Cover title. This oral history transcript is a part of the academic year 2001, US Army War College/US Army Military History Institute's Senior Officer Oral History Program, prepared under the auspices of the Institute's Oral History Branch. BG Foust was retired when this interview was conducted. Both copies are located in Special Collections [copy 2 is PDF of interview].

Childhood and education -- Early career development -- Flight School training -- Service in Vietnam as a MEDEVAC pilot -- US Army Reserve advisor duty -- Attendance at CGSC -- Duty with the Director of Military Support -- Duty with the 101st Airborne -- Attendance at the US Army War College -- Duty at Fort Sam Houston -- Duty at Fort Bragg -- Operation Just Cause -- Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm -- Difficulties encountered as a subordinate of Corps Supply Command -- Analysis of performance of female soldiers -- Greatest accomplishment in Desert Storm -- Climate within the Army Medical Department -- Relationship with the Surgeon General -- Relationships with other general officers -- Key personalities -- Visions as Chief of Medical Service Corps -- Significant accomplishments as the Chief -- Previous experience that helped while Chief -- Post Cold War Drawdown -- Competencies necessary for a strategic leader -- Decision to retire from the US Army -- Post retirement activities -- Important non military aspects of life -- Counsel for new soldiers and officers -- Advice to War College students -- Most important military awards received -- Legacy -- Closing remarks.