Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Six universities from around the installation held a combined graduation for 357 students Friday at Nutter Field House. Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood command sergeant major, served as the welcome speaker, and Waynesville R-VI superintendent Dr. Brian Henry delivered the commencement address. Chaplain (Col.) Gregory Walker led the … [Read more...] about On-post colleges hold combined graduation
The Religious Services Office is scheduled to host its first “Trunk-or-Treat” event from 3 to 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Main Post Chapel’s north parking lot. Designed as a family-friendly, not-so-scary version of trick-or-treat, the event will feature games, free hot dogs, chips and hot chocolate provided by the USO mobile, and of course, decorated cars’ trunks. Children “can walk around from … [Read more...] about ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ set for Oct. 27
Fort Leonard Wood’s trick-or-treat hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31 and officials from the Directorate of Emergency Services, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood Safety Office and Fire Prevention Office offered tips to the community for having a safe and fun Halloween. Law enforcement personnel, supported by Soldiers in the Noncommissioned Officer Academy, will be … [Read more...] about FLW officials offer trick-or-treating safety advice
By Tammy Fink Special to GUIDON October is Consumer Awareness Month and the Financial Readiness Office wants you to know your rights. Truth in Lending Act The Truth in Lending Act was established in 1968 and is a federal law which is designed to encourage informed use regarding consumer credit. This law requires lenders to disclose their terms, the costs associated with borrowing and … [Read more...] about In the Works: FRO and consumer protection
By Tina Chaney Special to GUIDON The Bruce C. Clarke Library is gearing up for a “spooktacular” month of October. It will celebrate Halloween, the Halloween Story Walk and “Fantober.” Each week the library will be holding events that will lead to the Warrior-Con — the Bruce C. Clarke Library’s first ever comic and sci-fi convention-type event. It will be held Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 … [Read more...] about In the Works: Library plans for big October
Drury University, Central Texas College, Webster University, Lincoln University, Park University and Columbia College will hold a combined graduation for students 10 a.m. Friday at Nutter Field House. For more information, call the Truman Education Center at 573.596.0172. … [Read more...] about Combined graduation set for Oct. 4
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
From the Waynesville R-VI School District … [Read more...] about Waynesville R-VI celebrates diversity
From Military OneSource Special to GUIDON As a member of the military, you know to be prepared for anything. That’s why building and maintaining an emergency fund is key to financial readiness. That fund allows you to focus on the mission, knowing that you and your family can handle life’s curveballs. How much to save A good general recommendation is three to six months of living … [Read more...] about Building a solid financial emergency fund
GUIDON Staff Seven local Fort Leonard Wood firefighters competed in the Firefighter Combat Challenge in North Little Rock, Arkansas Sept. 13 and 14. Firefighters Edward Parker, Daniel Lane, Travis Barnes, Jimmie Jackson, Steven Alvarado, Luke Cotton and Ryan Smith all competed, representing Fort Leonard Wood. Participants called the contest “the toughest 2 minutes in … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood Fire Dept. competes in Combat Challenge
Special to GUIDON September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and the Waynesville R-VI School District will host three opportunities for parents and students to learn more about suicide awareness and prevention. Sessions will be offered from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates and locations. Sept. 19 — Wood Elementary Library Oct. 3 — East Elementary … [Read more...] about Waynesville to hold Suicide Prevention talks
The Middle School/Teen Program is scheduled to host “Destination Success,” a college and career night for students, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Dru Pippin Youth Center. According to event organizers, military recruiters and representatives from local businesses and colleges will be there to provide information and answer questions. Representatives for standardized testing preparation … [Read more...] about Middle School/Teen program to host college, career night
Special to GUIDON Savings percentages for commissary patrons worldwide was 26 percent during the third quarter of fiscal 2019, from April through June, according to a Defense Commissary Agency report. The latest savings report is part of an increase in global and U.S. percentages trending over the first three quarters of fiscal year 2019, a time span from Oct. 1, 2018, to June … [Read more...] about Defense Commissary Agency reports patrons saved 26 percent in Q3 2019
By Joyce Waybright Special to GUIDON From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the Bruce C. Clarke Library will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. The contributions, heritage, culture and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States will be recognized. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to … [Read more...] about Library to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
