Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
It was pitch black, foggy, and first responders struggled to navigate shallow waters while they searched for five people who found themselves sinking in an inflatable raft on the Gasconade River near the 21000 block of Highway 17.At 8 p.m. that night, four personnel from the Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department assisted the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District in responding to the 911 … [Read more...] about FLW, Waynesville fire departments save 5 on Gasconade River
As October brings colder weather, here are a few reminders to help conserve energy and lower those bills;A few quick fixes are checking windows and doors for gaps that will cause cold drafts, and preparing the thermostat and heating system.At the worksite, remember to:Set office thermostat setpoint for heating below 72 degrees, maintenance shops and warehouses at 65 degrees;Turn … [Read more...] about October is Energy Action Month
Autumn has arrived in Missouri, and that means cooler temperatures to better enjoy outdoor activities such as running and hiking.The Engineer Trail is a 2.5-mile trek with trailhead entrances located at Morelli Heights and the Noncommissioned Officer Association billets. The trail is open to runners and walkers, military members and their families.According to Rick St. Cyr, Directorate of … [Read more...] about Improved Engineer Trail affords outdoor exercise opportunities
Air Force 1st Lt. Jessica Franz graduated from the Sapper Leader Course Friday after spending six weeks learning combat engineer skills here.Franz, a Tactical Air Control Party Airman from the 5th Air Support Operations Squadron stationed with the Army at Fort Lewis, Washington, felt the knowledge gained in the course will ultimately help save lives.“As a TACP, you’re controlling aircraft … [Read more...] about Sapper Leader Course graduates female Airman
ABOVE: Sailors fasten a humvee to a trailer bed with chains and signal for a truck driver to back up the vehicle during the Joint Truck Rodeo held Sept. 20. The Navy team of truck drivers took home 2nd place. RIGHT: The Fort Leonard Wood Joint Truck Rodeo trophy sits on a table during the event. The Marine Corps team finished first overall to claim the trophy. The Army team finished in 3rd place … [Read more...] about Joint Truck Rodeo: Marines top team
“Not every hero wears a cape. Plan and Practice your Escape,” is the theme of this year’s annual National Fire Prevention Week, set to take place Oct. 6 through 12 across the U.S.The Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department is scheduled to kick off the week with Fire Fest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Exchange parking lot Oct. 5. This annual event allows area families the opportunity to see fire … [Read more...] about FLW gearing up for annual Fire Prevention Week
By Kenton Lohraff Special to GUIDONSnake season means it is time for increased snake activity and a higher likelihood people may encounter potentially dangerous species.Reptiles are ectothermic, and they must absorb heat energy directly from the sun or from their environment to maintain optimum body temperatures.Many species will bask in the sun or absorb latent heat through elements … [Read more...] about Outdoor enthusiasts beware: It’s snake season on FLW
Army Public AffairsThe Department of the Army announced recently that it will achieve its recruiting goals for Fiscal Year 2019.The regular Army signed more than 68,000 new active-duty Soldiers, exceeding its Fiscal Year 19 recruiting mission. Recruiting goals were met in large part because of an overhauled recruiting approach and an increase in recruiters.“We are extremely proud … [Read more...] about Army achieves recruiting goals
The Soldier for Life — Transition Assistance Program has announced changes coming to SFL-TAP that will be more beneficial to Soldiers.These changes are outlined in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019.They include a new self-assessment that will help determine the level of transition assistance each Soldier needs. Other changes include an updated curriculum for some of the … [Read more...] about NDAA implementation coming
Town halls, new hires, improved service highlight year of housing improvements By Stephen Standifird Public Affairs OfficeIn February, after meeting with residents and visiting privatized housing at various installations, Army senor leaders issued a call to action within the Army to take steps to correct housing issues.“We owe our Soldiers and their Families safe, high-quality housing,” … [Read more...] about FLW housing update
Researchers from the Phelps Health Medical Center in Rolla performed preliminary clinical testing on 35 Soldiers in the Urban Mobility Breacher Course at Fort Leonard Wood Monday to determine if there are repeatedly present biological signs after traumatic brain injury, or TBI.Officials said Soldiers in the UMBC were chosen as subjects due to their training, which requires them to endure … [Read more...] about Researchers look for new signs of TBI in Soldiers
Story and photo by Stephen Standifird Public Affairs OfficeHeavy equipment moves dirt around Training Area 244 on Fort Leonard Wood on a daily basis, but for the last month engineers were moving dirt in another area for road repairs.Engineers with 554th Engineer Battalion have been assisting 58th Transportation Battalion by repairing Training Area 225, a winding 3-mile convoy and driving … [Read more...] about Engineers assist in road repair for transportation battalion
In response to resident concerns regarding housing conditions on Fort Leonard Wood, the Directorate of Public Works Housing Division has hired two additional permanent housing managers to pursue resident feedback and oversee work-order satisfaction.According to officials at DPW, the new employees are responsible for 100 percent engagement with life, health and safety issues, 100 percent … [Read more...] about DPW addresses housing issues, focuses on resident satisfaction
Missouri Task Force 1 partners with FLW Urban Search and Rescue, Army National Guard for real-world trainingMissouri Task Force 1 out of Boone County, which recently returned from a deployment to aid in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts, partnered with the Missouri Army National Guard and Fort Leonard Wood’s Urban Search and Rescue Department Tuesday to conduct hoist operations at Training … [Read more...] about Army, Missouri team up for training
Three members of the Military Police Corps became the first recipients of a newly established Military Police Regimental Association’s Order of the Marechaussee award in Steel during the Military Police Senior Leader Forum Aug. 21.Oklahoma Rep. Josh West, a retired staff sergeant, Capt. Christopher Parker of the 14th MP Brigade and Spc. Bryan Jacobo of the 15th MP Brigade at Fort Leavenworth, … [Read more...] about New medal for MP Soldiers
