By Troy Carney Emergency responders work on behalf of the entire community by addressing the most critical needs first. Ensuring your family’s well-being during times of crisis may be up to you, and emergency kits are a critical tool for meeting that challenge. To prepare your family for an emergency, get one or more emergency kits that include enough supplies to meet essential needs for at … [Read more...] about September is National Preparedness Month: An emergency kit can make all the difference when disasters strike

With its training area newly resurfaced and lines repainted, motorcycle safety instruction is happening once again at Training Area 209A, also known as the Motorcycle Safety Course. Online registration is now open for Soldiers wanting to take the Basic Rider and Basic Rider II courses, according to Ashley Shetland, a safety occupational health specialist with the U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard … [Read more...] about Service members can now register for motorcycle safety courses

  The U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood held a change-of-responsibility ceremony today on MSCoE Plaza where Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge relinquished his role as top enlisted leader to Command Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena. Brig. Gen. James Bonner, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, said Delapena “has held impressive leadership … [Read more...] about MSCoE, Fort Leonard Wood bids fond farewell to Breckinridge, welcomes Delapena during ceremony

U.S. Army Garrison Fort Leonard Wood held a relinquishment of responsibility for Command Sgt. Maj. Faith Alexander Tuesday at Lincoln Hall Auditorium. Col. Jeff Paine, Fort Leonard Wood garrison commander, presided over the ceremony where Alexander transferred responsibilities to Sgt. Maj. Cameron Regur. Regur will be the garrison interim sergeant major until Command Sgt. Maj. Sean McGlensey … [Read more...] about USAG Fort Leonard Wood bids farewell to Alexander

  Several Army Criminal Investigation Division agents gathered behind Fort Leonard Wood’s Forensic Science Training Facility Aug. 25 where Mike Campbell, a fire inspector here, rolled out some carpet and lit it on fire. Campbell demonstrated for the agents what various common household goods look like after they’ve been purposely set ablaze, and explained what to look for when arson is … [Read more...] about Students benefit from the experts at crime scene investigation course

  The Fort Leonard Wood United Service Organization building is overflowing with donations of food, toiletries, face masks and more. According to Kelly Brownfield, USO Western Missouri Regional Operations director, her staff and volunteers couldn’t be happier to sort through it all and continue their mission supporting the service members here while they remain closed to visitors due to … [Read more...] about Increases in donations help Fort Leonard Wood USO continue its mission

On-post housing residents have the chance to voice their opinions on how they define quality housing through a brief new survey to be sent out via email today from Fort Leonard Wood’s Directorate of Public Works Housing Division and its housing partner, Balfour Beatty Communities. “The four questions are designed to provide feedback on what residents truly want in their on-post housing … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood housing partners request resident participation in new survey

  Drs. Jane Lewis, William Martin, Edward Rhomberg and John Roth all currently serve the Fort Leonard Wood community – and the U.S. Army – with their medical expertise at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. They also each have unique stories of how they came to be here and why they chose Fort Leonard Wood.   Dr. Jane Lewis Lewis is no stranger to military … [Read more...] about Four civilian surgeons move from across the country to serve America’s Soldiers at GLWACH

  The word “crucible” can be defined as a situation of severe trial, in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new. It’s an apt description for what leaders – enlisted and officer alike – experienced here Aug. 27 as the 3rd Chemical Brigade conducted its annual camaraderie and leadership certification event. Beginning at just before 6 a.m., the Crucible … [Read more...] about 3rd Chemical Brigade builds camaraderie, certifies leaders through the Crucible

Senior leaders recognize Soldier for reaching out to his battle buddy in need   September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Fort Leonard Wood senior leaders recognize that the Army community must increase engagement year-round to those struggling to find the help they need. In line with the Department of Defense campaign theme of connectedness and the slogan, “Connect … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood begins September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month campaign

By Steve Standifird The National Football League is less than two weeks from their first game in the 2020-2021 season, but the Kansas City Chiefs took some time away from football to recognize area military members. Every year the Kansas City Chiefs invite more than 100 service members from around the region to participate in a military appreciation day at their training camp. Due to COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Kansas City Chiefs recognize area service members