Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
FLW SJA expands support, commitment through new program Special to GUIDONMilitary family life can entail significant stress factors, including frequent moves, distance from close relatives, long work hours and sometimes financial struggles.Military families are also not immune from the societal problem of domestic abuse. The Fort Leonard Wood Legal Assistance Office recently embarked on a … [Read more...] about New initiative decreases legal roadblock
Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge recognized nine individuals as MSCoE 2018 Instructors of the Year and 12 individuals as 2019 MSCoE Civilians of the Year in a ceremony held May 30 in Lincoln Hall Auditorium.Martin said it is important to pause and take time to recognize the military … [Read more...] about MSCoE recognizes top instructors/civilians
The John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex on Fort Leonard Wood will be closed Saturdays beginning June 15.The museum will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Requests to use the museum on Saturday will be on a reimbursable basis following the June 15 cutoff.For more information, please contact Eric Timmerman at 573.596.2549. … [Read more...] about Museum complex scheduled for Saturday closures starting June 15
Fort Leonard Wood’s Employee Assistance and Workforce Development programs have teamed up to build a series of Lunch and Learn sessions covering a myriad of topics aimed to help individuals grow in both their personal and professional life.Although the program was developed by Garrison entities, the sessions are open to all Fort Leonard Wood military and civilian employees and their spouses, … [Read more...] about Professional development open to all
By Gary SheftickMore deserving Soldiers will be promoted sooner and fewer school seats should go vacant under the Army’s new Enlisted Centralized Promotion Board process, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey.Dailey took part in a Facebook Live session Wednesday afternoon with Sgt. Maj. Mark Clark of the G-1 Directorate of Military Personnel Management. They discussed changes to the … [Read more...] about Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dailey: Future boards to rank NCOs only on merit
MSCoE DSoY credits R2 with giving her the winning edge Winning the title Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year is a goal Sgt. 1st Class Marianne Russell took seriously. In order to reach that goal, she enlisted the assistance of the R2 Performance Center.Being a Master Resilience Trainer, Russell already knew of the benefits in regards to her Soldiers, but didn't … [Read more...] about Army’s R2 Performance Enhancement for the win
Many high school juniors spend the summer before their senior year with friends or classmates they may not see often following graduation. But, 18-year-old Andrew Kimmell spent last summer as an intern with the Army Education Outreach’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program helping to develop technology to keep Soldiers safe.The SEAP matches DoD scientists with qualifying high … [Read more...] about Education Outreach Program offering students unique STEM opportunities
Service members at Fort Leonard Wood will demonstrate the Linear Demolition Charge System at about 9 a.m. today, May 30, 2019, launching a live Mine Clearing Line Charge during the Combat Engineer Heavy Track Course, creating a louder boom than normal.Thank you for your patience as we give combat engineer students the chance to see and experience the effects of the blast, which is used to … [Read more...] about Happening today: Prepare for the Boom
Tick exposure can occur year-round, but ticks are most active during warmer months (April through September). Know which ticks are most common in your area.Before you go outdoorsKnow where to expect ticks. Ticks live in grassy, brushy, or wooded areas, or even on animals. Spending time outside walking your dog, camping, gardening, or hunting could bring you in close contact with ticks. … [Read more...] about Time for summer adventures, protect your family from tick bites
More than 50 Soldiers, civilians, family members and leaders with Company C, 169th Engineer Battalion, an off-site company under 1st En. Brigade place more than 23,000 flags on the graves of veterans at the Biloxi National Cemetery in Gulfport, Miss. Courtesy photoA Soldier with the Fort Leonard Wood Better Opportunities for Service members program places American flags at the graves of … [Read more...] about Soldiers, senior leaders take part in Memorial Day events
The story of one Soldier's challenging journey By Amanda Sullivan GUIDON volunteerThe transition from civilian to Soldier can be a culture shock, but for one new Soldier, the challenge of adapting to a new culture is far from a unique experience.Ten years ago, with only an 8th-grade education, and the drive and motivation to start a new life, Pvt. Malinda Dennison left her small Amish … [Read more...] about From Amish to Army
Keep the fun on the water coming — whether it’s a fishing boat, a canoe, or a personal watercraft that “floats your boat.”Operator inexperience, inattention, recklessness, and speeding are the four leading causes of tragic watercraft crashes and the leading cause of death is drowning.Crash statistics indicate boaters who wear life jackets and take boater safety courses are most likely to … [Read more...] about Practice safe boating this summer
1st Lt. Ralph Goldsticker had never been in a plane before he enlisted in the U.S. Army Aviation Cadet Corps in July of 1942 at the age of 20. He would go on to fly on 35 missions, in some of the most noted battles of World War II.Goldsticker will speak to Fort Leonard Wood service members and community members, at 1 p.m. June 4 in Baker Theater about his time spent with the 452nd Bombardment … [Read more...] about D-Day veteran to share his story June 4
Story and photo by Airman 1st Class Solomon CookMembers of the Air Force ground transportation career field met for the third annual Ground Transportation Rodeo, a national competition, May 10 through 12 at Fort Leonard Wood.The third annual Ground Transportation Rodeo, originally the regional “Best in the Midwest” competition, was hosted by the 368th Training Squadron. This year, the … [Read more...] about ‘Best in the Midwest’ — 368th TRS hosts 3rd annual Ground Transportation Rodeo
Empowering employees. Inspiring change. Remember, your input matters.It’s time again for the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey and the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence leadership is encouraging participation.“The FEVS survey is government-wide, and it is non-attributional,” said Gregg Thompson, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood deputy to the commanding general. “Most importantly, … [Read more...] about Annual employee viewpoint survey takes the pulse of federal workforce
