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High Profile i'Wf;r'":;:trar C;^e,rkx^i\ai ViS'ii/^ mwM By Sarah Marks Managing Editor It is very likely that Fayetteville State University students v/ould come in contact v/ith some of the more prestigious military leaders; however, in the past the meetings have been seldom and considerably uncommon. PJaced near the home of the 82nd Airborne Division, students should be able to easily enjoy the company and knov^rledge that many military leaders have to offer to un dergraduate students. FSU has seen many of those military officials this year, thanks to dedicated staff members, but with little turnout and acknowledgment. On March 31st in the Shaw Au ditorium, the Organization of Secu rity Students (a FSU official organi zation) sponsored Major General John M. Custer to present a two and a half hour presentation on the necessity of intelligence studies and how it relates to the future of America. Major General Custer is a two star general with an outstanding service record including some of the most coveted awards and numerous deployments. He has commanded a surveil lance company on the Demilitarized Zone, a signals intelligence battalion at the Nation Security Agency, and previously assigned as the Director of Intelligence Headquarters. His long list of accomplishments, awards and previous jobs positions created a presentation full of valu able information, startling facts and unfortunate realities to the FSU crowd attending. During his lengthy discussion. Major General Custer spoke of six main problems that affect nations worldwide: demographic trends, globalization, resource competition, weapons of mass destruction pro liferation, failed and falling states, and climate change. In addition to his six major con cerns, Major General emphasized the idea that Universities must teach analytic thinking techniques instead of deteriorating mental capability with universal experiences that are enhanced by the media. The Voice was fortunate enough to receive a brief interview with Major General Custer before the start of the presentation with only enough time for three very press ing questions on the minds of every many FSU students. The Voice: "What advice can you offer to current military fighting the war on terrorism?" Major General Custer: "I suggest that you read as much as you pos sibly can, as often as you possibly can. Take everything that you read and apply that to the real world you are faced with daily." The Voice: "What is your per spective on the military presence in Iraq at this point?" Major General Custer: "The real question should be will the Irpqi government actually fight for their nation? We can provide Iraq with plenty of support, but will the gov ernment sustain our efforts?" The Voice: "Do you feel that Iraq is making progress, as suggested by President Bush?" Major General Custer: "The lA (Iraqi Army) is not ready to take over the protection for the nation; however, they have made consider able progress. The Iraqi police are not on the same level as the lA, but we strongly believe that there will be positive changes in the future." Major General Custer provides the students of Fayetteville State Uni versity with more knowledge and in formation than could potentially be learned in an instructional session of class. It is incredibly important that FSU students make a special ef fort to attend these events in order to actively participate in the world around them. Global terrorism, regional con flicts, economic stability and weap ons of mass destruction are many of the driving forces behind U.S. For eign Policy today. The more students understand about international and domestic is sues, the better prepared they will be for the world anxiously awaiting their graduation. X mm I ^A/UARY20C^, Join Campus Clubs And Organizations Getting active on campus is a great way to get experience for your resume and a meet other people. Find something that you are inter ested in and get involved. Visit the Clubs/Orgs FSU page at; http://www.uncfsu.edu/osa/clubs.html Advertise: VoiceAdManager@yahoo.com / The pr de vou'H feci - cemq e doctor nrresses rro-idiicd Iv A‘ie-i vcj c.->i i ‘j' oi r Sa diers itti ttieir Families. Courage is contagious. Our Healtti Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) l«efps you reacts your goal by providing fuii tuition, money towards iioofcs and lab fees, a $20,000 sign*onbonus,plus a monthly stipend of more than $1,600 (more than $1,900 as of July 2008). % team more atnut the U.S. Army Health Care Team, t^888’S68-9828, or visit healthcarej303nny.com/inf0Anchpspt ARMY strong; April 9, 2008 VOICE Pg. 3
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