Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge Special to GUIDON Friday, we celebrate the 383rd birthday of the oldest military force in the Department of Defense — the National Guard. The Guard traces its lineage to early Massachusetts militias that defended their settlements against attack. In 1636, the National Guard answered the nation’s call to organize into three … [Read more...] about MSCoE Command Team: Celebrating the National Guard Birthday
MSCoE fiscal year 2019: A year of progress … [Read more...] about The Fort Leonard Wood Annual Report
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge Special to GUIDON Celebrating the USMC birthday Sunday, we celebrate the United States Marine Corps’ 244th birthday — a day dedicated to every warrior privileged to wear the eagle, globe, and anchor for their time-honored service to our nation. In 1775, a committee of the Continental Congress met at Tun Tavern in … [Read more...] about MSCoE Command Team messages:
The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence celebrated 20 years of existence Friday with a retreat ceremony at MSCoE Plaza, followed by a traditional Army Twilight Tattoo by the 399th Army Band. Speaking at the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, commented on Fort Leonard Wood’s World War II-era beginnings and the dedication required of the workforce … [Read more...] about MSCoE celebrates 20 years
As part of an ongoing Army-wide strategic shift in operations from counter-insurgency toward large-scale combat, the Missouri National Guard’s 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade held a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise June 10 at Fort Leonard Wood’s Training Area 246. While simultaneously supporting its state missions, the 110th MEB shifted to a near-peer threat scenario. “They were working … [Read more...] about 110th MEB demonstrates changing role in joint exercise
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge Special to GUIDON In April, we observe Month of the Military Child to show extra appreciation for military children and the strength they provide to our service members and their families. The nearly 2 million dependent children across all branches of our military are some of the most resilient and selfless members of … [Read more...] about MSCoE command team message: Kicking off Month of the Military Child
By Maj. Gen. Donna Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge The holiday season provides us a wonderful opportunity to visit family and friends, take much needed time off from our daily routines and reflect on accomplishments of the past year. As we execute Holiday Block Leave operations, we ask that you practice safety in everything you do. Increased travel, combined with … [Read more...] about MSCoE command team message: Have a safe Holiday Block Leave
Command Sgt. Maj. James Breckinridge assumed the role of top enlisted leader at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood in a ceremony held Monday in Nutter Field House. Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, said Breckinridge demonstrated his extensive knowledge and incredible leadership while in his prior position as U.S. Army Military … [Read more...] about Breckinridge assumes top enlisted leader role at MSCoE, Fort Leonard Wood
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...] about MSCoE holds SHARP Summit
By Dawn Arden Managing editor dawn.m.arden.civ@mail.mil The U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood held a Change-of-Command and Relinquishment-of-Responsibility ceremony Tuesday on Gammon Field. During the ceremony, the command team of Maj. Gen. Kent Savre and Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Stanley passed responsibility of the installation over to the command team of … [Read more...] about Command change at MSCoE, FLW
By Dawn Arden Managing editor dawn.m.arden.civ@mail.mil A ceremony was held Tuesday on Gammon Field promoting Donna Martin to the rank of major general. The promotion ceremony preceded Martin taking command of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood. Lt. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham, Installation Management assistant chief of staff, presided over the ceremony and said … [Read more...] about Martin picks up second star
Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general, pins an Army Distinguished Service Medal on Maj. Gen. Kent Savre, previous Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, during a retirement ceremony held Monday on MSCoE plaza in honor of Savre's 34 years of service. … [Read more...] about Savre retires after 34 years of service
Maj. Gen. Kent Savre is scheduled to relinquish command of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood at 9 a.m. Aug. 28 on Gammon Field to Brig. Gen. (promotable) Donna Martin. On April 7, 2015, Savre took command of the installation from then Maj. Gen. Leslie Smith and is set to retire after 34 years of service to the United States Army. Q: What is your most … [Read more...] about Savre reflects on time at Fort Leonard Wood
By Gregory Holman Springfield News-Leader In the near future, the U.S. Army hopes to use 3-D printers to quickly build things like barracks and bunkers out of concrete. Drones equipped with tiny sensors could soon fly ahead of human warfighters to identify hot zones contaminated by deadly chemicals and gather other intelligence without risking lives. Scanner technology currently used … [Read more...] about MSCoE demonstrates next generation of Army tech
