In a virtual ceremony today, the U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training named Staff Sgt. Erik Rostamo, a drill sergeant with Fort Leonard Wood’s 14th Military Police Brigade, the 2020 U.S. … read full article about Fort Leonard Wood Soldier is Army’s Drill Sergeant of the Year
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2020 Soldier of the Year: Meet the Army trombonist whose family has served the country since the Civil War
Spc. Joseph Murrell, a trombonist with the 399th Army Band, was named U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Soldier of the Year at the 2020 Best Warrior Competition in July, but that accolade does little to explain the totality of his – and his family’s – service to this country. “On my … read full article about 2020 Soldier of the Year: Meet the Army trombonist whose family has served the country since the Civil War
Congratulations to U.S. Army CBRN School Commandant Daryl Hood on his promotion to brigadier general
Lt. Gen. Leslie Smith, 66th Inspector General for the Army (left), assists Hood's spouse, Michele, in pinning on the new rank during a ceremony held July 31 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. (Courtesy photo) … read full article about Congratulations to U.S. Army CBRN School Commandant Daryl Hood on his promotion to brigadier general
Freedom’s price – the Purple Heart
George Washington is revered as the founder of our country, the first U.S. president and the first commander of the nation's armed forces. Although he earned many notable successes on the battlefield from the time he accepted his role as Commander in Chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, … read full article about Freedom’s price – the Purple Heart
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Sunday is National Booklover’s Day
Sunday is National Booklover’s Day, and the Bruce C. Clarke Library has all the resources the Fort Leonard Wood community needs to brush up on late summer reading. Shannon Solomon, the library’s technical services lead, offered some tips for people who feel they may not have the time to … read full article about Sunday is National Booklover’s Day
‘Return to Participation Plan’ on track for high-school athletes to start playing again
WHS sports practices to begin Aug. 10 Much like pioneers exploring an undiscovered country, student-athletes in the Waynesville R-VI School District, along with coaches, trainers, other school staff — and parents — have forged a path toward returning to the playing fields and courts this … read full article about ‘Return to Participation Plan’ on track for high-school athletes to start playing again
In their own words: What does friendship mean to you?
In 2011, the General Assembly of the United Nations declared July 30 as International Friendship Day. The Guidon staff asked eight Fort Leonard Wood community children to explain the meaning of friendship in their own words. Chloe Anderson, age 6: "It means to help my … read full article about In their own words: What does friendship mean to you?
Bowling center reopening has been ‘smooth’
'Drop Zone' reopens; Bowling, menu specials coming soon Business has been booming since Daugherty … read full article about Bowling center reopening has been ‘smooth’
What’s for dinner?
This week, Jeanne Deaton, executive assistant for the U.S. Army Military Police School's Department … read full article about What’s for dinner?
FMWR, Exchange team to host next ‘Movie Night’
Aug. 7 event will feature free showing of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' Fort Leonard Wood's June outdoor … read full article about FMWR, Exchange team to host next ‘Movie Night’
‘Online Soldier Showdown’ seeks Soldiers to compete in weekly esports contests
Competition continues through Sept. 19 Soldiers have a chance to prove they've "got game" — … read full article about ‘Online Soldier Showdown’ seeks Soldiers to compete in weekly esports contests
