Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Kevin Curtis Special to GUIDONFire is fast. In less than 30 seconds a small flame can get completely out of control and turn into a major fire. In minutes, a house can be engulfed in flames.Most fires occur in the home when people are asleep. If you wake up to a fire, you will not have time to take valuables because fire spreads too quickly. There is little time, use that time to … [Read more...] about House fires: Are you prepared to escape?
Fort Leonard Wood is scheduled to hold the 2019 Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Summit from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday in Lincoln Hall Auditorium for all company through brigade command teams.The SHARP Summit is designed to bring leaders together in support of the Army-wide effort to mitigate sexual assault and harassment through Education and discipline with a focus on prevention. The guest … [Read more...] about SHARP Summit set for Tuesday
Story and photos by Stephen Standifird Public Affairs OfficeThe 14th Military Police Brigade held a change of command ceremony Friday on Gammon Field where Col. Robert Arnold Jr. took command from Col. Curtis Schroeder.Brig. Gen. Brian Bisacre, U.S. Army Military Police School commandant, thanked Schroeder for his service to the regiment and listed his many accomplishments during his … [Read more...] about 14th MP Brigade welcomes Arnold
Special to GUIDONThe Office of the Under Secretary of Defense announced a six-month extension for the deadline to the Transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits.Effective Jan. 12, eligibility to transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits will be limited to service members with at least six years, but not more than 16 years, of total creditable service. The Army concurred with this … [Read more...] about DoD extends GI Bill transfer deadline
Special to GUIDONExtreme heat often results in the highest number of annual deaths among all weather-related hazards.In most of the United States, extreme heat is defined as a period of two to three days of high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees. In extreme heat, evaporation is slowed, and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.Extreme … [Read more...] about Extreme heat has arrived: Don’t be a statistic
Story and photo by Stephen Standifird Public Affairs OfficeFort Leonard Wood hosted the 2019 Leadership Missouri class as part of their tour through Pulaski and Phelps counties July 11 and 12.Leadership Missouri is a program founded by the Missouri Chamber Foundation in 1990 that is designed to bring emerging leaders from throughout the state together to enhance leadership skills and … [Read more...] about Leaders take an inside look
On July 9, elected officials, and business and academic leaders from the Springfield Chamber of Commerce, including Springfield Mayor Ken McClure, visited Fort Leonard Wood to improve regional and business collaboration.During the site visit, guests from the chamber were shown the Chemical Defense Training Facility, the National Guard Kit Bond Aviation Support Facility, the John B. Mahaffey … [Read more...] about Springfield Chamber of Commerce tours post, talks collaboration
By U.S. Army CIDYour child’s future looks bright.You’ve planned well. You’ve praised them, shared in their successes and taught them the value of honesty and ethics; grades are good; teacher reports are good; social skills are good. You’ve protected them from evil elements of society and taught them stranger danger.You have thought of everything, or have you? Did you think about … [Read more...] about Child identity theft: ‘How did my 6-year-old get a credit card?’
Story and photo by Joe Lacdan Army News ServiceCarrying only a backpack and a drone, Soldiers could capture and eventually re-create entire sections of forests and steep mountains.They can map 3D data from the rough, dry wasteland of the Mohave Desert, the dense rainforests of Hawaii or the rocky, landscape of woodlands. They can even replicate the detail of a bustling … [Read more...] about The world at their fingertips: One World Terrain to allow Soldiers to train anywhere
Story and photo by Sean Kimmons Army News ServiceSoldiers are slated to fire at targets next year using a platoon of robotic combat vehicles they will control from the back of modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles.The monthlong operational test is scheduled to begin in March at Fort Carson, Colorado, and will provide input to the Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Ground Vehicle … [Read more...] about Soldiers to operate armed robotic vehicles from upgraded Bradleys
Fort Leonard Wood first responders received awards Monday for saving a Marine’s life March 8 after he collapsed from full cardiac arrest.According to the incident report, emergency crews were dispatched at 1:46 p.m. that day and found Marine Corps Pfc. Shannon Rhodes unconscious and unresponsive on the physical training track adjacent to Building 1612.Lt. Jason Ploss and Sgt. Darrell Freed … [Read more...] about Installation first responders receive recognition for life-saving actions
The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence is scheduled to celebrate the Warrant Officer Cohort’s 101st birthday July 19 at Fort Leonard Wood.Themed “Celebrating 101 years of technical expertise,” the event will feature a professional development symposium on talent management, a cake-cutting reception and a golf scramble tournament at Piney Valley Golf Course.Every Soldier and DoD … [Read more...] about Warrant officers prepare to celebrate 101 years of technical expertise
Children and pets at risk for heat injury By Amanda Sullivan GUIDON volunteerSummer has arrived and along with it comes higher temperatures that can put children and pets at risk if proper precautions are not taken.Avoiding placing kids and pets at risk is the best way to prevent heat injuries from occurring.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reminds individuals to … [Read more...] about Look before you lock
All Garrison policies to include those about vapor-producing devices, use of unit funds provided by Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and operating a taxi on Fort Leonard Wood are located at https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/about/Garrison/garrison-policy.These policies provide guidance and appropriate procedures for residents, employees and visitors to follow while on Fort Leonard … [Read more...] about Policies for Fort Leonard Wood residents, employees and visitors on wood.army.mil
ACS has scheduled two sessions of the Women’s Basic Self-Defense Class for August.The first session is slated from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and 10 in Army Community Service Rooms 109 and 127. The second session is scheduled to be held from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 27 in ACS Room 109, and Aug. 28 and 29 in the Pippin Youth Center gymnasium.These free classes are open to female service members, … [Read more...] about ACS offering basic women’s self-defense classes
