Fort Leonard Wood

Spreading holiday cheer, one tree at a time: Trees for Troops returns to Fort Leonard Wood

By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Fort Leonard Wood service members will get the opportunity to pick out a free, live holiday tree again this year, as the Trees for Troops program returns to the Auto Skills Center Dec. 13 and 14. Active-duty, Reserve and National Guard service…

read more »

Groundbreaking takes place for new terminal at Waynesville Saint Robert Regional Airport

By Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (November 19, 2024) — Leaders from Fort Leonard Wood, St. Robert and Waynesville broke ground Nov. 15 on a new terminal for the Waynesville Saint Robert Regional Airport located on the installation’s Forney Airfield. According to Waynesville Mayor Sean Wilson, the $19-million project will feature…

read more »

Fort Leonard Wood warrior restaurants prepare to serve more than 12,000 Thanksgiving meals

By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (November 14, 2024) — Fort Leonard Wood plans to hold its traditional Thanksgiving Day celebration Nov. 28 in 10 warrior restaurants across the installation, with meals for service members, as well as a specific time and location for Department of Defense ID…

read more »

East Gate closed Tuesday Nov. 12

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (November 11, 2024) — According to the Directorate of Emergency Services, the East Gate will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 12, and is scheduled to open at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. -30- About Fort Leonard Wood Fort Leonard Wood is a thriving and prosperous installation that has evolved from a…

read more »