After more than a year of renovations, Fort Leonard Wood’s Building 2101, better known as the Black Officers Club, was memorialized and renamed Tuesday in honor of the late artist Staff Sgt. Samuel … read full article about Historic Black Officers Club memorialized for WWII Soldier-artist Samuel Countee
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FMX team receives Army-level recognition for excellence
The Fleet Maintenance Expansion, or FMX, team at Fort Leonard Wood won two prestigious awards recognizing the quality of their work. They were awarded the Chief of Staff, Army Award for Maintenance Excellence in the Active Army All Others category for fiscal year 2018, as well as the Chief of … read full article about FMX team receives Army-level recognition for excellence
USACE awards design-build contract for new FLW hospital
U.S. Army Corps of EngineersThe Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded JE Dunn Construction Company, from Kansas City, Missouri, a $295,974,160 design-build contract for the construction of Hospital Replacement facilities that will be built on Fort Leonard Wood. As the … read full article about USACE awards design-build contract for new FLW hospital
Army’s Funded Legal Education Program accepting applications from active-duty commissioned officers through Nov. 1
By U.S. ArmyThe Office of The Judge Advocate General is now accepting applications for the Army’s Funded Legal Education Program. Under this program, the Army projects sending up to 25 active duty commissioned officers to law school at government expense.Selected officers will attend law … read full article about Army’s Funded Legal Education Program accepting applications from active-duty commissioned officers through Nov. 1
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Battling the extreme heat
By Regan Mertz GUIDON VolunteerIn most of the U.S. and Canada, the hottest part of the year occurs in late summer, according to a Forbes article.The official website of the Department of Homeland Security said extreme heat results in the highest number of annual deaths among all … read full article about Battling the extreme heat
Waynesville R-VI lays out lunch guidelines
From the Waynesville R-VI School District Special to GUIDONChildren from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free or reduced price meals. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Family … read full article about Waynesville R-VI lays out lunch guidelines
Volunteering for those in need: Soldiers visit children with disabilities
Special to GUIDONA group of Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment, and the 84th Chemical Battalion took it upon themselves to put their community first and do their part to build trust with an extraordinary group of children from the Rolla area.Led by 2nd Lt. Cody Hocevar, … read full article about Volunteering for those in need: Soldiers visit children with disabilities
FLW shines at Military Appreciation Day
26th annual event showcases Army post at Busch Stadium Fort Leonard Wood was front and center … read full article about FLW shines at Military Appreciation Day
Sign up now for Dog Days Softball Tourney
Fort Leonard Wood will host its annual Dog Days Softball Tournament at 9 a.m. Aug. 24 at Sports … read full article about Sign up now for Dog Days Softball Tourney
Movie times: Aug. 15 to 18, 2019
Abrams Reel Time Express: The theater is located in Building 804 on Iowa Avenue. A military ID is … read full article about Movie times: Aug. 15 to 18, 2019
