Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
Runners have red chalk thrown on them at the first checkpoint near Daugherty Bowling Center during the These Colors Don’t Run 5K held July 4 on Fort Leonard Wood. Hundreds of participants took part in the annual color run, which kicked off Independence Day events on the installation. See more photos below: … [Read more...] about Runners turn out for July 4 color run
The Association of the United States Army Military Appreciation Day has been held each year for the past 25 years at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, giving service members, their families and members of the surrounding communities an affordable way to see the St. Louis Cardinals on their home turf.On Aug. 10, AUSA organizers will host their 26th annual tailgate party and ballgame, which will see … [Read more...] about Tickets are going fast for Military Appreciation Day at Busch
It was a good week for Fort Leonard Wood’s U.S. Marine Corps Detachment, which left the softball fields at Sports Complex B with two wins under their belts, as well as the lead in the 2019 intramural standings.The Marine Det. beat the 554th Engineer Battalion 26-12 June 25, then defeated Combat Training Company 12-11 June 26 to improve their season record to 5-1.It was the first loss of … [Read more...] about Softball: Marine Det. wins two, leads standings
The Hanna Hills Disc Golf Course will hold its inaugural singles disc-golf tournament at 9 a.m. Saturday.The event is a sanctioned Professional Disc Golf Association tournament. Entry fees are $50 per player for the Open division, $45 for the Advance division and $45 for the Intermediate and Recreational divisions. The event is open to the public. Non-PDGA members will pay an additional $10 … [Read more...] about Disc-golf tournament Saturday in Hanna
Fort Leonard Wood’s ongoing Big Bass Tournament continues July 12 at the Lake of the Ozarks Recreation Area.The tournament begins at 7:30 p.m., with weigh-ins scheduled at 1 a.m.Entry is $40 per boat, with a $10 option to enter an additional big bass.Each boat must have at least one Department of Defense-authorized ID card holder.LORA is located 57 miles northeast of Fort Leonard … [Read more...] about LORA bass tournament continues July 12
Fort Leonard Wood’s July 4 activities begin at 8 a.m. at Davidson Fitness Center with the annual “These Colors Don’t Run” 5K fun run.“This annual run is filled with patriotic energy,” said Kirstan Carpenter, FMWR Fitness coordinator and Specker Gym manager.The event is a color run, during which runners are covered in red and blue powder.“(Participants) not only get the fitness … [Read more...] about 5K color run kicks off July 4 activities
Fort Leonard Wood’s intramural softball season entered its third week, with teams competing June 18 and 19 at Sports Complex B.In games played June 18:— The Noncommissioned Officer Academy defeated the 31st Engineer Battalion 18-1;— The U.S. Marine Corps Detachment beat the 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 9-4;— The 14th Military Police Brigade defeated the 58th … [Read more...] about Intramural softball action heats up at Complex B
Former Waynesville High School basketball standout Juwan Morgan has signed a contract to play for the Utah Jazz.The 6-foot, 8-inch, 232-pound forward, who recently completed his senior season as a three-year starter at Indiana University, went unselected during the June 20 NBA Draft, but was later picked up by the Jazz as an undrafted free agent.The Athletic NBA reporter Michael Scotto … [Read more...] about Morgan to play for Utah Jazz
Fort Leonard Wood Youth Sports registration for volleyball, flag football, tennis, soccer and cheerleading opened Monday and will continue through July 26.— Volleyball, flag football and tennis are open to children ages 7 to 15. Entry fees are $45 per player, which includes a team uniform and medallion.— Soccer is open to children ages 3 to 15. Entry fees are $25 per person for players … [Read more...] about Sign-ups for FLW Youth Sports fall season underway
Today is the deadline to sign up for the Specker Gym weightlifting squat competition, which is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday. During the competition, each participant will have up to three attempts to reach their personal record.Pre-registration is required and must be completed on or before the end of business today. Register in person at Specker Gym or call 572.596.4359.The event is … [Read more...] about Specker squat competition registration ends today
2-10th Inf. Bn. wins tourney for second consecutive yearFor the second consecutive year, the 2nd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, outshot all competitors to claim the first-place trophy from the 2019 Commander’s Cup Trap Tournament.However, unlike last year, this year’s team did not necessarily plan on winning.“The team was thrown together at the last minute,” said Jason Bolton, … [Read more...] about Units compete for trap title
Fort Leonard Wood’s celebration of the U.S. Army’s 244th Birthday on Friday extended to Piney Valley Golf Course, where a full slate of more than 30 teams gathered for a day of fun during the annual Army Birthday Golf Scramble.“We’ve got a great turn-out. It’s sold out,” said Steve Belton, golf course manager and PGA professional at PVGC.The four-person scramble-format tournament included … [Read more...] about Teams turn out to celebrate Army Birthday at PVGC
Free physicals for Waynesville Middle School and Waynesville High School student athletes will be available at Mercy Clinic in St. Robert. The physicals are scheduled to be performed from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates:— Aug. 6, for last names beginning with A-H— Aug. 7, for last names beginning with I-P— Aug. 8, for last names beginning with Q-ZAt least one parent must be … [Read more...] about Free sports physicals available in August
Tickets are now on sale for the 26th annual Association of the United States Army Military Appreciation Day, scheduled for Aug. 10 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.Fort Leonard Wood will be featured during pre-game activities as the St. Louis Cardinals prepare to face the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:15 p.m.Tickets are $15 per person and include a pre-game tailgate party, which begins at 1 p.m. at … [Read more...] about Tickets on sale for Appreciation Day at Busch Stadium
Fort Leonard Wood’s 2019 intramural softball season continued with games played June 11 and 12 at Sports Complex B.In games played June 11:— The 58th Transportation Battalion beat the Medical Department Activity 17-16;— Combat Training Company defeated the 14th Military Police Battalion 10-8;— The 35th Engineer Battalion beat the 31st Engineer Battalion 17-2;— The Sappers … [Read more...] about Softball teams complete Week 2; Rec League play begins
