Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Kathleen Spain Special to GUIDONIt’s that time of the year when new orders are being issued and the Permanent Change of Station office will begin to see more activity.Making a PCS as smooth as possible requires some planning and preparation. Financially speaking, there will be costs that are incurred you may or may not have considered.Once you have been notified of your next … [Read more...] about In the works: Are you financially ready to PCS?
By Chuck Matthews Special to GUIDONThe Army Emergency Relief 2019 Fundraising Campaign will be ending Saturday. This is the 77th anniversary of AER, and the goal is $125,000 from active duty Soldiers.As of June 7, AER has raised $91,000 toward that goal. To help Soldiers and retirees with financial emergencies that arise, contact your unit AER representative, or call Capt. Jameson … [Read more...] about AER Campaign to end Saturday
Special to GUIDONThe Drill Sergeant Resiliency Program is a Fort Leonard Wood joint effort to strengthen drill sergeants and families during their high operational training of Initial Entry Training and Advanced Individual Training Soldiers.In June, Military Family Life counselors joined Chaplain (Maj.) Miller Eichelberger, family life chaplain, to make their counseling services … [Read more...] about Military Family Life counselors, chaplain engage drill sergeants in spiritual resiliency training
Special to GUIDONFort Leonard Wood Homes is one of more than 30 communities whose residents have received funding totaling more than $120,000 given across the United States.FLWH is pleased to announce that four of its residents, Savannah Crockett, Darren McKenzie, Elissa Giles and Jacob McKim, have received scholarships for the 2019 to 2020 academic year through Balfour Beatty … [Read more...] about Local students receive FLWH scholarships
Fort Leonard Wood held its annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance Friday at the Pershing Community Center.Chaplain (Capt.) Thomas Robinson delivered the invocation at the event, thanking all Asian-American and Pacific Islander “brothers and sisters who have helped shape and defend this great nation.”“I pray, Lord, that you would use these acts of … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood celebrates Asian American, Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mothers dance with their sons at the annual Mother Son Dance hosted by the Armed Services YMCA at Pershing Community Center May 11. Boys were encouraged to attend with their mother, aunt, adult sister, grandmother or other mother figure. A live DJ performed for attendees and a buffet dinner was served. Professional photographs were available for any mother-son duo who was interested. More than 185 … [Read more...] about Mothers share dance with sons
By Marianne Ward Special to GUIDONBeginning in August, Waynesville R-VI students in grades six through 12 will each receive a Chromebook that they will be able to take home during the academic year through Project Edge, Educating our Digital Generation Effectively.Parents of students in grades 6-12 will be asked to attend one of the district’s informational meetings or to watch an … [Read more...] about Waynesville students to receive individual Chromebooks this August
In 2018, Capt. Carla Bender, 43rd Adjutant General Reception Battalion, Alpha Company commander, processed thousands of Soldiers assigned to basic training units at Fort Leonard Wood.According to Sgt. 1st Class Jason Mawhinney, 3rd Platoon drill sergeant, she led through example and by listening to, understanding and trusting her Soldiers.“She is very caring when it comes to situations the … [Read more...] about The power of positivity: One commander’s legacy of resilience
This year’s Summer Reading Program at the Bruce C. Clarke Library will start Monday and run through July 11.“It's Showtime at Your Library” is provided by the Department of Defense Morale Welfare and Recreation library program.Children, teens, and adults may join the program, because the summer registration and reporting will be done totally online — you can do it anywhere, anytime — from … [Read more...] about In the works: Bruce C. Clarke Library kicks off Summer Reading Program Monday
By Drury University Staff Special to GUIDONDrury University is a nationally-accredited and military-friendly school.Our student body population includes many service members, military spouses and retirees who use a variety of financial assistance programs to help pay for college.Some of these programs include the Tuition Assistance Program, Veteran’s Affairs Post 9/11 Bill, Vocational … [Read more...] about Drury University accepts applications, offers aid
Congregation leaders and chaplains awarded 262 chapel volunteers for contributing more than 9,000 hours of service in 2018 at a banquet, themed “Simple Moments Change the World,” held at the Main Post Chapel May 16.“We give thanks for all your prayers, for all the time you gave, for everything you gave up to make service possible, for all the things we know and all the things we don’t know … [Read more...] about Chapel awards volunteers for more than 9,000 hours of service
Sandy Crockett, artist and mother of 3rd Chemical Brigade Commander Col. Sean Crockett, sculpted an 8-inch tall figurine replica of the famous Dragon Soldier poster and donated it to the John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex on Fort Leonard Wood May 17.The figurine, which is made from polymer clay over wire and aluminum foil, depicts an African-American Soldier wearing a World War I infantryman’s … [Read more...] about Army mother sculpts Dragon Soldier figurine, donates to chemical museum
The Religious Support Office held a Graduation Blessing Celebration May 11 at the Main Post Chapel. The theme of the event was Celebrate the Past, Embrace the Future. Six families participated in the joint chapel event that provided parents with the opportunity to give a special blessing to their graduate. Parents presented their graduate with a blanket representing the warmth and security of home … [Read more...] about Religious Services Office holds graduation celebration ceremony
Special to GUIDONThe Dental Assistant Program, offered by the American Red Cross, in partnership with the Dental Activity, Fort Leonard Wood, is scheduled to begin October 2019. The program is open to military, dependents, retirees and DOD ID card holders ages 18 and older, who are U.S. citizens. Due to chemical and x-ray exposure, women who are pregnant will not be considered for this … [Read more...] about American Red Cross dental program accepting applications
Special to GUIDONWith 70-plus degree days finally a norm in our forecast, pet owners should keep in mind the Humane Society of Missouri’s life-saving motto this spring and summer: 70 degrees and over, don't take Rover.To report an animal in heat-related jeopardy, call the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Hotline at 314.647.4400.Here are the Humane Society of Missouri’s tips to … [Read more...] about Protecting your pet from the scorching summer heat
