FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (August 2, 2024) – The following Fort Leonard Wood announcements are for the week of August 5 through August 9.
August 5
The Fort Leonard Wood Blood Donor Center has four upcoming walk-in dates for those interested in donating blood to the Armed Services Blood Program. Donors are welcome between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Aug. 5, 6, 12 and 13. Call 573.596.6150 for details.
August 7
General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital is hosting school and sports physical appointments between 7:30 a.m. and noon Aug. 7 to 9 in the Pediatric Clinic for eligible beneficiaries ages 5 to 17. Call 866.299.4234 to make an appointment.
August 9
The Truman Army Education Center is hosting the 39th Annual Combined Colleges and Universities Graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 9 in the Main Post Chapel. The deadline to sign-up to participate is 4 p.m. July 26 by calling 573.596.0172.
August 10
Join us at the Rec Plex August 10 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for a fun evening of luau-themed finger foods, unlimited swimming, and mini golf. Mocktails will be available for purchase, plus Kona Ice will be on-site to sell their frozen treats. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 day-of. Pre-register by August 8 at the Rec lex. To register online, visit
https://leonardwood.armymwr.com/calendar/event/luau/6514654/91115.
August 16
The 58th Transportation Battalion is hosting an NCO leader development symposium from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Main Post Chapel. All Fort
Leonard Wood Army Motor Transport Operators are invited to attend the event, which will include briefings from Transportation Corps leaders; promotion and retention information; and assignment opportunities with the White House Military Office and White House Transportation Agency, and
security force assistance brigades. Call Sgt. 1st Class Blanca Munoz Uribe at 573.596.5440, or email blanca.a.munozuribe.mil@army.mil for details.
August 17
Are you ready for the new school year? Join us at our Back to School Fair from 10 to 11 a.m. August 17 at Bruce C. Clarke Library. Enjoy fun activities and helpful resources, plus a backpack and school supply giveaway. Giveaway is available while supplies last. Open to DoD ID card holders and their school age children. Child must be present.
September 24
All Fort Leonard Wood military spouses are invited to attend a spouses’ event on Sept. 24, during the Military Police Regimental Week. The event will include fun competition while allowing spouses to gain a better understanding of aspects of MP training on the installation. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP via email to 1st Lt. Tyler French at tyler.j.french15.mil@army.mil.
Ongoing
The first week of August is designated Military Spouse Voters Week. Information on registering to vote and obtaining an absentee ballot is available on the
Federal Voting Assistance Program website. Military spouses requiring further assistance may also visit the Fort Leonard Wood Spouse Resource Center in Bldg. 470, Room 2222. Call the SRC at 573.596.3196 for details.
The Fort Leonard Wood Commissary has new locations for drop-off orders when using the Click2Go option. They include the NCO Academy, Bldg. 3223, from 11 to 11:30 a.m.; 3200 Morelli Heights, from noon to 12:30 p.m.; 1950 Magness St., from 1 to 1:30 p.m.; 14763 Kidwell St., Bldg. 1945, from 1:45 to 2:15 p.m.; 1981 Cooksey St., from 2:30 to 3 p.m.; and 1910 Hall St., from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Call 573.596.0783, extension 3425, for details.
Fort Leonard Wood’s Directorate of Emergency Services has policies on checking teenager Department of Defense ID cards at installation access points. If a child is with a parent or guardian, then no ID is required unless the child looks close in appearance to an adult or if the child is driving. Additionally, DOD ID card holders under the age of 18 are not authorized to sponsor non-DOD personnel on post. More information on installation access policies is available on the Fort Leonard Wood website or by calling the visitor center at 573.596.0590.
The South Gate is now open 24/7, and the West Gate is open from 4 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. There are no changes to the hours of operation for the North or East gates.
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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.
