Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
The FLW United soccer team took third place in the Defender’s Shield bracket of the all-military Defender’s Cup Tournament, which concluded Sept. 3 near Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. “It was definitely worth the hard work we put in all year,” said Ladd Milton, the FLW United goalkeeper who had several key saves throughout the tournament. “We are a fairly new team and to get a third-place … [Read more...] about Soccer: FLW United takes third in division
Major League Baseball and the St. Louis Cardinals announced Monday that the time for the Sept. 22 Military Appreciation Day game has changed to 12:05 p.m. This is the 25th annual Military Appreciation Day game, which features Fort Leonard Wood personnel throwing out ceremonial first pitches, performances by the 399th Army Band and a Joint Service Color Guard. Tickets are $15 per person and … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Military Day game time has changed
Not Forgotten, Fort Leonard Wood’s 2018 Recreation League softball champions, have had a busy summer, recently representing the installation at the 2018 Military World Softball Tournament, where they took fourth place in the 30-team Over 40 Division. Held Aug. 16 through 19 at the Space Coast Complex in Viera, Florida, the tournament includes more than 100 teams from across the country. Not … [Read more...] about Softball team represents FLW at Military Worlds
A national championship kayak-bass-fishing tournament is coming to Pulaski County, with the finale of the River Bassin’ Tournament Trail scheduled to take place Sept. 22 at Ruby’s Landing in Waynesville. Designed to allow anglers of all skill levels to competitively fish in a variety of wild places, the tournament is open to the public. Anglers can choose to enter several divisions besides … [Read more...] about Kayak fishing tourney coming to Waynesville
By Matt Decker Assistant editor mdecker01@springfi.gannett.com Four the fourth consecutive year, the FLW United soccer team is representing Fort Leonard Wood in the prestigious Defender’s Cup national military tournament, which begins Friday at the Star Soccer complex near Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The Fort Leonard Wood team, which was founded in 2015, has steadily improved each … [Read more...] about FLW United on the road to the Defender’s Cup
The 554th Engineer Battalion won the 2018 Commander’s Cup Disc Golf Tournament Friday at Colyer Park. ABOVE: John Austin, 554th Engr. Bn., throws for a point on the course. RIGHT: From left, Sports Department official Bryan Kaolowi presents the tournament trophy to 554th Engr. Bn. team members Matthew Johnston and Austin. … [Read more...] about Disc-golf champions
GUIDON staff The final night of the Commander’s Cup Softball Tournament was postponed due to inclement weather Aug. 23 at Sports Complex B. The tournament’s semi-final, third-place game and championship game, along with a trophy presentation to the Rec-League-winning Not Forgotten team, were rescheduled for Wednesday night. See the Sept. 6 edition of the GUIDON for coverage. Combat … [Read more...] about Commander’s Cup Softball Tournament games delayed by inclement weather
GUIDON staff The Company A, 554th Engineer Battalion, extended their one-stroke lead after the first round to a nine-stroke victory after the second, to take home the 2018 Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament Trophy. Team members Benjamin Barclay, Victor Rivera, Tony Helmers and Cory Springer were presented with the trophy at the conclusion of the second round Aug. 16 at Piney Valley Golf … [Read more...] about Co. A, 554th Engr. Bn. wins Commander’s Cup Golf Tournament
Service members from Fort Leonard Wood participated in the Lebanon I-44 Speedway’s Military Appreciation Night on Saturday in Lebanon. The event paid tribute to military veterans while honoring the selfless service of today’s Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. ABOVE: A Fort Leonard Wood Color Guard presents the colors at the racetrack. RIGHT: Sgt. 1st Class Roy Rose, Company D, 31st Engineer … [Read more...] about I-44 Speedway holds Military Appreciation Night
GUIDON staff The U.S. Marine Corps Detachment won its final game of the regular season to finish the 2018 intramural softball season undefeated. In the final round of make-up games played Aug. 14 at Sports Complex B, the Marine Det. defeated the 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment, 18-2. In other games played Aug. 14, the 31st Engineer Battalion defeated the Medical Department Activity, … [Read more...] about Marines go undefeated to finish first in softball standings
GUIDON staff Registration is now open for the 77th Military Police Regimental Golf Tournament scheduled for Sept. 28 at Piney Valley Golf Course. The four-person scramble tournament will begin at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start. Competition will take place in three flights with prizes awarded to the first, second and third-place teams, along with the winners of the longest drive, longest … [Read more...] about Registration opens for 77th MPRA Golf Tournament
GUIDON staff There’s still time to get tickets for the 25th annual Military Appreciation Day game as the St. Louis Cardinals take on the San Francisco Giants Sept. 22 at Busch Stadium. Tickets are now on sale for the event for $15 per person, and are available at the Leisure Travel Services office, located in the Exchange mini mall, Bldg. 490. This is the 25th annual Military … [Read more...] about Get tickets while they last for St. Louis Cardinals’ Sept. 22 game featuring FLW
Story and photos by Matt Decker Assistant editor mdecker01@springfi.gannett.com The U.S. Marine Corps Detachment proved why they are Fort Leonard Wood’s two-time defending softball champions Aug. 8 by dismantling the defense of the previously undefeated 94th Engineer Battalion on their way to a 19-6 victory. The win helped the Marine Det. step into the lead of this year’s intramural … [Read more...] about Marines take softball standings lead
Fall hunting seasons don’t start for another month, but there are changes to Fort Leonard Wood’s hunting and fishing regulations that anyone planning to hunt, fish or otherwise recreate outdoors on the installation should become familiar with as soon as possible. First and foremost, it is now mandatory for all persons hunting on Fort Leonard Wood to check in and check out of hunting areas using … [Read more...] about Ready for hunting season? Some regulations have changed
Teams gathered at the lake at Training Area 250 Saturday for Fort Leonard Wood’s annual Cardboard Boat Race. Racing in watercraft they constructed themselves, teams competed in an Adult Division and a Family Division for adults and children. Each team included a two-person crew, which launched from the shore and attempted to navigate around a buoy and back again. The fastest team on the … [Read more...] about Cardboard boats race at TA 250
