Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Chaplain (Col.) David BowlusThe cold December days of 1914 were dark times.Five months had passed since Europe had rushed head-first into war and already the frightful toll of casualties had reached a staggering 800,000 dead and wounded.The holidays only promised to trigger more bloodshed and killing. But something unthinkable happened that Christmas Eve in 1914.In a gesture of … [Read more...]
On Dec. 7, Marines, Soldiers, Airmen, and Sailors carried toys on a 5-mile ruck march down Missouri Avenue. Since 1947, Toys for Tots has helped more than 251 million children in need to celebrate a more joyous holiday.The organization is managed by dedicated Marines and volunteers, but this year's program boasted joint participation from all the branches of the armed forces at Fort Leonard … [Read more...]
Soldiers eligible to opt-in to the Blended Retirement System have until Dec. 31 to decide whether to opt-in to BRS or remain with the legacy retirement system.Active-duty service members with fewer than 12 years of service as of Dec. 31, 2017, and Reserve component service members with less than 4,320 points are eligible.The BRS blends the traditional legacy retirement pension, also known … [Read more...]
By Joe Lacdan Defense Media ActivityOn a frigid afternoon in Philadelphia, President Donald Trump stood with his next top military advisor prior to the annual Army-Navy football game.Trump selected Gen. Mark Milley, chief of Staff of the Army, as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a morning tweet preceding the annual Army-Navy game, Trump tweeted his nomination of … [Read more...]
From Health.milThe recent Influenza Awareness Week, Dec. 2 through 8 educated military personnel about the potential impacts of influenza on the Department of Defense mission and Force Health Protection Readiness.Army Col. Tammy Mayer, a consultant for Army Public Health Nursing and Health Promotion for the U.S. Army Surgeon General said, “The more that the community knows about flu … [Read more...]
The Fort Leonard Wood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation website, leonardwood.armymwr.com, has posted the 2018 Holiday Block Leave Hours of Operation for 2018.You can click HERE to view a PDF of the FMWR chart. … [Read more...]
By Brig. Gen. Robert Whittle and Command Sgt. Maj. James BreckinridgeToday we celebrate the 382nd birthday of the National Guard — the oldest serving military organization in America.The Massachusetts General Court issued an order on Dec. 13, 1636, to organize a standing Army for the protection of their families and towns.With that order, what we now know as America’s National … [Read more...]
The annual Candy Cane toss is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 on Fort Leonard Wood.Starting at Fire Station 1, Santa and his friends will visit the installation housing area on a fire truck, tossing candy canes to boys and girls.Keeping safety in mind, children are encouraged to go outside and wave to Santa when they hear the sirens.For more information, call … [Read more...]
The Route 66 Shootout basketball tournament is scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Waynesville High School.The schedule is as follows:Dec. 14th— 4 p.m. Elgin-Larkin vs. St. Louis Christian— 5:30 p.m. Waynesville (Girls) vs. Nettleton (Girls)— 7 p.m. McCluer North (Boys) vs. Nettleton (Boys)— 8:30 p.m. Waynesville (Boys) vs. Carnahan … [Read more...]
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James BreckinridgeDecember is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. As we celebrate the holiday season and approach the New Year, we ask that you be vigilant and obey the law while operating a motor vehicle.Join us in promoting awareness to encourage responsible decision-making that will keep you safe.In 2012, President Barack … [Read more...]
By Michael CampbellYour beautifully decorated Christmas tree can also be a deadly fire hazard. Christmas tree fires are infrequent, but when they do occur, they are serious, according to the National Fire Protection Association.Fire departments across the U.S. respond to an average of 230 home fires caused by Christmas trees each year. These fires result in an average of six deaths, 22 … [Read more...]
Organizations located within Building 312 have been relocated due to renovations which are expected to take between 18 and 24 months.A list of the organization and its new temporary location is listed below:— Directorate of Plans, Training and Mobilization, Bldg. 732— Veterans Affairs, Bldg. 493— NIB Investigators, Bldg. 493— Recruiting Command, Bldg. 493— Treaty/Force … [Read more...]
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Now, the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site in St. Charles, Missouri, is giving visitors the opportunity to meet some of their antlered brethren up close from 3 to 5 p.m., Dec. 15 and 16.As part of the program, a “reindeer flight instructor” has brought some of his special friends direct from the North Pole as a special surprise. … [Read more...]
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...]
From the Missouri State Highway PatrolThe Missouri State Highway Patrol reminds drivers that deer are more active and create hazards for Missouri motorists this time of year. Also, attempts to avoid striking a deer could result in a more serious crash involving oncoming traffic.Try to remain calm. Panicking and overreacting usually lead to more serious traffic crashes.Last year, … [Read more...]
