Major Karl Rauch is currently a student at the School of Advanced Military Studies and a recent graduate of the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, and is an alumnus of the University of Vermont, where he received his BA in Political Science. His education includes MAs from Webster University and CGSC. His military education includes the Jungle Operations Training Course, Air Assault School and the Special Reaction Team Course. He has served in theaters ranging from Afghanistan to the Pacific. He is married to his wonderful wife and fellow army officer, Brigid. Major Rauch is currently on assignment to be a planner with the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii.