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Sept. 27, 2010
Dr. Mark Corson in the media
Dr. Mark Corson, associate professor of geosciences and coordinator for Northwest's comprehensive crisis response minor, is a brigadier general in the Army Reserve.
Dr. Mark Corson, associate professor of geosciences and coordinator for Northwest's comprehensive crisis response minor, is a brigadier general in the Army Reserve.
Since April 24, 2010, he has been actively deployed to Iraq as commanding general of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, based in Des Moines, Iowa. The command is charged with coordinating all sustainment operations in Iraq, including transportation, maintenance, supplies and services.
Below is a listing of media featuring Corson's work. Read a profile of Corson here.
- May 5, 2010, Northwest Missouri State University: Geosciences professor begins active duty, bring overseas experience back to Northwest classrooms
- Aug. 22, 2010, NPR: Troops Leave Iraq, But Where Will Their Stuff Go?
- Aug. 6, 2010, American Forces Press Service : Logistical Drawdown in Iraq Proceeds Ahead of Schedule
- Aug. 19, 2010, The Guardian: From shock and awe to a quiet exit - US troops pull out of Iraq
- Aug. 25, 2010, Northwest Video: Corson participates at all-employee meeting
- Aug. 30, 2010, St. Joseph News-Press: Professor leaves students for soldiers
- Sept. 1, 2010, Good Morning America: Iraq Handover Begins
- Sept. 5, 2010, U.S. Army: Brig. Gen. Drives Message Home: Don't Forget Us
- Sept. 18, 2010, U.S. Army: Residents of Joint Base Balad remember
For more information, please contact:
Mark Hornickel, Media Relations Specialist
mhorn@nwmissouri.edu | 660.562.1704 | Fax: 660.562.1900
Northwest Missouri State University
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