Fort Leonard Wood
Army Engineer School to hold change of commandant and responsibility ceremonies
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (May 22, 2025) — The U.S. Army Engineer School is scheduled to host a change-of-commandant ceremony and a change-of-responsibility ceremony at 9 a.m. May 30 on the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence Plaza. During the ceremony, Col. Steve Kolouch, who will the receive the rank of brigadier general during a frocking…
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Frocking ceremony for Army Engineer School commandant set
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (May 22, 2025) — A frocking ceremony for Col. Steve Kolouch, U.S. Army Engineer School commandant, is scheduled to take place at 1:30 p.m., May 29, at Lincoln Hall Auditorium. Kolouch will be authorized to wear the rank of brigadier general. Frocking is the process where a commissioned, or non-commissioned officer,…
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Fort Leonard Wood to celebrate Army’s 250th birthday
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Fort Leonard Wood is planning to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday June 8-14 with many events scheduled throughout the week to commemorate the Army’s distinguished service to the nation. The central theme for this year’s celebration is, “This We’ll Defend.” June 8, Week of Prayer Chaplains will kick off Fort…
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Warriors show no mercy during grueling Best Sapper competition
By Melissa Buckley, Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (May 1, 2025) — Two 75th Ranger Regiment Soldiers used the violence of action strategy to dominate the competition, earning the title of Best Sappers during the 18th Lt. Gen. Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition held April 25 through 28 at…
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