Soldiers across Fort Leonard Wood enjoy Thanksgiving Day meal

November 27, 2025

Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Nov. 27, 2025) — Fort Leonard Wood held its traditional Thanksgiving Day celebration Thursday in several of its Army Warrior Restaurants on post, with meals for service members and guests. Beverly Leggett, Installation Food Program manager, said more than 12,000 meals were severed during the lunch celebration, and […]

Opening date set for Fort Leonard Wood’s new hospital

November 24, 2025

FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO – General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of General Leonard Wood Community Hospital on April 7, 2026. This marks a significant milestone in providing exceptional healthcare to the service members, veterans, and families of Fort Leonard Wood and the surrounding communities. The state-of-the-art medical facility […]

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

November 19, 2025

By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Nov. 19, 2025) — Fort Leonard Wood plans to host its traditional Thanksgiving Day celebration Nov. 27 in Army Warrior Restaurants across the installation, with meals for thousands of service members, as well as a specific time and location for Department of […]

CBRN Soldiers detect success at Fort Leonard Wood

September 29, 2025

Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 29, 2025) — Soldiers with the military occupational specialty of 74D Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Specialist begin their Army careers at Fort Leonard Wood during advanced individual training with the 3rd Chemical Brigade. According to goarmy.com, CBRN specialists protect the country […]

New VR games at Fort Leonard Wood bowling center

September 26, 2025

Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 26, 2025) — Daugherty Bowling Center’s new virtual reality gaming area, The Bunker, is open for business. “The Daugherty Bowling Center team is excited about the new additions and tested out the virtual games from riding coasters to racing, it’s been a […]

Fort Leonard Wood ID Card Office to update service hours

September 25, 2025

Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 25, 2025) — The Fort Leonard Wood ID Card Office, located in Room 2101 on the second floor of Bldg. 470, is changing its hours of service beginning Oct. 6. The facility’s new operating hours will be: walk-ins from 8 to 10 […]

USAMPS announces MP Warfighter Competition winners

September 24, 2025

Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 24, 2025) — The U.S. Army Military Police School began regimental week by announcing the winners of the 2025 Military Police Warfighter Competition during an awards ceremony Sept. 22 in Fort Leonard Wood’s Baker Theater. The winners are 2nd Lt. Brock McDaid, […]

Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers train to become UAS operators, increase lethality in basic combat training

September 19, 2025

By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 19, 2025) — Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers are learning to operate unmanned aircraft systems, commonly called a UAS or drone, so they can incorporate the critical battlefield technology into combat training. “Learning about UAS will increase our lethality across the formation,” […]

Fire Fest 2025 — bringing education and family fun to Fort Leonard Wood

September 18, 2025

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 18, 2025) — In observance of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11, the Fort Leonard Wood Fire Department invites the community to Fire Fest 2025 scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27 at the parking lot of the Main Exchange. Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Curtis said the event offers […]

Army MP Corps to celebrate 84 years during regimental week

September 12, 2025

By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Sept. 12, 2025) — The U.S. Army Military Police School is preparing to celebrate 84 years of the U.S. Army Military Police Corps from Sept. 22 to 26 during regimental week at Fort Leonard Wood. This year’s regimental theme is, “The Shield — […]

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