Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Story and photo by Maj. Dan MarchikThis robot won’t vacuum your home and won’t respond to your voice, but it could save your life. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 469th Engineer Platoon out of Betonville, Arkansas, a subordinate unit of the 416th Theater Engineer Command, were at Fort Leonard Wood learning how to use new equipment.The M160 Robotic Mine Flail is designed to clear areas of … [Read more...] about Keeping Soldiers safe through technology
The U.S. Army Engineer School combined forces with the U.S. Army Military Police School and presented a virtual staff ride overview brief Tuesday at Fort Leonard Wood’s Digital Training Facility. The objective of the brief was to discuss the future utilization of Large-Scale Combat Operations VSRs, such as the newly developed World War II Stalingrad and Korean War Chipyong-ni VSR.The briefing … [Read more...] about VSR allows learning from modern battlefields safely
By U.S. Army Cyber CommandA professional force that is lethal and representative of the American population is a vital strategic asset, and evolving to recruit and maintain that smart, fit, lethal all-volunteer Army is the most important thing that the Army’s Training and Doctrine Command is working on, said Gen. Stephen Townsend, TRADOC commander, in remarks at a recent Association of the … [Read more...] about Recruiting, maintaining professional, lethal force
Saving lives will be the order of the day Jan. 29 as Davidson Fitness Center hosts an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive on Court 1.The drive runs from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is open to everyone — military or civilian — who is 17 years old and older.All donors will receive a free ASBP t-shirt, some juice and cookies and a heart-felt thank you. Those completing their fourth donation … [Read more...] about Davidson Fitness Center to host monthly ASBP blood drives beginning Jan. 29
By Military Health System Communications OfficeWhen it comes to weathering cold temperatures, preparation is key. The biggest risk factors and those most commonly associated with winter weather exposure are hypothermia and frostbite. Both are significant risks for both service personnel on the job and civilians enjoying winter sports at this time of year.Frostbite occurs when a part of … [Read more...] about Preparation is key in cold-weather safety
From left: Command Sgt. Maj. Faith Alexander, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood; Pvt. Dalton Draper, tax preparer; Col. Eric Towns, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood commander; and Capt. Timothy Bowman, Fort Leonard Wood Tax Center officer in charge, prepare to cut the ceremonial ribbon Monday signifying the opening of the center. Appointments can be made by calling the Tax Center at … [Read more...] about FLW Tax Center open for business
By Kevin CurtisWhat do you have in your home or apartment that is annually responsible for around 15,000 fires, 20 deaths, over 300 injuries and more than $80 million in property damage?According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these fires are sparked every year by clothes dryers. Lint and other debris can build up in your dryer vent, reducing air flow to the dryer, backing … [Read more...] about Dryer safety — what you need to know
The Fort Leonard Wood Tax Center is scheduled to be open for business beginning Monday at 12:30 p.m. through the end of April.The Tax Center offers free tax return preparation for active-duty service members, retirees and their dependent family members.Appointments can be made by calling the Tax Center at 573.596.0629. Walk-ins are also welcome during operating hours. The Tax Center is … [Read more...] about FLW Tax Center opens Monday
The installation’s Noncommissioned Officer Academy hosted nine guest facilitators from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 102nd Training Division and Airmen as students.Collaboration between the NCOA and the 102nd Training Division enabled reservists newly certified as Basic Leader Course instructors at Fort Dix, New Jersey and Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, to not only lend a hand to the academy, but also keep … [Read more...] about Component collaboration: Developing better instructors
By Gary Sheftick Army News ServiceA host of changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice became effective Jan. 1, modernizing definitions for many offenses, adjusting maximum penalties, standardizing court-martial panels, creating new computer-crime laws and much more.The changes strike a balance between protecting the rights of the accused and empowering commanders to effect good … [Read more...] about Changes to military justice went into effect Jan. 1
787th MP Bn. welcomes newest Soldiers to FLWABOVE: Staff Sgt. Michael Haney, drill sergeant, Company E, 787th Military Police Battalion, right, inspects his One Station Unit Training platoon during Day Zero for the newest trainees. Company E filled its ranks Tuesday with the first Soldiers to arrive at Fort Leonard Wood in the new year. AT LEFT: Soldiers joining Company E, … [Read more...] about First batch of trainees in 2019
Army officials have announced that an update is required for all Common Access Cards under the Department of Defense CAC Certificate Reduction and Realignment Plan. The Army CAC Certificate Reduction and Realignment Plan streamlines authentication functions under the PIV authentication certificate and improves operational effectiveness and the Army's cybersecurity posture, according to the Office … [Read more...] about Updates required for CAC
By Bryan RushDrones are unbelievably cool.I’m truly amazed every time I see a drone being sold with four perfectly engineered propellers, HD cameras, incredible flight range, futuristic controls, all for around $100. It’s no wonder drones are becoming more and more popular and more and more capable.They have been positively integrated into law enforcement, agriculture, real estate, … [Read more...] about Reminder about drones on FLW
Since the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command’s testing of the Spider Activated Volcano Obstacle, or SAVO, mockups proved successful during Saber Junction 17 at Hohenfels, Germany, in early 2017, teams have been working diligently to move it to the assessment phase.The focused assessment culminated with VIP demonstrations Dec. 14 at Fort Leonard Wood.John Hegle, Fort … [Read more...] about FLW Soldiers assess SAVO system
By Michele VowellSgt. Hailey Falk is the Army’s first enlisted female Soldier to graduate from the rigorous Sapper Leader Course since the program’s inception in 1985.Falk, 23, received her Sapper Tab, Dec. 7, after completing the “demanding 28-day leadership development course for combat engineers that reinforces critical skills and teaches advanced techniques needed across the Army.” … [Read more...] about First enlisted female earns Sapper tab
