Fort Leonard Wood Missouri News
By Brig. Gen. James Bonner Special to GUIDON One of the most flexible, effective and important tools to develop our people is counseling. An effective counseling session provides a unique opportunity for a leader and subordinate to work together one-on-one to get to know one another, to clarify expectations, and, if needed, to improve performance. Many leaders struggle to utilize the … [Read more...] about MSCoE Sends: Counseling is a responsibility
By Brig. Gen. James Bonner Special to GUIDON The bugle possesses a rich military history older than the United States of America. Before radios, satellites and the internet, bugles have been an instrument of military leaders to issue commands and signals, enhance celebrations and confer honors. Two hundred years later, the bugle still serves as a reminder of our rich history and traditions … [Read more...] about MSCoE Sends: The bugle call requires your respect
By Brig. Gen. James Bonner Special to GUIDON Each year, the three regiments that call Fort Leonard Wood home spend a very special time with their Soldiers, leaders, families and veterans celebrating their history and heritage. The birthdates of the regiments are: June 16, 1776, for Engineers; June 28, 1918, for Chemical; and Sept. 26, 1941, for Military Police. Although the Maneuver Support … [Read more...] about MSCoE Sends: Celebrating 21 years of MSCoE
The U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood leadership held a virtual town hall Wednesday to provide updates on local policies regarding COVID-19. Maj. Gen. Donna Martin, MSCoE and Fort Leonard Wood commanding general, spoke on some changes to policy while reiterating the efforts required to continue the “momentum in flattening our curve.” “Protecting the force … [Read more...] about Fort Leonard Wood leadership hold virtual COVID-19 town hall
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
