Distinguished Lecture Series: Post 9/11 Military Intelligence Evolution

Colonel Ken Brandel will speak specifically about some of our country's growing pains with regard to intelligence and how we have evolved into an amalgamated and cohesive military force. With 38 years of experience ranging from a Cold War enlisted Infantryman to a Senior Intelligence Officer; his talk will capture the struggles/follies/obstacles/and progress for the continuous evolution of Intelligence in the hands of the ground combatant. Colonel Brandel is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a B.S. degree in Political Science. He holds a Master of Military Science from the Marine Corps Command and General Staff College in Quantico (Virginia). The Distinguished Lecture Series hosted by the Fielden Institute for Lifelong Learning at Indian River State College and brings experts and seasoned educators to the podium on current events including subjects in foreign policy; the environment; education; health; and the economy. The lecture is scheduled to last one hour with a refreshment break and a lively question and answer session.