Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
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
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge Special to GUIDON On Friday we will celebrate the Army’s 244th birthday with the theme “America’s Army: Honoring the call to service from D-Day to today.” Since 1775, Soldiers have given themselves over to a calling — a profession unlike any other in the world — and they have selflessly protected and defended our nation … [Read more...] about MSCoE command team message: Celebrating the Army’s birthday
“My favorite period of Army history is the Civil War. I have a Master’s degree in American History with an emphasis on the Civil War. Today, I get to take noncommissioned officers and officers to Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield on Staff Rides, so I get to use a Civil War battlefield as an outdoor classroom for today’s Soldiers.” “The Mexican ‘Punitive’ Expedition, 1916 to 1917 after Pancho … [Read more...] about Viewpoint: What is your favorite period of Army history and why?
