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 successive waves of...

Dr. Christopher C. Palme Introduction. The United States Army (USA) Civil Affairs (CA) Corps plays a crucial role in addressing homeland security challenges, including those posed by terroristic cartels and gangs along the southern border. Its relevance lies in its ability to bridge the gap between military operations and civilian populations, ensuring stability, cooperation, and effective governance in areas affected by violence and instability. Bridging the Gap Between Military Operations...

By: Captain Heather R. Cotter, 351st Civil Affairs Command, Witkowski AFRC at Moffett Field Introduction Building upon its success in PACIFIC SENTRY 2025, and to further the Proof-of-Concept effort to integrate Military Government Officers into larger Civil Affairs Operations (CAO), the 351st Civil Affairs Command (CACOM) participated in KEEN EDGE 2026 from late January through early February. This trilateral command post exercise (CPX) was a large-scale and joint force event that focused on...