Fort Leonard Wood

Fort Leonard Wood gates undergoing upgrade

By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (September 21, 2023) — A newer, faster, smarter automated installation entry system being installed at all of Fort Leonard Wood’s access locations is scheduled to “go live” early next month. According to Rick Vise, Directorate of Emergency Services Security Operations chief, the…

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Let’s have a safe fall hunting season on Fort Leonard Wood this year

By Lt. Jason Ploss, Conservation Law Enforcement supervisor FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Aug. 30, 2023) — With hunting seasons approaching fast, it’s important to know the rules that affect Fort Leonard Wood. Missouri’s 2023-2024 deer hunting regulation increased the number of firearm antlerless permits to four in Pulaski County, and two new portions of firearms…

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GLWACH assembling council to enhance quality of patient care

By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Aug. 25, 2023) — General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital leaders are seeking individuals who want to get involved in what’s called the Patient and Family Partnership Council — a group that meets regularly to provide feedback on their experiences as patients…

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Fort Leonard Wood fire experts receive award for improving DFAC design in new hospital

By Brian Hill, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (Aug. 24, 2023) — With more than 50 years of fire safety experience between them, Fort Leonard Wood Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Curtis and Fire Inspector Olaf Jensen are two valuable individuals to collaborate with when designing a new facility. Their knowledge…

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