Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Story and photos by Joe Lacdan Army News ServiceIn the thick heat of a Missouri summer, the number of Army Engineer Dive School dropouts rises faster than the steamy temperature.“Does anyone want to DOR (drop out on request)?” said Staff Sgt. Andrew Holdner, as Soldiers in soaked combat uniforms push through the pool’s waters in the early hours of a muggy July morning.Holdner, a … [Read more...] about Deep-sea Soldiers: Dive school poses rare challenge
By Joyce Waybright Special to GUIDONThe Bruce C. Clarke Library will celebrate Black History Month in February with a variety of displays of books and media items.Also available for students and researchers are a large number of online databases and digital resources free to our users provided by the Clarke Library and Department of Defense.Remember or discover something new about … [Read more...] about Library celebrates Black History , Love Your Library Month, additional resources available
Missouri’s catch-and-keep trout fishing season officially begins at 6:30 a.m. March 1 at Roaring River State Park near Cassville, Missouri, Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon and Montauk State Park near Salem, Missouri.After a long winter, trout season opening day serves as the unofficial beginning of spring for many outdoorsmen. For trout enthusiasts, opening day means they have until the … [Read more...] about Trout season kicks off March 1 in Missouri
By Carl NormanThe Fort Leonard Wood community helped save nearly 12,000 lives in 2018 and did so while lounging comfortably and watching a movie in the Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center.These heroes came from all walks of life and showed their compassion for others by donating blood to the Armed Services Blood Program. The Blood Donor Center is one of 22 facilities around the world … [Read more...] about ASBP announces top donating units for 2018
By John Daskauskas Special to GUIDONIf you are like any typical recent college graduate, you are already trying to get ahead and make your way into the employment world.Before all students walk away from their college campuses, they generally put all their college loans on either a deferment or forbearance (e.g. you don’t pay now, but you will have to pay later).There is nothing … [Read more...] about Keeping up-to-date on student loan payments
By John Salguero Special to GUIDONIt was a warm Sunday in Iraq, and I was at a combat outpost in the far west as the officer in charge of a detachment of construction engineers.They were working like bees to upgrade the living conditions at a particularly austere base. We were ahead of schedule on all of our projects, so I decided to give the troops a well-deserved half-day off. Time … [Read more...] about Accident prevention
By Chaplain (Capt.) Jeremy Dunn Special to GUIDON“But godliness with contentment is a great gain. For we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.” – 1 Timothy 6:6-8.Our house has been blessed with two of the most wonderful creatures known to man, a Cocker Spaniel named Sam and a Jack Russell terrier named … [Read more...] about On contentment
Registration is open now through Monday for lifeguard classes scheduled in March at Davidson Fitness Center.Open to students ages 15 and 1/2 and older, candidates must be able to swim 300 yards continuously and be proficient life-saving swimming strokes.The class unit will begin with a pretest from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 1. Classes will be held from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. March 2, 3, 9 and 10. … [Read more...] about Registration ends Monday for lifeguard classes at DFC
By June Whitlock Special to GUIDONIt was early morning when I arrived at work for a 24-hour shift as the section leader at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.After taking care of some routine tasks around the office and meeting with the departing section leader, I gathered my notes and headed outside to hold morning formation.The day was going … [Read more...] about Wear it right — PPE worn properly
By Chaplain (Capt.) Bernardino Yebra Special to GUIDONA priest proposed some practical exercises on love in his homily. He called it, “A Checklist on Love. How loving a person are you?” The exercise is based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, which states “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”“It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily … [Read more...] about A checklist on love
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James BreckinridgeSpecial to GUIDONOn Monday, we celebrate Presidents’ Day — a time to recognize the lives and achievements of those who served in America’s highest elected position as the President of the United States and as the Commander-in-Chief of our military.Our nation’s presidents have provided unity for Americans by leading us … [Read more...] about MSCoE command team message: Celebrating President’s Day
Photos by Marianne Ward, Waynesville R-VI School District … [Read more...] about JROTC drill team scores first in competition
Abrams Reel Time Express: The theater is located in Building 804 on Iowa Avenue. A military ID is not required to attend movies at Abrams Theater. For more information, call 573.329.6176. The following information was provided by Abrams Theater. Movie times and schedules are subject to change. Adult admission: $6 3-D adult admission: $8 Child admission (Ages 6 to 11): $3.50 3-D child … [Read more...] about Movie times: Feb. 14-17, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Stephen Roberts Special to GUIDONThousands of recruits enter Basic and Advanced Individual Training each year. Most graduate without any problems.Others, however, are injured or involved in incidents during training that result in the dreaded “hold over” status, which means they don’t earn the title of Soldier with their peers. I was injured during AIT. However, my injury … [Read more...] about A painful reminder — sharing lessons learned
By Damarys Santiago-Ramirez February is known as the month of love and romance. Throughout the month, we see advertisements of hearts, kisses, cupids, chocolates, strawberries, roses, vacations, cruises, and jewelry. Who would not want to believe that this is the perfect way to look at love?Unfortunately, in that search for love, adults and especially teens find themselves in a not so … [Read more...] about In the works: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
