Members of the 351 Civil Affairs Command By Captain David Clinnick Introduction The San Francisco Bay Area, a region celebrated for its innovation and vibrant culture, possesses a deep-rooted, yet often understated, military history. This history is not primarily one of combat, but of a long and evolving tradition of civil-military operations. Over roughly 250 years, the region has accumulated layers of military, governance, research, and innovation capacity in response to su

Photo Caption: CIMIC troops of the National Guard of Ukraine deliver food and clothing donated by the Republic of Latvia to the people of Kozacha Lopan in Kharkiv Oblast. By Christopher Holshek The 2026 Civil Affairs (CA) Roundtable held online on May 28th closed out another annual cycle of Civil Affairs Corps thematic discussions for CA force and professional development. As with all 17 Roundtables before it, this year’s look at “Redefining Civil Affairs” served to advance