Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
As construction of the new General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital progresses, the team heading up the design of the new facility is using virtual reality technologies to gain feedback on their plans from medical experts here. For a week in September, representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, JE Dunn Construction, RLF Architects, the Defense Health Agency and the Health … [Read more...] about Virtual reality helping experts provide new hospital design inputs
By Stephen Standifird Public Affairs Office Military Police Soldiers arriving at Fort Leonard Wood for One Station Unit Training are being introduced to their chosen profession earlier in training, and Army officials said the practice is proving to be more motivational and beneficial than previous methods to welcome trainees to the Army. The 14th Military Police Brigade calls the new event … [Read more...] about 14th MPs adopt Operation Hammer Drop to inspire Army’s newest Soldiers
New print at Engineer School depicts heroic Korean War Soldiers Visitors to the U.S. Army Engineer School’s command section might notice a new artwork hanging on the wall — a print of a painting that depicts Soldiers on a battlefield with a bazooka and the smoking ruins of a Soviet-built, North Korean tank in the distance. The painting, completed this year by artist Larry Selman, was … [Read more...] about Keeping engineer history alive:
Brig. Gen. James Bonner, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general (left), and Col. Jeff Paine, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood commander, visit the United Service Organizations building here Sept. 24 to thank the USO staff for their continued support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. While the USO remains closed to visitors, the donations they receive … [Read more...] about USO continues support role while closed
Compared to years past, the U.S. Army Engineer School’s 2020 Engineer Regimental Week celebration looked a little different. It happened a little later on the calendar and was condensed down to two days. However, the opportunities to honor fallen Sappers and share information across the Regiment were unaffected. According to USAES Commandant Brig. Gen. Mark Quander, the livestreamed, virtual … [Read more...] about Tree dedication concludes Engr. Regimental Week
A monument honoring Military Working Dogs was dedicated Monday at the U.S. Army Military Police Corps Regimental Memorial Grove. The 5-foot tall, bronze statue was created by Springfield, Missouri, sculptor James Hall. Sgt. Maj. Timothy Timmins, Office of the Provost Marshal General Military Working Dog Program, said the monument was commissioned by the Military Police Regimental Association … [Read more...] about New Memorial Grove statue honors MP working dogs
The Navy detachment’s team of heavy equipment operators finished in first place in the 58th Transportation Battalion’s fifth annual Joint Truck Rodeo Friday at Training Area 228. The battalion’s command team, Lt. Col. Ramon Salas and Command Sgt. Maj. Darron Wilson, awarded the Sailors certificates and Army Achievement Medals. The yearly contest is designed to boost morale, celebrate … [Read more...] about Seabees win annual Joint Truck Rodeo
The 14th Military Police Brigade bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Kleinholz and welcome incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Paul DeSanto (second from left) during a Change of Responsibility ceremony Wednesday at Nutter Field House. (Photo by Brian Hill) … [Read more...] about 14th MPs welcome new CSM DeSanto
By Lea Ann Starmer The United States will hold a general election Nov. 3 to decide the offices of president and vice president, 33 seats in the U.S. Senate, all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, governors in 11 states and two territories, state and local offices and numerous ballot questions and referenda. In an effort to encourage participation in the election, the U.S. Army has … [Read more...] about Time running out to vote absentee ballots in upcoming November election
By Troy Carney Emergencies affect the entire family, so including children in preparedness planning makes sense. Build emergency kits as a family and talk to children about what types of emergencies can happen in the area. Make sure they understand the family emergency plan and their roles. Preparing children for emergencies is important to their safety and emotional wellbeing. Below are … [Read more...] about Prepare as a family
Lt. Col. Rodney Johnson, 1st Battalion, 58th Infantry Regiment commander, and battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony Rodrigues retire the unit colors during an inactivation ceremony Friday outside Bldg. 658. The battalion — first constituted in 1917 as Company A, 58th Infantry — conducted Basic Combat Training here since being activated in 2018. (Photo by Brian Hill) … [Read more...] about 1-58th Inf. Reg. inactivates
Airman Basic Christopher Geiger (left) and Airman 1st Class Hunter Merchant fold the Air Force flag during a Retreat ceremony Friday on the formation pad near the 368th Training Squadron headquarters here in recognition of the U.S. Air Force's 73rd birthday. On Sept. 18, 1947, President Harry Truman signed the National Security Act, separating the Air Force from the Army and establishing a new … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday, U.S. Air Force!
By Troy Carney Research shows that people who believe they are prepared for disasters often aren’t — 40 percent of survey respondents did not have household plans; 80 percent had not conducted home evacuation drills; and nearly 60 percent did not know their community’s evacuation routes. Nearly 20 percent of survey respondents reported having a disability that would affect their capacity to … [Read more...] about September is National Preparedness Month: Embracing personal responsibility for disaster planning is important
Fort Leonard Wood operations planners are currently seeking 19 Army Reserve noncommissioned officer volunteers to fill active-duty operational support roles with the 43rd Adjutant General Battalion. The six-month mission is in support of the Soldiers and trainees assigned to the installation’s quarantine and isolation barracks and begins as early as Oct. 15. “We determined that we need … [Read more...] about 43rd AGB seeks Reserve NCOs to mentor, coach trainees
Navy Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Harold Dick was aboard the battleship U.S.S. Colorado on the morning of July 24, 1944, near Tinian Island, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, when a concealed Japanese shore battery opened fire. There was a heavy explosion and the ship sustained extensive fragmentation damage. Four crewmen were declared missing in action and 39 were killed, including … [Read more...] about Missouri WWII Sailor’s remains set for hometown burial after 76 years in overseas grave
