As far as I am concerned, the press is one of my best inspectors general.
— George C. Marshall (1946)
Member Profile: Ellen LeCompte
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Member Profile: Ellen LeCompte

We are excited to share the newest in a series of profiles of Marshall Center members who generously support our mission of bringing to life the timeless values of selfless service and unwavering integrity to develop visionary leaders worldwide.

Meet Ellen LeCompte, a dedicated member of The Order of St John since 2012 and former Regional Chair for the Richmond region (2016–2020).

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Forging Future Leaders at Fork Union Military Academy
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Forging Future Leaders at Fork Union Military Academy

Last week, we took General Marshall’s leadership lessons on the road to the prestigious Fork Union Military Academy, where 15 high school students participated in an on-site session of “Five Star Character: The George C. Marshall Ethical Leadership Conference.”

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The 1944 Army-Navy Game: More Than Football
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The 1944 Army-Navy Game: More Than Football

This Saturday, the Army Black Knights will face off with the Navy Midshipmen in the 2024 Army-Navy football game – a celebrated American sports tradition steeped in patriotism and military history that dates back to 1890. As America gears up for this annual rivalry, we remember one of the most historic Army-Navy contests, which took place 80 years ago against the backdrop of World War II.

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Global Glow: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrates Marshall Plan, Shared Values
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Global Glow: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebrates Marshall Plan, Shared Values

The holiday spirit was alive and well this weekend as guests, community leaders and diplomats gathered at Dodona Manor for the 5th annual Marshall Plan Tree Walk lighting on Saturday. This signature holiday event highlights – through individually decorated trees – the 17 European nations that participated in the U.S.-sponsored post-WWII recovery effort known to history as the Marshall Plan.

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