Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Story and photos by Stephen StandifirdPublic Affairs OfficeMore than 50 competitors on 11 teams competed to be named Phoenix Forge champions Oct. 24.Events, spread out across Fort Leonard Wood included carrying a simulated casualty through the Night Infiltration Course, conducting part of the Army Combat Fitness Test, marksmanship in the Engagement Skills Trainer and marching nearly 15 … [Read more...]
By Heather WilliamsFort Leonard Wood is bordered by two rivers: The Big Piney River on the east side and the Roubidoux Creek on the western side. These resources not only provide the installation drinking water, but are also great resources for recreation. This is why working together to protect them is so important.Before we can do that, we need to know what pollutes them and how … [Read more...]
Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, hosted the 2018 Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Summit Oct. 18 in Lincoln Hall Auditorium.Martin said the vision for this year’s SHARP Summit began months ago, adding that a lot of hard work went into organizing the event.“The mission of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence … [Read more...]
Story and photo by Heather Kline GUIDON volunteerA new lactation clinic has recently opened its doors in Fort Leonard Wood’s General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital. The clinic, open from 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, and by appointment, aims to provide personal care for new families.Located on the third floor in Room 3105, the clinic can be found next to the Maternal … [Read more...]
By Debbie ThompsonGeneral Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital’s Nutrition Care Division Dining Facility now accepts all permanent party service members’ meal cards.The DFAC is currently in the process of upgrading its point-of-sales system. Until that upgrade is completed, service members on meal cards with a physical meal card will need to provide their meal card number to the … [Read more...]
By Mark WyattDepartment of Defense civilian employees must be aware of the law limiting political activities in the federal workplace, during duty hours, or on federal property at any time.The law restricting federal employees from engaging in certain political activities is in Title 5 of the United States Code, Sections 7321-7326, and Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 733 … [Read more...]
Cadets with TRIAD Air Force JROTC out of Knob Noster, Missouri, complete the Personal Endurance Course during Waynesville's fourth annual JROTC Raider Challenge held at Fort Leonard Wood and hosted by 1st Engineer Brigade Saturday. The competition brought 23 JROTC teams from around the state together for a one-day physically demanding event. St. Johns finished in first place, followed by Fort … [Read more...]
Story and photo by Capt. Meaghan Kelly 84th Chemical BattalionCBOLC 06-18 is making the most out of their available time while unable to train in some areas due to ongoing upgrades.With renovations at the Chemical Defense Training Facility preventing regularly scheduled events, the course has looked for alternative training opportunities.One particular area was the Reconfigurable … [Read more...]
Service members, family members and civilian employees of Fort Leonard Wood are invited to attend the Ready and Resilient Fair, scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Main Post Chapel.According to Dan Furlano, Army Community Service director, every individual has a different ready and resilient equation, so planners were looking for a more holistic manner in teaching these skills which … [Read more...]
By Melanie Chaballe and Mark FrickeIn October, the Army observes Energy Action Month. This year’s theme is “Energy resilience enables Army readiness.”Resiliency is about having a strong backup plan, but it all starts by minimizing our needs so it will be easier and cheaper to fulfill them when something goes wrong.Energy includes electricity, gas, fuel, etc., but water is also key when … [Read more...]
By Wesley ElliottThe U.S. Army understands the tremendous impact on readiness that untreated depression causes and Army medical professionals are available to support those suffering with depression and their loved ones.“Depression is not a symptom of weakness; it is a treatable condition and if left untreated can not only reduce the quality of life, it can reduce longevity,” said Lt. Col. … [Read more...]
With winter weather, always a concern in Missouri during November through March, travelers and commuters need to know the latest road conditions before hitting the highways.The installation has various methods to keep post employees and drivers informed of treacherous travel and weather-related information.During winter weather conditions, the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort … [Read more...]
Do you want to make enrollment changes to your or to a family member’s TRICARE health plan for 2019? Your chance is around the corner during TRICARE Open Season.However, if you want to keep your current health plan, you don’t need do anything during TRICARE Open Season. Your current coverage will continue automatically as long as you remain eligible.Open season is an annual period when you … [Read more...]
Taylor Duncan, a 5-year-old military child, has stolen the hearts of those residing in her host state of Missouri, while on a mission to have ice cream with every mayor in the state.As of Oct. 3, Taylor has met and had ice cream with more than 114 mayors from across the state. Along the way she has also met the Missouri governor, and Fort Leonard Wood’s commanding general, command sergeant … [Read more...]
Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District’s Leadership Development Program visited Fort Leonard Wood for a three-day retreat Oct. 1 through 3.The retreat marks the beginning of a year-long program that aims to build teamwork, communication and leadership skills and camaraderie.Now in its 20th year, teams enrolled in the program have been coming to the … [Read more...]
