the Allied lines and recapture vital territory.

Learn more about the battle in our newest article: https://t.co/XbnEzTVLo9

[Trey Gronotte @GronotteTrey]

Honored!

This accomplishment is a direct result of how productive our offense was all year.

Also, so much has to go right just to make an operation look normal - not exceptional, just normal. Huge shoutout to my snapper, my holder, and the other 8 guys protecting for me.

[Army Football @ArmyWP_Football]

Congrats Bill 👏👏👏

Senior OG Bill Katsigiannis recognized as a Second Team All-American by ESPN 🫡

[Army Football @ArmyWP_Football]

TE David Crossan played in 33 games, starting in 14 over the last three seasons, often serving as an extension of the offensive line.

He hauled in his first career reception for 52 yards in his last game in the @IndyBowl and made it count.

Resilient.

🏴‍☠️

[Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl @IndyBowl]

The players and staff of @ArmyWP_Football came out to visit residents of the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Home today. The residents shared stories of their time in the military and gave wisdom to the next generation of service members.

[U.S. Naval Institute @NavalInstitute]

#RIP Pearl Harbor survivor Warren "Red" Upton who passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 105. Upton was a radioman aboard USS Utah when the battleship was hit by two torpedoes on 7 December 1941. As the Utah began to roll over, he abandoned ship and swam to Ford Island, towing a shipmate who did not know how to swim.

[Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes]

ICYMI: Warren "Red" Upton, the last surviving veteran of the battleship USS Utah, which sank in Pearl Harbor during the 1941 Japanese surprise attack and remains there as a memorial, died on Christmas Day in San Jose at the age of 105.

Upton was the oldest of a handful of still-living veterans who survived the attack.

With his death, only 15 veterans of the attack are known to be alive, according to Kathleen Farley, president of the California chapter of Sons and Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors, who has maintained a tally for years.

Read more about Upton's life and service here: https://t.co/aHbglUC1Qi

[The Dodd Trophy @thedoddtrophy]

Coach Jeff Monken of @ArmyWP_Football is a finalist for the Dodd Trophy Coach of the Year 🏆

Repost to cast your fan vote for Coach Monken 🔁 Fan Voting for the #DoddTrophy is open until 11:59 pm on 12/20.

#GoArmy | Presented by @PNCBank

[U.S. Army @USArmy]

We can never fully express our gratitude for the bravery and sacrifice of the #USArmy Soldiers who fought in the #BattleOfTheBulge.

You are among the Greatest Generation.

Learn more about the battle at https://t.co/SLspCUokyl

[ABMC @usabmc]

Remembering the Battle of the Bulge

On Dec. 16, 1944, one of the most brutal engagements of World War II began: the Battle of the Bulge.

The battle raged for over a month, with 600,000 American soldiers fighting through snow and ice.

By the end, over 19,000 Americans had given their lives — the largest loss of U.S. troops in a single battle during the war.

This month, join us as we honor the men and women who fought to preserve freedom during the Battle of the Bulge.

@USEmbLuxembourg @usembbrussels

[Aaron Taylor @AaronTaylorCFB]

“They start the fight, every time. Army doesn’t care who’s more talented — they just outwork, outstrain, and outhustle. They’re everything this position and this award are about: toughness, effort, and a refusal to quit.” https://t.co/ggjdPTpb8k

[Army Football @ArmyWP_Football]

Up 5️⃣ into the Top 20 📈

[College Football Zone @CollegeFBonX]

The Army Black Knights are the 2024 AAC Champions.

Bryson Daily: 25 rush, 126 yards, 4 TD
Kanye Udoh: 20 rush, 158 yards, 1 TD

[Kayla Haas @kaylahaas]

Taking time today to remember the life of Maj. Megan McClung, the first female Marine Officer killed in the Iraq War and the first female graduate of the United States Naval Academy to be killed in action since the school was founded in 1845.

McClung was serving as a media relations officer with I Marine Expeditionary Force when a roadside bomb killed her instantly in Ramadi, Iraq, Dec. 6, 2006.

She was a firm advocate for media coverage of the war and spent the morning escorting Fox News, before returning to the area with Newsweek journalists. The journalists, who were in another vehicle, were uninjured.

McClung was a well known runner and triathlete. She competed in seven Ironman distance triathlons and organized the first Marine Corps Marathon (Forward) in Iraq to coincide with the 2006 Marine Corps Marathon. She served as the race director just weeks before her death.

One of her most lasting legacies was a phrase she coined while preparing service members and senior officials for media interviews. Her headstone at Arlington National Cemetery is engraved with her mantra: "Be Bold. Be Brief. Be Gone."

I never had the chance to meet Maj. McClung, but her legacy has been an inspiration for my life and career.

Please take time today to remember this hero and pray for her family, friends, and fellow Marines.

To learn more about the life of Maj. McClung, I encourage you to read this story: https://t.co/6pMs2ZyGr1… and @BeBoldBook by @TSileo.

[Army Football @ArmyWP_Football]

These 4️⃣ @American_Conf All-Conference First Team have been bringing their best every week all season long.

[Art of War Scholars Program @ArtofWarScholar]

https://t.co/WdmHM5WEks

2024 Art of War Scholars Jeff Nielsen, Hannah Smith, and Josh Storm provide a six decision-point framework for resident ILE. Make the most of your year at Fort Leavenworth!

[Art of War Scholars Program @ArtofWarScholar]

Each of us obviously had our own backgrounds that shaped our perspectives. It was an incredible opportunity able to learn from peers who had taught at West Point, like MAJs Hannah Smith and Matt Rigdon,

[Art of War Scholars Program @ArtofWarScholar]

and peers with education and interests in fields as diverse as data and climate science, like MAJs Olly Akani and Jeff Nielsen. These, combined with a wealth of operational, educational, and combat experience led to some fascinating and insightful group discussions."