Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers from the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Ozark Region collected enough food, including turkeys, to provide holiday meal baskets to 326 families.The food was gathered and then distributed to families both on post and in the surrounding communities.More than 500 Soldiers from 3rd Chemical Brigade also collected more than 4,600 pounds of food items for an area food … [Read more...] about Organizations give back to families
Since July 5, 1988, Toby Hendrix has operated the locomotives here on Fort Leonard Wood. With his vintage engineer cap and a smile in tow, he arrives at 5:30 a.m., ready to work before the sun has risen. Depending on the day, he prepares rail movements or carries troops at the Transportation Motor Pool.As part of his job, Hendrix hauls military equipment, World War II replicas, museum … [Read more...] about One man’s 3,000-horsepower career
By Carl NormanSaving a life is a rare opportunity but six General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital staff members were recently recognized for helping do just that.Capt. Christopher Moe, Sgt. Courtland Johnson, Spc. Kit Cavanagh, Kelly Bean, Tara Blackburn and Heather Irwin each received Army Certificates of Achievement for donating blood four times with the Armed Services Blood … [Read more...] about GLWACH ASBP supporters recognized
Forney Field, located on Fort Leonard Wood, will receive a slew of improvements, including a new taxiway and an overhaul of existing lighting structures.Dave Robinson, airfield safety officer and interim airfield manager said that this will involve a transition from incandescent bulbs to LEDs, making the facility more energy efficient. “We’re also getting all of our signage lit,” leaving … [Read more...] about Airfield to receive lighting, taxiway improvements
Operation Homefront is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Military Child of the Year awards, as well as applications for the 2019 Military Child of the Year Award for Innovation.Military Child of the Year is the nation’s premier celebration of the achievements of military children. Nominations are open through Dec. 5, and all awards will be presented at a recognition gala April 18, 2019, … [Read more...] about Operation Homefront accepting military child award nominations
November is Native American Heritage Month. In 1990, the month of November was chosen because it is traditionally a time when many Native Americans gather for fall harvest festivals, world-renewal ceremonies, and powwows.The purpose of the celebration is to recognize the important role that Native Americans have played in our history. It is also a time to acknowledge the injustices and an … [Read more...] about In the Works: celebrating Native American Heritage Month
By Heather KlineThe Fort Leonard Wood USO has piloted several programs based on responses from recent surveys. The USO team has worked with the community, businesses, and individuals to make these events available to military families.Due to their initial success, four events will remain on future USO schedules. The list of programs consists of USO Date Night, USO B.O.S.S. Night Out on … [Read more...] about USO offers new programs for families
By Joyce WaybrightThe Bruce C. Clarke Library staff is proud to honor all our veterans, as well as our serving military and their family members, by providing free library materials, services and access to information.Sunday is the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of … [Read more...] about Remember World War I Program highlights Veterans Day 100th Anniversary
A three-day quarterly Women’s Basic Self-Defense Class is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Nov. 15.The class, open to female service members, family members and Department of Defense civilians ages 14 and older, will kick off Nov. 13 at Army Community Service, Building 486 and conclude Nov. 14 and 15 at Pippin Youth Center.Carol Oberwager-Spencer, installation Sexual … [Read more...] about Registration now open for quarterly RAD women’s basic self-defense class
Application packets for the Dental Assistant Training Program at Fort Leonard Wood will be available through Nov. 30 in Building 470, Room 1130.The program is set to begin March 2019.The Dental Assistant Program is a 66-month clinical skills program. Those selected will receive intense training in aspects of dental assisting from dental radiology and dental anatomy to sterilizing dental … [Read more...] about Applications available for dental assistant program
This is Lady. She is a 12-week old heeler hound mix, who is available for adoption from the Waynesville Animal Shelter.The Fort Leonard Wood Animal Shelter is closed now through June 26 for remodeling. Post patrons are invited to visit the Waynesville facility to adopt dogs and cats.Adoption fees for dogs are $90 and cats are $75, which include vaccinations and spay or neuter. … [Read more...] about Pet of the week
Story and photos by Amanda SullivanMore than 2,000 volunteers participated in Make a Difference Day events Saturday on Fort Leonard Wood. At the end of the day, more than 9,872 hours had been logged by volunteers.It was the 11th year Fort Leonard Wood participated in the nationwide event, a national day of service where volunteers around the country complete projects in service of … [Read more...] about Volunteers turn out for Make a Difference Day events
Fort Leonard Wood Veterinary Services will celebrate One Health Day by offering a wellness/vaccine clinic for pets as well as a showcase on food from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Veterinary Treatment Facility.Clients will receive a $30 discount on their examination fee. Educational materials regarding One Health will also be available.Promoted in the U.S. by the Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about VTF to hold One Health Day pet clinic
By Shinae YoungDuring 2017, the United States had three hurricanes, which resulted in damage costs of more than $281 billion dollars, according to a May 24 article in The New York Times. Recently, as Hurricane Michael swept through the major part of the East Coast, the U.S. faced yet another tremendous amount of damage to millions of residences and businesses.Here in the Midwest, we have … [Read more...] about Is your insurance ‘natural disaster’ ready?
DES, Safety office, GLWACH offer tips, services to make your Halloween a safe one Trick-or-treat hours for Fort Leonard Wood are scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, and installation officials want to make sure community members have a happy and safe Halloween.According to James Stewart, chief of police, Law Enforcement Division, Directorate of Emergency Services, DES will have law … [Read more...] about Trick-or-treat safely:
