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Continuing to serve the Army, the nation, and our Soldiers and famlies as the Vice President for Education at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the Executive Director of the Institute of Land Warfare in Arlington, VA. AUSA is a private, professional, non-profit educational organization that supports the United States Army – Active, National Guard, Army Reserve, Army Civilians, concerned citizens, Veterans, Retirees, Wounded Warriors, and family members.
General Swan is the Vice President for Education at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and the Executive Director of the Institute of Land Warfare in Arlington, VA. AUSA is a private, professional, non-profit educational organization that supports the United States Army – Active, Nati
Military Experiences
Dec 2009 - Dec 2011
Commanding General
•Led the command’s mission for homeland defense, military support to civil agencies during emergencies or natural catastrophes, and partnerships with the armies of Mexico and Canada in the fight against Transnational Criminal Organizations.
•Changed organizational culture from an administrative to an operational focus.
•Built partnerships with federal agency leaders, state and local officials, National Guard leaders, private sector and non-governmental executives, and Congressional leaders.
•Managed a $100 million dollar annual operating budget and a staff of 650 professionals.
•As the senior commander at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, partnered with San Antonio city leaders, contractors, and Army officials to oversee management of $2.9 billion dollars of base realignment construction.
Deployments
(1 year, 11 months)Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Ended in 2010
PINNACLE Strategic Leadership Course, National Defense University
Individual & Special Skill Schools
Certifications
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
Ended in 1976
United States Military Academy (USMA, West Point)
Bachelor's Degree