Fort Leonard Wood leadership has decided to reopen more Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation facilities for Soldiers and their families under “new normal” conditions. Locations such as the … read full article about More Fort Leonard Wood FMWR facilities opening June 6 and 7
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USAES says farewell to CSM Galick
The U.S. Army Engineer School bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick during a Relinquishment-of-Responsibility ceremony today in the Engineer Regimental Room at the John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex. Galick assumed the role of top enlisted Soldier at the Engineer School in February 2019. … read full article about USAES says farewell to CSM Galick
Moving out: Fort Leonard Wood shipping trained Soldiers while mitigating health risks
Fort Leonard Wood’s primary mission of providing initial entry and advanced individual training to turn civilians into Soldiers continues with enhanced COVID-19 risk-mitigation measures. Since introducing the two-plus-eight modified Basic Combat Training here, nearly 2,000 of the Army’s newest … read full article about Moving out: Fort Leonard Wood shipping trained Soldiers while mitigating health risks
Martin speaks to Army’s newest Soldiers at BCT graduation
Speaking to nearly 500 Soldiers graduating from three separate basic combat training companies in three separate ceremonies on May 28, Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, celebrated the successes of each Soldier. After … read full article about Martin speaks to Army’s newest Soldiers at BCT graduation
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Exchange shoppers generate nearly $1 million for Fort Leonard Wood community
AAFES extends refund policy The Army and Air Force Exchange Service announced June 2 that in 2019, Fort Leonard Wood Exchange shoppers generated $993,168.25 of critical support for military quality-of-life programs in the form of earnings-based dividends. Dividends help fund programs on the … read full article about Exchange shoppers generate nearly $1 million for Fort Leonard Wood community
Nearly half a million served: During pandemic, school district feeds thousands
For more than two months now, the Waynesville R-VI School District has been serving thousands of meals to hungry children – Monday through Friday – at four sites and through 31 unique bus routes. The district, which combined the staff of two elementary school kitchens and mobilized its corps of … read full article about Nearly half a million served: During pandemic, school district feeds thousands
WHS cancels prom, converts Honors Night to virtual format
Graduation still slated for June 19 Waynesville High School announced Monday that it has canceled its 2020 prom and that it has converted Honors Night to a virtual format amid ongoing COVID-19 precautions and safety measures. The school's graduation ceremony remains on track for June … read full article about WHS cancels prom, converts Honors Night to virtual format
MDC extends program cancellations to June 30
Department will offer more programs online Citing ongoing concerns due to COVID-19, the … read full article about MDC extends program cancellations to June 30
Demo derby, annual wine showcase canceled in St. James
The St. James Chamber of Commerce has canceled two upcoming events as communities and organizations … read full article about Demo derby, annual wine showcase canceled in St. James
PFAA pushes performance dates back due to COVID-19
The Pulaski Fine Arts Association has announced that the show must go on — but a little later than … read full article about PFAA pushes performance dates back due to COVID-19
What’s for dinner?
On the menu this week is a shrimp creole recipe from Col. Eric Towns, U.S. Army Garrison Fort … read full article about What’s for dinner?
