Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Story by Alfredia Williams Special to GUIDONFort Leonard Wood is scheduled to host its fifth annual Hiring Our Heroes’ Career Summit May 8 through 9.The event includes a free career fair for both employers and job seekers and is open to all service members, veterans and military spouses.The two-day summit, sponsored in conjunction with the Hiring our Heroes organization, is one of … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood career fair approaches
Story by Jennifer Simmons Special to GUIDONIn addition to being the Month of the Military Child, April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month.One of the most formidable prevention tools for child abuse is a parent or caregiver’s ability to teach their children about their bodies and how to protect themselves from uncomfortable touch, boundary violations or abuse.Conversations about … [Read more...] about Family Advocacy Program shares tips for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Photos by Caitlyn Marler, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation. … [Read more...] about CYS hosts Mad Hatter Parade, Balloon Launch
By Chaplain (Capt.) Thomas Robinson Special to GUIDONThere is a tradition at Fort Leonard Wood, the home of the U.S. Army Engineer School, 554th Engineer Battalion.Before every new engineer, whether officer or enlisted, is inducted into the engineer regiment, the unit chaplain leads them in the Prayer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.According to retired Chaplain (Col.) Harold … [Read more...] about In the works: FLW graduate created first USACE prayer
The Retiree Survivor Support Group completed “Project Thank You,” a multi-week effort to show appreciation to emergency services personnel, after presenting gift bags to Fort Leonard Wood first responders at an appreciation luncheon March 28.The luncheon was the culmination of over a month of work, with members meeting back in mid-February for the initial assembly of the bags.“We started … [Read more...] about Retiree Survivor Support Group gives back to FLW first responders
Thank you and welcome home Photos courtesy of Army and Air Force Exchange Services. … [Read more...] about AAFES, DeCA honor Vietnam War veterans
By Joyce Waybright Special to GUIDONJoin the Bruce C. Clarke Library from April 7 to 13 in celebrating National Library Week.First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association each April.Libraries all across the country will be celebrating and reflecting on this year’s theme, “Libraries = Strong Communities.” … [Read more...] about In the works: libraries create strong communities
Fort Leonard Wood welcomed Marie-Christine Williams, author of “The Dark Side of Human Nature” and survivor of the Rwandan Massacre, at the Pershing Community Center Friday.The event, themed “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence,” was held in observance of Women's History Month and featured a performance from the Waynesville Women’s Choir.Williams, who now lives in St. … [Read more...] about Rwandan Massacre survivor speaks at Fort Leonard Wood ‘Champions of Peace’ event
Special to GUIDONAccording to the American Veterinary Medical Association, there is a decrease in the number of visits felines are having with a veterinarian each year.The numbers were reported in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Jan. 15.From 2011 to 2016, cat ownership decreased by 5 percent in households in the United States.Additionally, only 25 percent … [Read more...] about Veterinarians see lack of feline companion visits
The 24th annual Month of the Military Child Community Fun Fair is set to take place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6 at the Child Development Center, Bldg. 615, and the School Age Services Center, Bldg. 616, both located on Replacement Avenue.The theme of this year’s event is “Down on the Farm,” paying homage to the installation’s rural proximity.“We have people willing to bring animals in,” Fun … [Read more...] about 24th annual Fun Fair to bring ‘Down on the Farm’ festivities
Story by Rhonda Hutsell Special to GUIDONNational Volunteer Week was created in 1974 when President Richard Nixon signed an executive order to establish the week as an annual celebration of volunteering.Each year since 1974, U.S. presidents, along with governors, mayors, and other elected officials have signed a proclamation promoting National Volunteer Week. This year, National … [Read more...] about Volunteers act as heart of military community
Story by Kathleen Spain Special to GUIDONIt’s that time of the year when new orders are being issued and peak Permanent Change of Station season begins.Making a PCS as smooth as possible requires some planning and preparation. Once you have been notified of your next duty assignment, it is time to plan.— Do you have your government travel card? If not, you will want to follow-up … [Read more...] about In the works: How to prepare for an upcoming PCS
Story and photo by Chuck Matthews Special to GUIDONThe Army Emergency Relief 2019 Fundraising Campaign began Friday with the kick-off ceremony at 10 a.m. in Nutter Field House.This is the 77th anniversary of AER, and the goal is $125,000 for active duty Soldiers. Col. Eric Towns, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood commander, was this year’s guest speaker.AER provides a wide … [Read more...] about 2019 AER Campaign kicks off
