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Colonel Kathryn L. Gauthier Air Force Olmsted Scholar Class of 1988 US University or College: Catholic University of America 1980 Foreign University: University of Simon Bolivar Language: Spanish Last Active Duty Assignment: Deputy Chief, Global Cryptologic Integration Center (GCIC), National Security Agency, Ft Meade, MD.

 

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Olmsted Display Unveiled at United States Naval Academy
Posted: Nov 7, 2008

A new display dedicated to the Olmsted Foundation's Olmsted Scholar Program was unveiled at the United States Naval Academy on Friday, October 24, 2008.

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Army Announces Final Scholar Candidates for OSC 2010
Posted: Oct 3, 2008
The US Army released the names of the fourteen finalists for the Olmsted Scholar Class of 2010.  Read the full article to see the candidates names.

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Olmsted Foundation Searching for Hire to fill Vice-President Position
Posted: Sep 23, 2008

Regrettably, because of his ongoing extended recovery from leukemia, long time Foundation Staff member and leader, Colonel Bob Yablonski, USAF (Retired) – Olmsted Scholar Class 1980, Lyon, France – is stepping down effective 1 October.  As a result, The Foundation will be hiring a Vice President for Special Programs.

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USMC MARADMIN for Olmsted Candidates has Been Released
Posted: Aug 4, 2008
The United States Marine Corps has released the MARADMIN soliciting candidates to submit applications for the Olmsted Scholar Program.  Go to" Read the full article", and see the attached document for a copy of the message. Please direct any inquiries to the USMC POC listed under "How to Apply" in the Scholars Program page.

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THE OLMSTED FOUNDATION HAS MOVED TO A NEW OFFICE LOCATION
Posted: Oct 3, 2008

PLEASE NOTE!!!!

The George and Carol Olmsted Foundation moved to new offices located at:

201 Park Washington Court

Falls Church, Virginia, 22046-4527

The move was completed on June 27, 2008.

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Doug Woodall, OSC 2002/Singapore, Promoted to O-5 Below The Zone!
Posted: Jul 8, 2008
With great satisfaction at a promotion well-earned, The Foundation congratulates MAJ(P) Doug Woodall on his recent below the zone selection to lieutenant colonel.  This is a sigificant milestone for Doug personally and a source of immense pride for the entire Olmsted Scholar comunnity.  Kudos to Doug and Paulette!

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Phoenix arrives in Beijing, meets other Scholars (06/19)
Posted: Jun 24, 2008

See the attached photos of Jade Yim, Jenn Hinkle, the Barry Little family/Nanjing,and the Dave Mcillece family/New Delhi -- all savoring Chiiese cuisine while welcoming the newly arrived Phoenix Hauser family.  See other shots of Jade hiking with Chinese classmates.

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Bill Parmentier, OSC 2007/Istanbul, Presents Academic Paper at Don Juan Archive Event
Posted: Jun 24, 2008

Bill Parmentier, OSC 2007/Istanbul, presented a paper at an academic conference in Istanbul hosted  by the Don Juan Archive of Vienna. See attached a photo taken, with Olmsted Scholar pin proudly on display!  The paper will be  published eventually with the conference proceedings in the fall.

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Navy Releases NAVADMIN for Olmsted Scholar applicants for Class of 2010
Posted: Jun 16, 2008
The Navy has released its NAVADMIN with instructions for all active duty Navy line officers interested in applying for the Olmsted Scholar Program.  See the full article and access the attached file for the message.

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VADM Doug Crowder, USN and OSC 1980/Lausanne, named N3/N5
Posted: Jun 5, 2008
Navy Vice Adm. William D. Crowder has been nominated for reappointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information, Plans, and Strategy, N3/N5, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.  Crowder is currently serving as Commander, Seventh Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan.

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Col Martin Neubauer, USAF and OSC 87/Heidelburg, Promoted to Brigadier General
Posted: Jun 5, 2008

Congratulations, BG-sel Marty Neubauer, USAF, our 33rd Olmsted Scholar to

achieve flag/general officer rank.  See official nomination below.

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USAFA Cadets Visit Africa - Olmsted Foundation provides Cultural Immersion
Posted: Apr 24, 2008
This article appeared in "Zoomie News" on 12/12/07, a publication of the Association Of Graduates.  It highlights the travel and cultural immersion opportunities funded by the Olmsted Foundation at the three Service Academies.  The goal is to give cadets and midshipmen a "foretaste" of a possible Olmsted Scholar experience down the line.

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Scholars' Wives Go Danish - See Beautiful, Beautiful Copenhagen!
Posted: Apr 24, 2008

Kahne Grisson, spouse of Todd Grissom, OSC 2006/Kiev, organized a gathering of East European-based Scholar spouses that took place in March in Copenhagen, Denmark.  Read below for details and a few photos of this intrepid group.

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Olmsted Scholars Tour India
Posted: Apr 24, 2008

Seven Olmsted Scholars, and their spouses, recently joined together in India to travel and share experiences.  They commemorated the event with this photo taken in front of the Neemrana Fort Palace in Rahjasthan, India.

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Foundation Outreach to VMI Cadets and Army ROTC Marshall Award Winners
Posted: Apr 24, 2008

Admiral Larry Marsh, USN (Ret), OSC 68/Munich, Foundation President & CEO, traveled to VMI in Lexington, VA on 15 April to brief interested cadets about the Olmsted Scholar Program (OSP).   Major Allen Pepper, USA and OSC 2002/Strasbourg, accompanied the admiral at VMI and later at Natural Bridge where he shared lessons on his Olmsted experience in Strasbourg with the Marshall ROTC Awardees.

 

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The US Navy's LANGUAGE/REGIONAL EXPERTISE/CULTURE (LREC) Program
Posted: Apr 24, 2008
The attached document covers in considerable details how the Navy and it constituent elements will specifically go about implementing the watershed DOD Language Transformation Roadmap.  All Navy Olmsted Scholars and potential Scholars should read it to appreciate the implicit validation of the Olmsted Scholar program - a vision in progess since 1960!

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Resource Guide to Visa Acquisition
Posted: Feb 12, 2008
The attached PDF has loads of information and links to websites about visas and how to get them. 

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