FORT LEONARD WOOD
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473, USA

RELOCATION/WELCOME GUIDE

Digital Relocation/Welcome Guide

Information

Welcome

Welcome to the U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE) and Fort Leonard Wood, where chemical, engineer, military police and transportation Soldiers, plus Marines, Airmen, Sailors and international students from allied nations receive training. Fort Leonard Wood, in the beautiful south central Missouri Ozarks, covers more than 62,911 acres,

Services

General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital (GLWACH) is accredited by the Joint Commission, the College of American Pathologists, the American College of Radiology, the American Association of Blood Banking, and the Food and Drug Administration and is an active member of the American Hospital and Missouri Hospital associations. The hospital

The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence (MSCoE)

Fort Leonard Wood is a thriving and prosperous installation that has evolved from a small basic training post 70 years ago, to the Army Engineer Center 20 years ago, now to a premier Army Center of Excellence that trains more than 80,000 military and civilians each year. Our Maneuver Support

U.S. Army Garrison

MISSION A values-based organization that provides quality base operation services, facilities and infrastructure to enable all units to accomplish their mission; to enhance the well-being of our Fort Leonard Wood community. VISION Fort Leonard Wood is the station of choice for Soldiers, families and civilians.      

Forces Command (FORSCOM)

5th Engineer Battalion (Combat) (Mechanized) The 5th Engineer Battalion traces its lineage back to 1861 and the “Battalion of Engineer Troops,” supporting the Army of the Potomac. The battalion was awarded battle streamers for the battles of Peninsula, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Virginia 1863, the Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, Petersburg and

Tenants/Enterprise Partners

The U.S. Army Prime Power School (USAPPS) provides training for the U.S Army Prime Power production specialists (MOS 12P) and Navy Enlisted Code (NEC) 5633. The school was established at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and graduated its first technician in 1958. The Prime Power School relocated to Fort Leonard Wood (FLW),

Recreation

The Sports Branch, 573-596-4359, located in the Davidson Fitness Center coordinates a wide range of sports and fitness activities for the installation. In addition to overseeing numerous intramural sports programs, the Sports Branch hosts the annual Commander’s Cup tournaments. Ten softball fields, nine soccer fields and six tennis courts highlight

Discovering Missouri

Fort Leonard Wood is a gateway to the Missouri Ozarks, a sportsman’s paradise offering more than any camper, hiker, float-tripper, four-wheel-drive enthusiast, canoeist, dirt biker or horseback rider could find the leisure time to do. For fishermen, the rivers and streams flowing through and near the post are crystal clear,

History

The history of Fort Leonard Wood dates back to the dark days just before World War II. By 1940, war had engulfed Europe and much of Asia. By then, many Americans believed that it was only a matter of time before the country would be drawn into what was rapidly

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On-time and within budget FLW railroad timber replacement a success for district

Story by Sara Goodeyon on 09/14/2016 KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Coordination and detailed planning brought in a project to replace a portion of railroad bridge span at Fort Leonard Wood on time and within budget. In a true success story for the Kansas City District, the replacement of the 25-foot

Serving community, state and nation as state trooper, citizen-Soldier

Story by 1LT Chad Carlson on 09/08/2016 Khrista Nelson knew early in life that she wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. She can remember being inspired by police as early as the age of 12. Growing up in Rapid City, she felt drawn to the men and women

Pack Leader: Marine Military Working Dog Handler

Story by LCpl Shaehmus Sawyer on 08/25/2016 A Marine looks down at his dog and confidently commands him to sit. The four-year-old German shepherd complies, looks to his handler for approval and awaits the next set of directions. When the handler makes eye-contact with the dog, smiles and a pats
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