FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (October 2, 2024) — Fort Leonard Wood is slated to host the 399th Army Band inactivation ceremony and final concert from 6 to 7:30 p.m. October 24 at Nutter Field House. The event is open to the public. Press wanting to attend the event should contact the Public Affairs Office no later than 3 p.m. October 23 at 573.563.5038.

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About Fort Leonard Wood

Fort Leonard Wood is a thriving and prosperous installation that has evolved from a small basic training post more than 75 years ago to a premier Army Center of Excellence that trains more than 80,000 military and civilians each year.

Fort Leonard Wood is home to the U.S Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and three U.S. Army schools: the U.S. Army Engineer School; U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School; and the U.S. Army Military Police School. In addition to training engineer, CBRN and military police specialties for the Army, Fort Leonard Wood also provides gender-integrated in-processing and Basic Combat Training for new Soldiers.

Fort Leonard Wood also hosts and trains with the largest Marine Corps Detachment and Air Force Squadron on any Army installation as well as a large Navy construction detachment.