Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Elijah Shirley, 4, tours a fire truck manned by Fort Leonard Wood firefighter Robert Koeppel during Fire Fest, held Saturday at the Exchange parking lot. Visitors were also able to learn about fire safety, enjoy music from the 399th Army Band and food by the USO and watch demonstrations by Kansas City Power and Light. … [Read more...]
The Bruce C. Clarke LIbrary and Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will hold their second annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest from Monday through Oct. 30 at the library.Decorated pumpkins can be submitted to the library's circulation desk through the close of business on Oct. 30.The contest is open to the public and is for all ages.Pumpkins must be decorated, but not carved. No … [Read more...]
The Waynesville High School Counseling Department will host the annual College and Career Night program from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m Thursday in the high school gymnasium.Representatives from colleges, technical schools, military and various other organizations will be available to talk with students and parents concerning programs, financial aid, entrance requirements and other pertinent … [Read more...]
Participants line up to take part in the barrel-tossing contest Saturday during Fort Leonard Wood's annual Oktoberfest celebration held at Pershing Community Center. … [Read more...]
The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood has scheduled a Hispanic Heritage month observance Friday at Nutter Field House.An open display of Hispanic Nations will be available for viewing beginning at 10 a.m.The formal portion of the event, which is being hosted by the 14th Military Police Brigade, runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is slated to include performances … [Read more...]
The Waynesville R-VI School District will receive a $1,250,000 grant – one of the largest in the district’s history – from the Department of Defense Education Activity to fund Project EDGE, which stands for “Educating our Digital Generation Effectively.”“We are very excited about this grant. It will help us extend learning opportunities for our students in all subjects with a specific … [Read more...]
The Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) will hold a Pre-Retirement Benefits Overview at 8 a.m. Oct. 23 and again Oct. 24 in Lincoln Hall.The briefing will be conducted by the Army Benefits Center. Following the briefing, Jerry Spears, Army Benefits Center-Civilian benefits specialist, will be available for general and specific questions regarding retirement.Those who wish to attend … [Read more...]
The Fort Leonard Wood Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program will hold a Hiring and Education Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 18 in Nutter Field House.The Soldier For Life-Transition Assistance Program conducts employment and education workshops designed to prepare transitioning service members and spouses for meaningful civilian employment and education opportunities. As a part … [Read more...]
By Heather KlineFort Leonard Wood's 2018 “Make a Difference Day” is scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon Oct. 27 around the installation.Rhonda Hutsell, Army Volunteer Corps coordinator, said the AVC is registering projects for the annual day of community service now through Oct. 12.“Millions of Americans across the country are projected to spend Oct. 27, the 29th Annual ‘Make a … [Read more...]
By Joyce WaybrightPut on your favorite costume and come on down to Bruce C. Clarke Library for some fun.The library will host Halloween-costume themed activities and other programs throughout the month of October.Beginning at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 31, the library’s Halloween Story Walk will feature a new book titled “We Don’t Eat Our Classmates!” by Ryan Higgins. You can get dressed in … [Read more...]
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is inviting shoppers to share photos of their “boo-tiful fur babies” in Halloween attire for a chance to win a $1,000 Exchange gift card.Now through Oct. 31, authorized Exchange shoppers can submit a photograph of their furry, feathered, scaly or fuzzy pet dressed in a Halloween costume at ShopMyExchange.com/sweepstakes. One grand-prize winner will … [Read more...]
When the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall recently made its only stop in Missouri, a Fort Leonard Wood chaplain was there to provide religious support.The Douglas County Veterans Memorial Association worked to bring “The Wall That Heals” to the central Missouri area. Among the activities during the wall’s five-day stay in Ava, Missouri, was a “field service” provided by Chap. (Maj.) Daryl … [Read more...]
By Heather Kline GUIDON volunteerInitial Entry Training Soldiers with orders to their first overseas assignment are required to attend the Overseas Orientation brief, which is held at 8 a.m. every Tuesday at Army Community Service, Bldg. 486 on Replacement Avenue.This brief is designed to prepare Initial Entry Training Soldiers for the process of an overseas move and discuss social, … [Read more...]
By Capt. Kelsy AbellSpecial to GUIDONRabies is a viral disease that attacks the body’s nervous system. It is a preventable disease that is still prevalent throughout the world in the human population.Unfortunately, several cases of rabies exposure in humans have occurred recently across the United States. The majority of these exposures were easily preventable and likely occurred … [Read more...]
Make a Difference Day is a national day for helping others. This annual event is an opportunity for people to give back to their community.This year’s Make a Difference Day is scheduled from 7 a.m. to noon Oct. 27. The Army Volunteer Corps is looking for organizations with projects that volunteers can participate in on this Make a Difference Day.Volunteers from all around the community can … [Read more...]
