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Soldier operates a hydraulic excavator

Sgt. Demario Richardson, 554th Engineer Battalion, operates a hydraulic excavator for a temporary bridge to be emplaced at the bank of the Big Piney River near Happy Hollow May 17, as Sgt. Alexis Rodriguez observes. The project allows the movement of equipment to repair roads near the Piney Valley Golf Course and Stone Mill Spring. (Photo Credit: Mrs. Martha Yoshida (Leonard Wood))

Bridging the gap: Engineers help Fort Leonard Wood with flood recovery

Press Release 17-084 Bridging the gap_Engineers help Fort Leonard Wood with flood recovery

Select Soldiers assigned to Fort Leonard Wood’s 1st Engineer Brigade took a break from their training mission to spend time on the Big Piney River. They were not taking a float trip, which is a popular area recreational activity. Instead, they were asked by the installation to complete a rapid bridge emplacement at the river’s bank near Happy Hollow May 16 through Friday.

Piney Valley Golf Course to open Thursday

Press Release 17-083 Piney Valley Golf Course to open Thursday

The Piney Valley Golf Course is scheduled to open, weather permitting, from 5 p.m. to dusk, Thursday, to foot traffic only as FLW 26, the road leading to the golf course, continues to be closed for road work.

Golf course patrons are asked to park at the gravel parking areas before the bridge and then walk across the bridge to access the course. Rounds of golf will be free Thursday, though patrons must bring their own clubs. Rentals and other services provided by the clubhouse will not be available Thursday. Private pull carts will be permitted.

Safety Fair

Directorate of Emergency Services firefighters perform a vehicle extraction during the 2016 Safety and Health Fair held on Fort Leonard Wood. (Photo by Mike Curtis, Visual Information Center)

Safety Office holds annual Safety & Health Fair on Fort Leonard Wood

Press Release 17-082 Safety Office holds annual Safety & Health Fair on Fort Leonard Wood

With the summer season just around the corner, Families will begin to take vacations and start to get outside more. With that in mind, staff members at the Fort Leonard Wood Safety Office want to make sure everyone stays safe this summer.

The Safety Office is sponsoring the 2017 Fort Leonard Wood Annual Safety and Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, at Nutter Field House as part of the annual Safety Days running today through Thursday.

14th Military Police Brigade revives NCO tradition at Fort Leonard Wood

Press Release 17-081 14th Military Police Brigade revives NCO tradition at Fort Leonard Wood

The 14th Military Police Brigade held a Noncommissioned Officers Corps Induction Ceremony Friday at Abrams Theater, where the 11 Soldiers recognized were given sound advice from the top NCO on Fort Leonard Wood.

“Pay attention to what’s going on in the world. Counsel your Soldiers, and be there for them whenever they need you,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Jon Stanley, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood command sergeant major. “Know them inside and out. Know about their Families and where they are from, what their dreams and hopes are.”