More than 72 hours of physical and mental competition ended for 20-plus Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers July 2 as the annual Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Best Warriors were named on Gammon Field. However, what made this year’s competition unique was the addition of a new category – officer of the year – which was won by Capt. Andrew Friesen, 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment Company E … [Read more...] about Leading by example: MSCoE names its first Best Warrior Competition Officer of the Year

Senior leader meets with drill sergeants to discuss controlled-monitoring training, ACFT and more To gain direct insights into what’s on the minds of drill sergeants as they perform the controlled-monitoring Basic Combat Training model here, Maj. Gen. Lonnie Hibbard, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training commanding general at Joint Base Langley Eustis, Virginia, visited Fort Leonard … [Read more...] about Initial Military Training commanding general visits Fort Leonard Wood

Know the signs to prevent heat illness, injury The dog days of summer are fast approaching, and residents can expect more extreme heat, high humidity and temperatures that can potentially lead to heat-related illnesses and injury. There are a number of preventative steps people can take to keep themselves and those around them safe, starting with proper hydration, according to Ashley … [Read more...] about Prepare now for extreme heat

U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood senior leaders have updated guidance regarding local travel restrictions and the post’s health protection condition, also referred to as HPCON. Effective immediately, General Order No. 3 dated June 3, 2020, signed by Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, is rescinded and replaced with General Order No. 1, dated July 8, 2020, and signed by … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood changes local travel restrictions, health protection condition

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers who haven't yet filed their 2019 returns that this year’s July 15 deadline is drawing near. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, the government extended this year's filing deadline by three months, giving all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations and other non-corporate filers, as well as those who pay … [Read more...] about Extended deadline day to file taxes is approaching

Fort Leonard Wood’s annual Army Emergency Relief fundraising and awareness campaign has restarted and will run through the end of July. This year marks the 78th anniversary of the Army’s non-profit relief organization, which has provided more than $2 billion to Soldiers, retirees and family members since 1942. According to Fort Leonard Wood AER Officer Chuck Matthews, a variety of help is … [Read more...] about Special AER campaign runs through July

Col. Ralf Beilhardt took command of the Fort Leonard Wood Dental Health Activity in a change-of-command ceremony today at Nutter Field House. Beilhardt comes from Fort Hood, Texas, where he served as a clinician in the Dental Activity Command. He replaces Lt. Col. Chun Chan, who leaves Fort Leonard Wood to command the Dental Health Activity at Fort Benning, Georgia. Col. Rafael Caraballo, … [Read more...] about Dental Activity Command bids farewell to Chan, welcomes Beilhardt during ceremony

  U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence senior leaders announced the winners of the 2020 Best Warrior Competition during a ceremony today on Gammon Field. MSCoE’s 2020 Best Warriors are: — Officer of the Year Capt. Andrew Friesen, 3rd Chemical Brigade — Drill Sergeant of the Year Staff Sgt. Erik Rostamo, 14th Military Police Brigade — NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. … [Read more...] about MSCoE announces winners of Best Warrior Competition

After taking command of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence June 26, Brig. Gen. James Bonner spoke with installation senior leaders about his background and philosophy June 29. Bonner began by informing those present of what they should expect from him as their new commanding general. He highlighted the importance of military values and family. While he acknowledged that this is the … [Read more...] about New commanding general talks with Fort Leonard Wood’s senior leaders

  The U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood held a change-of-command ceremony today on MSCoE Plaza where Maj. Gen. Donna Martin relinquished command of the installation to Brig. Gen. James Bonner. Lt. Gen. James Rainey, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth commanding general, presided over the ceremony and thanked Martin for the work she … [Read more...] about MSCoE, FLW bids fond farewell to Martin, welcomes Bonner during ceremony

MSCoE team adapted to COVID-19 challenges to achieve FY20 goal The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence retention team has earned the distinction of being the first to achieve 100 percent in all categories for retention within the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command for the 2020 fiscal year, which began Oct. 1. Master Sgt. Zachary Chism, MSCoE career counselor, indicated that while … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood first in TRADOC to achieve 100-percent retention

  The Air Force’s 368th Training Squadron held a change of command ceremony June 25 at the Engineer Memorial Grove, saying farewell to Lt. Col. Josh Aldred and welcoming new squadron commander Lt. Col. Allen Branco. While social-distancing protocols limited the number of attendees, the event was live streamed on the Fort Leonard Wood Facebook page. The presiding officer for the … [Read more...] about Air Force 368th Training Squadron says farewell to Aldred, welcomes new commander Branco