Fort Leonard Wood MWR

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MWR Mission
The mission of Your MWR is to perform as an empowered Team delivering quality choices in a welcoming environment.
MWR Vision
Customers First …World Class Programs and Services Always.

Free Tax Filing With Military OneSource

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(~Association Of The United States Army)

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Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts

Finding a new job in a new town can be challenging when the military picks you up and moves you every few years. Having a career that is "portable" gives you an advantage to finding employment no matter where Uncle Sam sends you. Thanks to the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) Uncle Sam is helping military spouses get the education and training they need (up to $6,000!!!!) to obtain these "portable" careers, such as a career in real estate! Click on the above link for more information.

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A Community That Cares

One of the many benefits of living in a military community, especially the Fort Leoanrd Wood community, is being a part of a community that cares. The outreach of the Fort Leonard Wood community is amazing. The people here are friendly, helpful, and band together. Yesterday a member of our team found herself and her car stuck in a snow bank in one of our growing neighborhoods. Quickly, a number of neighbors came out to assist her and get her back on the paved road. That's what community is all about...helping each other in our times of need, celebrating with each other in our times of victory.

Tonight at 7pm the Fort Wood Community Spouses' Club will hold a Basket & Service Auction at the Pershing Community Center following a Social Hour at 6pm. Auction proceeds benefit community outreach and scholarship programs. This is an excellent opportunity to enjoy an evening out and give back to the community at the same time.

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Valentine's for Vets

It's the time of year that we see red hearts, pink rose petals and chocolate filled boxes on store shelves, TV commercials and in the hands of frantic husbands who are shopping at the last minute. Valentine's Day... the day we go out of our way to tell that special someone in our lives how much we love them. For military couples, Valentine's Day is usually really hard or really wonderful. It's really hard when your soldier is deployed, TDY, or training late. It's really wonderful when your soldier is actually home and you remember the past years that he or she was not... the celebration is extra sweet. But what can make Valentine's Day even harder is when a soldier is in the hospital. Why not cheer up a soldier this Valentine's Day? If you have children, this is the perfect opportunity to teach them important life lessons like the value of random acts of kindness and to respect the selfless service of our military members. You still have a few days! Get out the red construction paper, scissors, glue sticks and glitter. Take your creations to the closest military hospital (General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital for those of you at Ft Leoanrd Wood) or the nearest VA Hospital. Show some love! Happy Valentine's Day from the Walker Team!!

Walkin' In A Winter Wonderland

One of the greatest things about living at Fort Leonard Wood is the variety of experiences that you will enjoy. The weather here in theOzarks is never boring! In fact, the old joke in this part of the country is that if you don't like the weather, just wait 24 hours... it will change! Winters bring snow and ice, intermingled with sunny 70 degree days. Summers bring heat waves and thunderstorms and the occassional crisp, cool evening. Spring and fall are by far the favorites in this region as they bring lush grass, gentle breezes and the most  breath-taking fall foliage. Embracing each season and each day is the key to happiness in the Ozarks. Make the most of it! Be prepared in the winter months by having snow shovels, rock salt and ice scrapers on hand. And definitely have a few sleds ready to go as the hills in this area are absolutely perfect for a snowy day of fun memories! This week we're gearing up for more snow. This means people will be stocking up on items like milk, bread and diapers... things that they won't want to get out in the snow to get should it accumulate as they're predicting. It also means kids will be watching the local television stations in anticipation of seeing their schools' names listed under the School Closings. Moms will be checking the closets and cabinets for hot chocolate, warm mittens and snow boots. And people all over the Fort Leonard Wood area will be walking in a winter wonderland!

Home Is Where The Army Sends You

This week the Walker Team will be saying "farewell" to General Martin who will be leaving Fort Leonard Wood for a new assignment in Kuwait. "Farewell" is a word we seem to use frequently in the military community. We don't say "goodbye" because most likely, our paths will cross again. Time and time again we've come across friends that we've made at previous duty stations. That's one of the amazing benefits of being a military family- no matter how many moves you make, no matter how many friends you say "farewell" to, you're still a part of a bigger family. A forever family. As military families, we understand that "Home is where the Army sends you." And home is what you make it. It's easy to focus on the temporary state of a move, knowing you'll only be living in a certain area for 2 or 3 years. But many opportunities are missed with this kind of mindset. We've found that embracing your time at each duty station, putting roots down, making friends and getting involved in the community are the keys to a positive experience, wherever the Army sends you.

If you're new to the Fort Leonard Wood area or will be joining our community soon, we'd love for you to touch base with us. Let us help you make the most of your time here in the beautiful Missouri Ozarks and let us help you make this "home".