U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood bid farewell to Col. Eric Towns and welcomed Col. Jeffrey Paine in a garrison change-of-command ceremony today at Lincoln Hall Auditorium. Brig. Gen. … read full article about U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood bids farewell to Towns, welcomes Paine
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Initial Military Training commanding general visits Fort Leonard Wood
Senior leader meets with drill sergeants to discuss controlled-monitoring training, ACFT and more To gain direct insights into what’s on the minds of drill sergeants as they perform the controlled-monitoring Basic Combat Training model here, Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, U.S. Army Center for … read full article about Initial Military Training commanding general visits Fort Leonard Wood
Prepare now for extreme heat
Know the signs to prevent heat illness, injury The dog days of summer are fast approaching, and residents can expect more extreme heat, high humidity and temperatures that can potentially lead to heat-related illnesses and injury. There are a number of preventative steps people can take to … read full article about Prepare now for extreme heat
Fort Leonard Wood changes local travel restrictions, health protection condition
U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood senior leaders have updated guidance regarding local travel restrictions and the post’s health protection condition, also referred to as HPCON. Effective immediately, General Order No. 3 dated June 3, 2020, signed by Maj. Gen. … read full article about Fort Leonard Wood changes local travel restrictions, health protection condition
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Fort Leonard Wood service member, spouse win $250 in AAFES pet photo contest
Capt. Joseph Brown, Company B, 701st Military Police Battalion, and his wife, Ana Maria Herrera, were presented a $250 gift card from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service June 24 at the Post Exchange for earning a runner-up placement in the “Patriot Pet Just Say Treat” photo contest. “(They) … read full article about Fort Leonard Wood service member, spouse win $250 in AAFES pet photo contest
Fort Leonard Wood Commissary announces annual education scholarship winners
Three Fort Leonard Wood military children won $2,000 each in education scholarships from the Defense Commissary Agency for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. The Fort Leonard Wood Commissary announced earlier this week that Kynnedi Beck, Jessie Lucero and Darren McKenzie were among … read full article about Fort Leonard Wood Commissary announces annual education scholarship winners
In their own words: What does the Fourth of July mean to you?
By Heather Kline and Amanda Sullivan As the Fort Leonard Wood community gets ready to celebrate the Fourth of July and the 244th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the GUIDON asked nine Fort Leonard Wood children what the day means to them. Grace Quander, age 14 The … read full article about In their own words: What does the Fourth of July mean to you?
MDC taking applications for conservation-agent academy
The Missouri Department of Conservation is taking applications this month for its 2021 conservation … read full article about MDC taking applications for conservation-agent academy
What’s for dinner?
This week, local Army veteran Cassie Kastrinakis shares a fried rice recipe that utilizes common … read full article about What’s for dinner?
MDC offering virtual nature classes
Missouri residents can learn more about the outdoors without leaving their homes thanks to a number … read full article about MDC offering virtual nature classes
Outdoor Adventure Center now open
Other FMWR facilities alter hours of operation The Outdoor Adventure Center reopened this week … read full article about Outdoor Adventure Center now open
