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Charles D. Allen
Opinion contributor Col. Charles D. Allen (U.S. Army, ret’d) is a professor of Leadership and Cultural Studies in the School of Strategic Land Power at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pa. His work appears frequently on the Capital-Star’s Commentary Page.
Black History Month 2023: How far Black soldiers have come — and the road ahead | Charles D. Allen
By: Charles D. Allen - February 8, 2023
The true story of three officers who persevered as patriots in service to the nation. Remember them.
Dr. King’s ‘Road Ahead’ — and what it means to one Pa. community | Charles D. Allen
By: Charles D. Allen - January 16, 2023
Our commemoration committee invites you to be part of this celebration as we seek to unite our Carlisle Community in truth and love.
Freedom and democracy in America 2022. What it means. Why we guard it | Charles D. Allen
By: Charles D. Allen - November 24, 2022
To believe in the American democracy requires us to act to address all forms of injustice within our nation.
What will the next generation of military leaders learn from our years of upheaval? | Opinion
By: Charles D. Allen - June 15, 2022
From the pandemic to Jan. 6 and the Ukraine War, there has been no shortage of lessons.