Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
The dangers posed by flash flooding are real, and they can happen anywhere – even on Fort Leonard Wood – and military and civilian agencies across the country share the same message when it comes to flooding: Turn Around, Don’t Drown. According to officials with the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center/Safety Center in Fort Rucker, Alabama, it takes just 1 foot of flowing water to carry off a … [Read more...] about Flooding and low-water crossings: The dangers are real
Missouri’s tornado season occurs between March and June, according to the National Weather Service, and a little knowledge can go a long way toward staying safe. According to the State of Missouri’s weather safety website, https://stormaware.mo.gov, tornadoes are most likely to materialize between 3 and 9 p.m. They cause an average of 70 deaths and 1,500 injuries in the U.S. every year, and the … [Read more...] about Stay safe this tornado season
As warmer, pleasant weather approaches, it is important to remember the threat skin cancer poses and what to do to prevent it. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is the most common form of cancer in the United States. There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, which is the least common, but the deadliest of the … [Read more...] about Skin cancer: stay aware, stay healthy
In honor of National Nurses Day (May 6), four military spouses were asked to describe their past experiences with the nursing staff at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. On this Nurses Day, we want to say, “Thank you,” to all our nurses who work so hard to keep our community safe and healthy. “It takes an incredible kind of person to pursue nursing. In my time … [Read more...] about National Nurses Day – Fort Leonard Wood military spouses discuss interactions with GLWACH nurses
When the weather warms, ticks emerge. While Missouri isn’t currently experiencing a repeat of last year’s early surge in tick populations, experts still predict an above-average year for ticks in 2020. “Missouri will continue to have ticks this year,” Joe Jerek, a spokesperson with the Missouri Department of Conservation, said April 30. Reducing exposure to ticks is important because they … [Read more...] about It’s tick season: Protect yourself from diseases
Scouts meet virtually, earn badges through service COVID-19 mitigation protocols have presented numerous changes and challenges to nearly all aspects of life. But for the Scouts of Fort Leonard Wood’s Troop 149 and Cub Scout Pack 149, public-safety measures and social-distancing practices have also presented opportunities to learn, adapt and be of service. Since April 10, the local groups have … [Read more...] about Local Scouts, Cub Scouts adapt to COVID-19 distancing measures
Fort Leonard Wood’s housing partner, Balfour Beatty Communities, recently began using a new email-based survey to better gauge resident satisfaction with their homes and neighborhoods. The survey – called SatisFacts – is sent to on-post housing residents after move in, move out, when a work order is completed and annually. “They used to issue a physical comment card,” said Luis … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood Homes using new, email-based satisfaction survey
By Sgt. Logan Thomas Earth Day – April 22 – marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. While people may not be able hold gatherings this year due to COVID-19 social-distancing guidelines, there are still actions that can be taken from home to support the environmental movement. According to Earth Day Network, the global organizer of Earth Day, this … [Read more...] about Celebrate Earth Day from home this year
As many organizations across Fort Leonard Wood have adapted to teleworking during the COVID-19 response, the staff at Army Community Services wanted to remind the community that their services are still available, whether by phone or email. Shinae Young, Financial Readiness program manager, said her team had to temporarily cancel on-site training sessions, but they are continuing … [Read more...] about ACS programs available to assist Soldiers, families
Now through April 24, Fort Leonard Wood units are competing in a COVID-19 mask-making contest. Organized by Fort Leonard Wood Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, the event was born out of an effort to help provide masks to community members, said Katy Carter, FMWR Business and Recreation chief. “FMWR thought creating some healthy competition … would help uplift the community during … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood units compete in mask-making contest
Because of social distancing protocols, the Fort Leonard Wood Soldier For Life - Transition Assistance Program team is teleworking, but the program is still aiding the transition of service members. Transition Services Specialist Alfredia Williams said even with the stop-movement order in place and spread of COVID-19, some Soldiers who fall in three categories can begin their transition out of … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood SFL-TAP continues services virtually
Fort Leonard Wood chaplains are finding new ways to minister to Soldiers and community members during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to officials at the Religious Support Office. Through virtual mediums like weekly video live streams on social media, and through in-person services like ministering to Soldiers in quarantine, chaplains are going above and beyond to preserve what they call a … [Read more...] about Chaplains find new ways to minister during pandemic
The Fort Leonard Wood Veterinary Treatment Facility is reminding community members that there is currently little to no evidence that pets or other domestic animals can become sick with COVID-19 or spread the virus. Accordingly, the office said, there is no reason to remove pets from homes even if COVID-19 has been identified in members of the household, unless there is risk that the pet itself … [Read more...] about Normal interaction with pets ok during COVID-19 pandemic
By Chaplain (Capt.) Matt Woodside When I was kid, my heroes were sports figures. One of my earliest basketball heroes was Julius Erving of the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers. My older brother introduced me to the moves and game of Erving, who was known in basketball circles as Dr. J. He was aptly named because of his precision moves and surgeon-like skills on the court. Dr. J could slice through … [Read more...] about The Resurrection of Jesus: It’s one of a kind
Military spouses are known to be experts in flexibility and can change course in an instant. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented challenges as well as opportunities for military spouses to rise to the occasion. Some spouses are now homeschooling their children, taking their own college classes and working remotely – some are doing two or three of these. This is new territory, but they are … [Read more...] about Stay-at-home stories from resilient military spouses
