Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
In lieu of a traditional luncheon at the Pershing Community Center, the 3rd Chemical Brigade hosted Fort Leonard Wood’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance virtually through its Facebook page. Shared, too, on the installation’s official page — https://www.facebook.com/fortleonardwoodmissouri/ — the social media posts included a video with pre-recorded statements by Soldiers and a graphic with … [Read more...] about Post celebrates MLK Day
Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General Brig. Gen. James Bonner discusses celebrating MLK Day and the importance of staying safe during the long weekend. On Monday, we will commemorate the life, legacy and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His leadership during the civil rights movement reshaped our nation and laid the foundation for America to become … [Read more...] about MSCoE Sends: Celebrating MLK Day
Special to GUIDON The Bruce C. Clarke Library will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday and Black History Month in February with a variety of displays of books and media items. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. who devoted his life to equality and the civil rights of Black people in America. His “I have a dream” speech is thought of … [Read more...] about Library closed to in-person stops but MLK Day books available via curbside
Fort Leonard Wood celebrated the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at its annual luncheon observance named after him Jan. 23. The 3rd Chemical Brigade organized the event that featured performances by the 399th Army Band. Col. Adam Hilburgh, 3rd Chemical Brigade commander, remarked on the large turnout despite harsh weather conditions. “I think this is the most folks I’ve seen at … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood remembers life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at luncheon
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge Special to GUIDON Monday, we observe the 25th Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service to honor the life and legacy of the late civil rights leader. From the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott to the 1963 March for Jobs and Freedom in Washington, D.C., King shaped key events in American history. His leadership during these … [Read more...] about MSCoE Command Team: Observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day
By Joyce Waybright Special to GUIDON The Bruce C. Clarke Library will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy in January and Black History Month in February with a variety of displays of books and media items. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday. The holiday celebrates the work of King (Jan. 15, 1929 – April 4, 1968) who devoted his life to the equal treatment and rights of all … [Read more...] about Library to highlight MLK Day, Black History Month
By Chaplain (Capt.) Jose Rondon Special to GUIDON During Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we celebrate our Soldiers who come from all over our nation and the world. I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. At the age of 21, Bill Cashion, a Southern Baptist missionary in Caracas, gave me a ride to the Houston Astros baseball field. Bill recalls that, after passing me by on the highway, God … [Read more...] about Serving equally
Fort Leonard Wood held its annual Martin Luther King Day Luncheon Jan. 24 in recognition of the civil rights leader’s accomplishments and legacy. The event was organized by the 3rd Chemical Brigade and featured a performance by the Waynesville Middle School Choir. Retired Lt. Col. Leslie Dillard delivered the keynote speech. Dillard, former U.S. Army Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear … [Read more...] about Installation welcomes returning speaker for MLK Day luncheon
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The Bruce C. Clarke Library will celebrate Martin Luther King Day in January and Black History Month in February with a variety of educational resources like books and media items. This year, the date of Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 21, 2019. The holiday celebrates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (January 15, 1929 – 4 April 4, 1968) who dedicated his life to the … [Read more...] about Bruce C. Clarke Library celebrates MLK Day, Black History Month with variety of educational resources
