Special IAP Seminars hosted by the MIT Security Studies Program (SSP)

We invite you to join the Security Studies Program for a series of lectures this Independent Activities Period, presented by the Program's Military Fellows.  All IAP events will take place in the Pye Conference Room (E40-496).

Understanding America’s History- US Army’s Historical Program 2030
with Colonel Karl Sondermann 
Wednesday, January 24th, 2024 at 10:00am (View on the MIT Events Calendar)

Colonel Karl Sondermann, US Army Logistics Officer and a trained active-duty Army Unit Historian will present a talk on recent US Army efforts to improve historical mindedness across our force while also better connecting with the American public. During his 20 year career, COL Sondermann has been empowered by Army leaders to pursue his graduate degree in Historic Preservation, selected as the Arlington National Cemetery Military Historian and Operations Officer, and encouraged to volunteer with numerous historic organizations; all while serving on active duty and using his experience to implement various historic initiatives to professionally develop his Soldiers. As we approach our nation’s semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary, this talk will provide career insights and reasons why modernizing how US Army Historians record, educate, and promote our nation’s history can help the US Military reverse current losses in public trust and confidence.

Sponsor:  MIT Security Studies Program (SSP)

Open to the MIT community
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