Fort Leonard Wood leadership, soldiers, and families celebrated the Army's birthday last week. On the installation, the Army Birthday run had an incredible turn out with a cake, sponsored by the Fort Leonard Wood Mid-Missouri AUSA Chapter, cut following. 

Later that day, the Chapter also celebrated the Army birthday with the Missouri Veterans Home in Saint James, Missouri. Chapter members delivered cupcakes to residents, decorated the sidewalks with chalk, and had volunteers play patriotic music that was broadcast inside the building for residents and staff to enjoy. 

The Fort Leonard Wood Mid-Missouri Chapter is excited to announce their golf tournament scheduled for August 13, 2021. After a challenging year of restrictions and virtual gatherings, the Chapter's goal is to encourage the local community and its leaders to take this opportunity to interact with Fort Leonard Wood Soldiers and Leadership on the installation.

May 11, 2021—The AUSA Fort Leonard Wood Mid Missouri Chapter has named a new Chapter Executive Secretary for the organization. 

Merle Jones CSM (R), President of the Chapter, announced Brittany Raines will serve in the position. He stated Raines has previously been active with AUSA in Fort Drum, New York and is skilled to take on the role. Mrs. Raines will be replacing Mrs. Melissa Anderson who has successfully served in the position since last fall. 

The Fort Leonard Wood-Mid Missouri Chapter of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), Chapter 5501 is offering four $500.00 one-time scholarships.

The guidelines for these scholarships are: