We the People: Fort Leonard Wood has been training soldiers for more than eight decades in Missouri

Fort Leonard Wood in south central Missouri is known for training our U. S. Army and specialized military. 85 years ago it ...
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Soldier who died in Fort Leonard Wood range incident was a month from graduating basic

Soldiers in basic training complete the Rite of Passage ceremony at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, May 11, 2023. The Army has identified the soldier who died on Friday during a training incident on the ...
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Lethal Logisticians: The Need for Sustainment Soldiers to Master Basic Combat Skills

Sustainment Soldiers must receive comprehensive training in basic combat skills to meet the evolving demands of modern warfare. Historically, support units have been vulnerable when forced to engage ...
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Early weapons training gives future Soldiers a critical edge

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. – Safe, deliberate and controlled marksmanship instruction remains one of the most valuable tools for preparing Soldiers for the rigors of Basic Training. An Engagement Skills ...
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Defense Secretary Hegseth considers reversing Army ban on aggressive 'shark attack' training

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is considering reversing a ban on the "shark attack," the time-honored aggressive practice used by drill sergeants to train U.S. Army recruits in basic training. The ...
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Army basic trainee found dead at Fort Jackson was 22-year-old from Alaska

The soldier who died during Army basic combat training at Fort Jackson last month was a 22-year-old from Anchorage, Alaska, officials at the South Carolina installation said. Pvt. Gabriel J. Perez was ...
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Soldier who died in Fort Leonard Wood range incident was a month from graduating basic

The Army has identified the soldier who died on Friday during a training incident on the rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Pvt. Andrey Okunev, an 18-year-old National Guardsman assigned to ...