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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Army CID warns rental scams on the rise
Housing rental scams are on the rise worldwide. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command said the Army community must be cautious when responding to any advertisement regarding home or apartment rentals. According to Edward Labarge, director of CID’s Major Cybercrime Unit, scammers use a … read full article about Army CID warns rental scams on the rise
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
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Be alert for back-to-school safety challenges
Many schools are returning to session across Missouri. This year has already shown how unpredictable life is, with respect to what we can control and what we cannot. Below are some back-to-school safe driving tips for those actions we can control to ensure we have a safe school … read full article about Be alert for back-to-school safety challenges
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
FMWR seeking teams for annual cardboard boat race
The time is right for teams to start building their lake-worthy watercraft if they plan to enter … read full article about FMWR seeking teams for annual cardboard boat race
PVGC to hold first of three ‘Special Event Days’ Aug. 15
Piney Valley Golf Course has scheduled the first of three upcoming "Special Event Days" for Aug. 15, … read full article about PVGC to hold first of three ‘Special Event Days’ Aug. 15
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?
