Lt. Col Jason Carter, the director of the commander's
Lt. Col Jason Carter, the director of the commander's planning group for the Fires Center of Excellence acts as the moderator for the first virtual Fires Conference at Fort Sill.
Service members from across Fort Sill attend day one
Service members from across Fort Sill attend day one of the first Virtual Fires Conference on Sept 29. Soldiers sit in Kerwin Auditorium in Snow Hall socially distanced with masks on while they listen to guest ... More
The Fires Center of Excellence leaders, along with
The Fires Center of Excellence leaders, along with Fires Soldiers across the globe tuned in to Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston's presentation during the 2020 Fires Conference.
Darrell Youngman, Air and Missile Defense Cross Functional
Darrell Youngman, Air and Missile Defense Cross Functional Team deputy director, answered questions from the online and in-person audience for the 2020 Fires Conference.
Lt. Col Jason Carter, the director of the commander's
Lt. Col Jason Carter, the director of the commander's planning group for the Fires Center of Excellence acts as the moderator for the first virtual Fires Conference at Fort Sill.
Brig. Gen. John Rafferty, the director of the Long
Brig. Gen. John Rafferty, the director of the Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) Cross-Functional Team spoke during the first day of the virtual Fires Conference at Kerwin Auditorium on Sept. 29.
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston offers
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston offers two questions leaders could ask their Soldiers to get to a more racially inclusive environment: How did you grow up? And, are you experiencing any issues in yo... More
Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander,
Gen. James Dickinson, U.S. Space Command commander, explained to an eager audience that it takes a good Soldier, and Fires leader to become an FA40 Space Officer when asked how one could transition later on.
Brig. Gen. Brian Gibson, Air and Missile Defense Cross
Brig. Gen. Brian Gibson, Air and Missile Defense Cross Functional Team director, spoke of progress in his pre-recorded remarks for the 2020 Fires Conference.
Soldiers were jotting down instruction from the Chief
Soldiers were jotting down instruction from the Chief of Staff of the Army as he laid the framework of how to be a successful leader.
Col. Richard Harrison, Air Defense Artillery commandant
Col. Richard Harrison, Air Defense Artillery commandant and ADA chief, told an audience of leaders they must first take care of themselves before they could offer advice and care for their Soldiers.
Fort Sill senior leaders were among some of those who
Fort Sill senior leaders were among some of those who attended day one of the Virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept. 29. Brig. Gen. Phil Brooks, commandant of the Field Artillery School, and Mr.... More
The former ADA School commandant, Brig. Gen. Brian
The former ADA School commandant, Brig. Gen. Brian Gibson, currently the director of the Air and Missile Defense Cross-Functional Team (CFT), which is part of the newly established Army Futures Command speaks a... More
Gen. James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army, discusses the way ahead for the Fires Force and what leaders can do to ensure they have cohesive teams.
The audience in Kerwin Auditorium was part of those
The audience in Kerwin Auditorium was part of those called to action to build cohesive teams get after the basics of being a Soldier.
The brief showed how having overmatch in space allows
The brief showed how having overmatch in space allows the United States to enjoy every day functions and freedoms. The Space Command mission is to deter and defend.
Fort Sill Senior Leaders stand together before the
Fort Sill Senior Leaders stand together before the start of the first virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept 29. Maj. Gen Ken Kamper, commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort... More
Fort Sill senior leaders gather before the start of
Fort Sill senior leaders gather before the start of the first virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept 29. Col. Richard Harrison the commandant of the Air Defense School stands with retired Lt.Gen ... More
Maj.Gen Ken Kamper, the commanding general of the Fires
Maj.Gen Ken Kamper, the commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill provides the opening remarks at the first Virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept 29. The first virtual F... More
It is fitting that the Space Force commanding general
It is fitting that the Space Force commanding general was a guest speaker of the first virtual Fires Conference. Limited in-person attendees were spaced out inside Kerwin Auditorium as all others watched online... More
Gen. James McConville, the 40th Chief of Staff of the
Gen. James McConville, the 40th Chief of Staff of the Army, explains that every unit needs to outline what winning looks like for them so Soldiers know what goals to work toward.
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Burnely and executive officer
Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen Burnely and executive officer to the commanding general, Capt. John Moriarity stands together before the start of the first Virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept 29.
A strategic planner for the Fires Center of Excellence,
A strategic planner for the Fires Center of Excellence, John Dorsey stands in Kerwin Auditorium at the beginning of the first virtual Fires Conference on Sept. 29. Dorsey has helped planned the Fires Conference... More
Maj. Gen Ken Kamper, the commanding general of the
Maj. Gen Ken Kamper, the commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill begins his opening remarks for the first virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept 29. Lt. Col Jason Carte... More
Fires Conference kicks off
Maj. Gen. Ken Kamper, Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill commanding general, closed out the Fires Conference and said, “Life is more fun with great teammates, so be one and then build a great team.”
The Air Defense Artillery School Commandant Col. Richard
The Air Defense Artillery School Commandant Col. Richard Harrison speaks on day two of the first virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept 30.
Fort Sill senior leaders gather before the start of
Fort Sill senior leaders gather before the start of the first virtual Fires Conference in Kerwin Auditorium on Sept 29. Col Richard Harrison the commandant of the Air Defense School stands with retired Lt.Gen D... More
A Soldier wearing a 30th Air Defense Artillery patch
A Soldier wearing a 30th Air Defense Artillery patch was among many who received advice from the Chief of Staff of the Army on how to handle a high operational tempo as a future ADA leader.