By Tiffany Wood Public Affairs OfficeU.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood’s command team changed leaders Tuesday during a combined ceremony at Nutter Field House that featured a change of command … read full article
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Army Combat Fitness Test becomes PT test in 2020
Story and photo by Sean Kimmons Army News ServiceArmy senior leaders have approved a new strenuous fitness test designed to better prepare Soldiers for combat tasks, reduce injuries and lead to ample cost savings across the service.The six-event readiness assessment, called the Army Combat … read full article
USMC builds obstacle course, dedicates it on installation
Marines stationed on Fort Leonard Wood now have a U.S. Marine Corps approved obstacle course to train on, thanks to the combined efforts of the detachment, the Air Force, the Army’s 5th Engineer Battalion and Prime Power School.According to Marine Master Sgt. Matthew Dennies, project … read full article
Strong B.A.N.D.S 2018 topped charts
By Brittany Nelson Special to GUIDONThe end of May marked the wrap up of the annual Army Strong B.A.N.D.S fitness campaign. With a focus on balance, activity, nutrition, determination and strength, the program brought in staggering numbers.Sixty-eight garrison locations held a total of 394 … read full article
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‘First-class’ treatment for service members at KC baseball game
Several Fort Leonard Wood service members were treated to an experience they will never forget as they were treated to a “first-class” baseball experience in Kansas City.KC Royals pitcher, Ian Kennedy, and his wife, Allison, bought out the ground field dugout, had it fully catered and treated 30 … read full article
Travel, smoked meat flavors Marine’s kitchen
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jason Brazzel is “Foodie of the Fort” for July.Brazeel, administrative chief at the U.S. Marine Corps Detachment on Fort Leonard Wood, is a husband, dad, adventurous eater and a self-proclaimed foodie. His wife, Armina, nominated him for the honor.“His career in the … read full article
Summer plans help bring calm
By Cinda Holloway Special to GUIDONSchools out for summer! So why is my world in chaos?One would think a relaxed schedule or no schedule would be preferred. In actuality, for lots of children (and some adults) — schedules, structure and knowing what is going to happen equals a sense of … read full article
DBC forming new leagues
Bowling center seeking military, civilian teams, players Story and photos by Matt Decker Assistant … read full article
Is the beach open? Check with DNR website before heading out
Residents know and newcomers invariably discover that Missouri is a doubly landlocked state. So, the … read full article
Time running out to get tickets to Old Dominion
Concert featuring opening acts Walker County, Austin Moody set July 20 at Gerlach GUIDON … read full article
