Press Release 17-076 399th Army Band prepares for debut in St. Louis

Fort Leonard Wood’s 399th Army Band has been hard at work preparing for a joint concert with the St. Louis Symphony and U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday at Powell Hall in St. Louis.

This is the first time all three musical groups will perform on stage together, said 399th Army Band director, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Benjamin McMillan.

Press Release 17-075 CDTF sets example of water conservation on Fort Leonard Wood

Fort Leonard Wood is often on the forefront of new ways to conserve energy and water as good environmental stewards.

The U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear School E.F. Bullene CBRN Defense Training Facility is one organization on post working in that direction.

The CDTF recently completed testing on a new water recycling program that will ensure cost and resource savings for the future.

Press Release 17-074 Volunteers contribute more than 80,000 hours of service to Fort Leonard Wood for 2016

Community members gathered April 26 to celebrate the 2016 contributions of Fort Leonard Wood volunteers during the annual Installation Volunteer Awards Recognition ceremony.

Rhonda Hutsell, Army Volunteer Corps coordinator, signified the volunteer contributions by presenting a ceremonial check for more than $1.9 million, representing the 80,965 hours volunteers contributed to the installation in 2016.

Press Release 17-073 No passes issued at Fort Leonard Woods East Gate

Beginning Monday, personnel entering Fort Leonard Wood’s East Gate, who require an installation access pass, will not be able to get one at the East Gate.

Installation passes may be issued at the South, Waggener (West) or Sverdrup (Main/North) gates for individuals requesting unescorted access to Fort Leonard Wood.

Fort Leonard Wood’s East Gate is slated to re-open Monday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Visit http://www.wood.army.mil/newweb/REAL_ID.html , for installation access information.