Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Fort Leonard Wood and the surrounding community came together for the annual, nationwide Make a Difference Day. This encompassing national volunteer day happens on the fourth Saturday of October and is dedicated to helping others. According to the Center for Nonprofit Excellence, MADD is the largest national day of community service. It was the twelfth year Fort Leonard Wood participated in … [Read more...] about Despite rain, 2,500 volunteer for FLW Make a Difference Day
United Services Organization Fort Leonard Wood hosted the Bundles and Boots Baby Shower Saturday. The event was for pregnant service members, pregnant spouses of service members and new mothers. Due to overwhelming community support, a generous $55,695 in baby gifts were donated. Each guest received 27 items, and additional prizes were raffled off during the afternoon. Traditional baby … [Read more...] about USO holds Bundles and Boots Baby Shower
Heather Kline GUIDON Volunteer Experience the Ready and Resilient Fair (R2F) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Nutter Field House. The R2F is open to service members, family members, civilian employees and the surrounding community. The R2F will be showcasing several resources while also providing an opportunity for community members to receive education and prevention … [Read more...] about R2 Fair set to take place Oct. 17
Soldiers discuss employment and trade topics with event attendees at a career fair Aug. 29 at Nutter Field House. The event was hosted by the Soldier for Life — Transition Assistance Program, which creates employment and education workshops that help in preparing transitioning service members and spouses for meaningful civilian employment and educational opportunities. … [Read more...] about Soldiers talk jobs at SFL-TAP career fair
Twenty-three teams turned out for the annual Cardboard Boat Race, held Saturday at Training Area 250 by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, but only one team claimed the fastest time. “God’s Swear Word,” built by Justin Pabis and Kevin Meade, representing the 169th Engineer Battalion command team, took home the Torpedo Award in the Adult Division by finishing the race in 2 minutes, 3 … [Read more...] about Cardboard boats race at TA250
Story by Heather Kline GUIDON Volunteer The U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Fleet Management Expansion Fort Leonard Wood is scheduled to host the Second Annual Occupational Safety and Health Administration Safe and Sound Week, Aug. 12 through 19. Safe and Sound Week is intended to raise the awareness and understanding of the value of safety and health programs. This … [Read more...] about OSHA Safe and Sound Week approaches
Mothers dance with their sons at the annual Mother Son Dance hosted by the Armed Services YMCA at Pershing Community Center May 11. Boys were encouraged to attend with their mother, aunt, adult sister, grandmother or other mother figure. A live DJ performed for attendees and a buffet dinner was served. Professional photographs were available for any mother-son duo who was interested. More than 185 … [Read more...] about Mothers share dance with sons
The Religious Support Office held a Graduation Blessing Celebration May 11 at the Main Post Chapel. The theme of the event was Celebrate the Past, Embrace the Future. Six families participated in the joint chapel event that provided parents with the opportunity to give a special blessing to their graduate. Parents presented their graduate with a blanket representing the warmth and security of home … [Read more...] about Religious Services Office holds graduation celebration ceremony
By Heather Kline Guidon Volunteer 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Chemical Brigade and the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence helped several individuals live out a dream when they made them honorary Soldiers for a day April 11 at Fort Leonard Wood. Bob Pellegrin, Choices for People chief executive officer, said, “Part of our mission is aiding individuals with disabilities … [Read more...] about Civilians become Soldiers for a day
Each year, April is set aside as a military child appreciation month, officially known as Month of the Military Child. Military support organizations use this month to recognize military kids for their bravery and sacrifice on the homefront. Several military children on Fort Leonard Wood wanted to share their personal opinions about serving in their role as part of a military family. … [Read more...] about Month of the Military Child: A child’s view of military life
Family Child Care providers offer an alternative for families needing full, part-day or hourly care. The program is a child care option offered in homes on post by authorized military family members and qualified civilians working as independent contractors. According to Sara Hendrix, Fort Leonard Wood Family Child Care director, the FCC has unique qualities that make it a preferred choice for … [Read more...] about FCC offers alternative child-care options, stay-at-home careers
Experience the Ready and Resilient Fair here at Fort Leonard Wood from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 4 at the Main Post Chapel. The R2F is open to service members, family members and civilian employees. The R2F will showcase several resources while providing an opportunity for community members to receive education and prevention techniques. “The amazing thing about the R2F is that it brings many … [Read more...] about R2 Fair set for April 4 at chapel
Army Special Operations Force recruiters are scheduled to return to Fort Leonard Wood Feb. 26 through March 8 in search of candidates for their Special Forces, Psychological Operations and Civil Affairs programs. ARSOF is looking for Soldiers who are willing to train and prepare, both physically and mentally, to endure 10 to 21 days of assessment and selection with extensive follow-on … [Read more...] about Army Special Operations Force recruiters set to visit Fort Leonard Wood Feb. 26
Girls’ varsity team members hope to build on success of boys’ first season Story and photo by Heather Kline GUIDON volunteer The first year of the Waynesville High School varsity swimming program has been a successful one, so far. Led by coach Amber Earl, who is a military spouse, the Tiger varsity boys’ team made school history in the fall, with three swimmers reaching the finals of … [Read more...] about Lady Tiger swimmers aim to reach state meet
In October 2014, Kristen Davidson, a volunteer at the Fort Leonard Wood USO, received a phone call that led to an unexpected reunion. “My sister and brother-in-law, Kelly and Peter St. Gelais, purchased a condominium in Dracut, Massachusetts. While going through the home, Pete came across the box of old military things and asked if we could do something with it,” Davidson said. “We gladly … [Read more...] about USO helps family rediscover military history
