Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Six trainees assigned to Company A, 35th Engineer Battalion, and one of their drill sergeants met virtually with more than 20 recruits from across Missouri, Kansas and Illinois Dec. 9 to provide insights into the Initial Entry Training experience. Being just two days shy of graduating from One Station Unit Training, the trainees were able to give advice on everything from how the recruits can … [Read more...] about 35th Engineers answer questions from future Soldiers virtually
With winter weather always a concern in Missouri from November through March, travelers and commuters need to know the latest conditions before hitting the roads. The installation’s snow and ice removal program — referred to as SNAIR — has various methods in place to keep people informed of treacherous travel and weather-related information. During winter weather conditions, the Maneuver … [Read more...] about SNAIR helps drivers deal with winter weather
Soldiers from Fort Carson, Colorado, and Fort Rucker, Alabama, along with experts from a private-industry technology partner, converged on Fort Leonard Wood last week to demonstrate and assess a new aircraft safety software called Autonomous Intelligent Flight Management System, or AIFMS. The event — held at Training Area 219 — provided an opportunity for Army unmanned aerial systems experts to … [Read more...] about Soldiers assess cutting-edge aircraft safety software
The Fort Leonard Wood Tax Center is scheduled to open Jan. 11 through April 16 to provide free tax return preparation services for active-duty service members, retirees and their dependent family members. The tax center is located at 316 Missouri Ave., Bldg. 315, and the hours of operation are planned to be from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon every other Saturday … [Read more...] about Post tax center set to open on Jan. 11
Story and photo by Carl Norman Special to GUIDON Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center officials said the Holiday Block Leave period is an especially important time to consider giving blood. According to Maj. John Spring, officer in charge of the donor center, the attitude toward giving over the holidays “shouldn’t stop with putting presents under the tree.” “We hope it calls everyone … [Read more...] about Blood donors especially important during Holiday Block Leave
Trainee finds life lessons, assistance as a homeless Army recruit Adjusting to life as a trainee at Fort Leonard Wood can be tough. The long ruck marches alone are enough to test the physical limits of some. For Pfc. Jackson Emory, who is set to graduate from One Station Unit Training Dec. 18 with Company B, 31st Engineer Battalion, long walks and sleeping in the woods are nothing new — he … [Read more...] about ‘You have to have a ‘why:’’
By Thomas Brading Army News Service The Army plans to adjust how it promotes its noncommissioned officers that could impact Soldiers who are serving in combat, starting a family or attending the non-resident Sergeants Major Course, said the Army’s top enlisted Soldier. Starting Jan. 1, NCOs unable to complete the required professional military education, or PME, courses may qualify to … [Read more...] about Temporary promotions for NCOs slated to begin next year
U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood senior leaders have directed the installation Health Protection Condition level be raised to Charlie effective Friday, Dec. 4. Under HPCON C, as it is most commonly referred to, many prudent measures will be in effect to help protect the community from the spread of COVID-19 and to help maintain operational readiness. MSCoE … [Read more...] about Post upgrades to HPCON Charlie
Brig. Gen. James Bonner, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena (right), offer words of encouragement to Soldiers at the quarantine and isolation barracks Nov. 25 ahead of Thanksgiving. … [Read more...] about Words of encouragement
Fort Leonard Wood garrison leaders are inviting Soldiers and their families to attend a virtual town hall to discuss housing. The event will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will be livestreamed through Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/672741406696528. Anyone wishing to participate should click “Join Group” on the page. According to Col. Jeff Paine, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood … [Read more...] about Garrison leadership to host virtual housing town hall
The Fort Leonard Wood Directorate of Emergency Services reminds everyone entering Fort Leonard Wood that firearms must be unloaded and declared to access control point personnel. “Although we have electronic signs at each (gate) reminding people … we have seen an uptick in the amount of folks we are finding violating these rules,” said DES Sgt. Maj. Cameron Regur. As a reminder, all … [Read more...] about DES: Remember to declare firearms at post access points
Trainee perseveres through months of injury rehab to graduate as an MP Most trainees spend a maximum of four to five months at Fort Leonard Wood completing One Station Unit Training. For Pvt. Colleen Virgil — who graduated with Company C, 787th Military Police Battalion Nov. 25 — things happened a little differently. Virgil arrived at Fort Leonard Wood to begin OSUT on Jan. 28 and made … [Read more...] about ‘Just keep pushing:’
W. Jordan Gillis, assistant secretary of defense for sustainment and the Defense Department’s chief housing officer, is inviting DoD housing residents to participate in the department’s annual housing satisfaction survey, which is scheduled to launch in December. Each year, the DoD, working through the military departments, surveys current residents of government-owned, government-leased, … [Read more...] about Defense Department’s annual housing satisfaction survey begins this month
AER available all year to help Soldiers with financial needs The Army Emergency Relief program continues to find ways to provide financial assistance to Soldiers in need. With the increase in demand for home schooling and childcare due to COVID-19 restrictions, AER introduced a new assistance program this month to help Army families address the costs associated with childcare … [Read more...] about ‘Asking for help is a sign of strength’
Dalton Tanner, a dining facility store room clerk at the Double DFAC at 6111 Indiana Ave., takes stock of the fresh turkeys Friday as Fort Leonard Wood's food preparation workers continue to prepare for the annual Thanksgiving holiday meal. More than 30,000 meals will be served throughout the day, utilizing 7,000 pounds of turkey, 1,200 pounds of shrimp, 2,000 pounds of beef and 2,000 assorted … [Read more...] about Post finalizing Thanksgiving prep
