Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
The U.S. Army Engineer School is planning its annual Engineer Regimental Week celebration April 8 through 12 at Fort Leonard Wood.This year’s theme is “Bridging the Gap to 2035.”The week's focal point is the Senior Engineer Leadership Council, providing an opportunity for leaders of the Engineer Regiment to share information and build consensus on critical issues. The two-day SELC is set … [Read more...] about USAES announces 2019 Engineer Regimental Week events
By Tech. Sgt. Erich Smith and Sgt. 1st Class Jon SoucyMore than 340 National Guard members are responding to flooding affecting thousands throughout Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and other Midwest states.“As I always am, I was struck by how quickly the National Guard, the state first responders and the local police came together to immediately get to saving lives and mitigating suffering … [Read more...] about Guard members respond to historic Midwest flooding
Noncommissioned officers with the White House Transportation Agency participated in the Anti-terrorism Evasive Driving Course March 7 and 8 at Training Area 210.The training, which is unique to Fort Leonard Wood, teaches basic motorcade operations, protection of VIPs and high-speed extraction from mobile aggressors.WHTA Commander Maj. Brian Fiddermon, whose agency coordinates transport of … [Read more...] about White House agency attends DoD-unique training
Since the Feb. 27 housing town hall, chains of command, the Directorate of Public Works and Balfour Beatty have been working diligently to identify and address resident’s concerns.According to Luis Rosario-Febus, Garrison Housing Division chief, 103 maintenance work orders were submitted by residents immediately after the town hall. Of those work orders, 56 have been worked and are closed. For … [Read more...] about FLW housing update
The U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood’s Installation Strategic Sustainability Program recently won the Installation Sustainability (Non-Industrial) Award in the Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards.Fort Leonard Wood is among five installations that have moved forward to represent the Army in the Fiscal Year 2018 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards Program, along with two teams … [Read more...] about Installation wins Army- level award
In January, Regimental Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Bennett assumed responsibility of the U.S. Army Military Police School, becoming the first 31E, or Internment/Resettlement Specialist, to hold this position.“I just want to be successful,” Bennett said. “I want to do it right; I want to get it right — being the first, there’s kind of a lot of weight on my shoulders. I’m not saying I didn’t … [Read more...] about From drill sergeant to RCSM
By GLWACHGeneral Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital underwent a detailed onsite survey by the Joint Commission March 4 through 8.During this assessment, a team of Joint Commission experts evaluated the hospital’s compliance with over 1,500 elements of performance relating to quality and safety.This was accomplished over a five-day period by reviewing key documents, surveyor … [Read more...] about General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital earns ACR accreditation
Mutual aid helps contain blaze to one dwelling A residential structure fire, reported around 12:16 a.m. Sunday in Fort Leonard Wood’s Stone Gate housing area, resulted in a total loss of one home and water damage to the adjoining residence.No injuries were reported in the early morning incident, which had crews from both installation fire stations responding to the initial report of a shed … [Read more...] about FLWFD responds to residential fire
Story and photos by Stephen StandifirdPublic Affairs OfficeTwo Basic Combat Training infantry battalions on Fort Leonard Wood celebrated their regimental week March 4 through 8 that culminated with a little friendly competition.Four teams representing 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment and 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, competed in four events designed to bring together … [Read more...] about 10th Infantry Regiment holds annual birthday competition
By Sean KimmonsArmy senior leaders introduced an action plan to lawmakers Thursday that outlines steps to remedy military housing issues.The plan includes a draft Tenant Bill of Rights, which is a joint effort by all military services expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.In it, there are 12 rights intended to protect residents of privatized military housing.“The recent … [Read more...] about Army reveals plans to improve military housing to congress
By Army CIDAs part of a continuing campaign to help prevent Soldiers and other members of the Army community from becoming victims of crime, Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as Army CID, are once again cautioning the Army community about ongoing Internet-based “sextortion” scams.Sexual extortion, or “sextortion,” is a cybercrime perpetrated … [Read more...] about Army CID warns of online sextortion scams
By Sean KimmonsArmy senior leaders introduced an action plan to lawmakers Thursday that outlines steps to remedy military housing issues.The plan includes a draft Tenant Bill of Rights, which is a joint effort by all military services expected to be finalized in the coming weeks.In it, there are 12 rights intended to protect residents of privatized military housing.“The recent … [Read more...] about Army reveals plans to improve military housing to congress
As part of an ongoing Army-wide effort to resolve unsatisfactory conditions in Army family housing, Fort Leonard Wood’s leadership held a town hall to provide information and gain feedback Feb. 27 at Pershing Community Center.Brig. Gen. Robert Whittle Jr., U.S. Army Engineer School commandant, Col. Eric Towns, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood commander, and Shawna Swanson, Balfour Beatty … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood town hall addresses housing concerns
Engagement Skills Trainer shelters across Fort Leonard Wood installed modernized M4 weapons at the end of February, just in time for Company D, 554th Engineer Battalion, to add weapons refamiliarization to their Advanced Individual Training Warrior Tasks and Battle Drills.The upgraded weapons allow for a more realistic firing experience, EST Supervisor Jim Nutt said.“Changes that were made … [Read more...] about EST upgrades: Extending the basics through AIT
By Fort Leonard Wood HomesEffective March 1, the Department of the Army has suspended the Residential Communities Initiative (RCI) Energy Conservation Program until further notice. As residents are aware, this program was implemented by the Army to promote energy conservation in privatized housing by providing incentives to residents for decreased utility consumption.As of March 1, … [Read more...] about Residents will no longer be billed for utilities
