Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Sgt. 1st Class Jerome Harvey, a Soldier with the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division out of Fort Carson, Colorado, made a visit to Laquey Elementary School on Thursday to hold a surprise reunion with his two daughters.They had no idea he was already home from his nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.Reporters from the GUIDON and KY3 were informed about the event … [Read more...] about Soldier reunites with daughters
By Staff Sgt. Courtney StephensonFood Inspection within the Army is a small group that plays a big role in ensuring the fighting strength and health of Soldiers and their families.Medical history has proven that most mortality has resulted from disease and non-battlefield injuries rather than battlefield injuries. It wasn’t until World War II that battle-related deaths outweighed … [Read more...] about Veterinary Corps’ unexpected history of food inspection
The Fort Leonard Wood Soldier for Life — Transition Assistance Program will hold a Hiring Fair, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 21, in Nutter Field House.The Soldier For Life — Transition Assistance Program prepares employment and education workshops that assist transitioning service members and spouses for meaningful civilian employment and education opportunities.As a part of the … [Read more...] about SFL-TAP brings employers to Hiring Fair at Fort Leonard Wood
Fort Leonard Wood held its annual Martin Luther King Day Luncheon Jan. 24 in recognition of the civil rights leader’s accomplishments and legacy.The event was organized by the 3rd Chemical Brigade and featured a performance by the Waynesville Middle School Choir. Retired Lt. Col. Leslie Dillard delivered the keynote speech.Dillard, former U.S. Army Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear … [Read more...] about Installation welcomes returning speaker for MLK Day luncheon
Photo by Marianne Ward … [Read more...] about WMS students give back in celebration of MLK Day
“I want to say we are competitive,” retired Col. Charles Williams said, sitting in front of enough Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps competition trophies to smelt into a statue.Williams, who commissioned through Officer Candidate School and previously served as Fort Leonard Wood’s garrison commander, now supervises cadets as the Waynesville JROTC senior Army instructor.The program … [Read more...] about To make a difference: One instructor’s lessons to the next generation
When it comes to traumatic brain injury, you can’t have too much information.Traumatic brain injuries affect millions of Americans each year, and each TBI experience is unique. TBI is caused by an external force, such as blows to the head, gunshot wounds, or the head being shaken violently.Concussion, also called mild TBI, is the most common type of brain injury and can sometimes be … [Read more...] about Preventing Traumatic Brain Injury in your child
The AER Scholarship Program for dependents has started taking applications for the 2019-2020 academic year.In 2018, AER provided 3,971 scholarships worth $8.4 million. In the Fort Leonard Wood local community, AER provided 64 scholarships worth $144,850 to 45 children and 19 spouses.That is an average of $2,263 per family in 2018. The awarded scholarships range from $250 to $3,800. The … [Read more...] about Army Emergency Relief offers college aid for dependent children, spouses
By Tammy FinkHave you made your New Year's resolution yet? If you haven’t, consider to resolve your financial worries by creating your financial plan this year. Many of us this year will resolve to become financially fit. There are simple steps you can take to make this happen.The first step is to identify your financial goals. How much money do you need to make ends meet from month to … [Read more...] about Financial Readiness Office: Identify fiscal goals for 2019
Physical fitness, mental wellness, and nutrition comprise the majority of resolutions and are three parts to an improved bill of health that Soldiers and civilians can strive toward as 2019 progresses.Guilt resulting from lack of exercise over the holiday break can sometimes lead to misplaced workout habits, says Kirstan Carpenter, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness coordinator. … [Read more...] about Out with the old, in with the new: Kickoff 2019 with a new health routine
Story and photo by Marianne WardOn Jan. 4, every sixth-grade student in the Waynesville R-VI School District received a Chromebook through a device-to-student program called EDGE, Educating our Digital Generation Effectively.“I am super excited because we don’t have to share computers in class anymore and I think it will make everything go more efficiently now,” said student Payton … [Read more...] about EDGE program provides Chromebooks to local students
The German Armed Forces Liaison, in partnership with community volunteers, hosted the annual German Christmas Service Dec. 13 at the Fort Leonard Wood World War II Museum Complex Chapel.The church service has become a welcome part of festivities for Fort Leonard Wood community members of German heritage as the sermon is now carried out in two languages. German army Lt. Col. Dirk Veeck, liaison … [Read more...] about German Christmas Service brings joy to the installation
