Fort Leonard Wood

An increase in Army recruitment and enlistment has led to five more basic combat training companies at Fort Leonard Wood and a 30% increase in soldiers training there.

The new hospital at the Army post in the Ozarks was rumored to be under consideration to be downgraded to a clinic.

The goal is for the new facility to offer more specialty medical services and reduce travel times for veterans who would have to go to St. Louis or Columbia.

Nearly 26,000 people work for the federal government in the St. Louis metropolitan area. If a portion lose their jobs, some economists said it will have overall trickle-down effects, while others believe it wouldn’t have broader implications.

Spc. Wooster Rancy faces murder and obstruction of justice charges in the killing of Sgt. Sarah Roque.

Spc. Wooster Rancy, 21, faces charges of murder and obstructing justice in the Oct. 20 death of 23-year-old Army Sgt. Sarah Roque at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.

The 399th Army Band is one of four the Army is deactivating as part of restructuring of its forces. That will mean an end to live music at ceremonies on post and in the community.

Military spouses at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri’s Ozarks now have a single place where they can go get information, help finding a job or education opportunities and network with other spouses of soldiers.

Reaching the milestone will qualify the airport for more federal funds right as the facility is planning to build a new terminal and attract even more travelers.

While the military installation in Missouri’s Ozarks 140 miles southwest of St. Louis serves three meals every day, the Thanksgiving dinner is its biggest and most meaningful of the year.