/tags/military Military en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:40:50 GMT /law-order/2024-10-25/soldier-is-charged-with-killing-an-army-sergeant-found-in-a-dumpster-on-missouri-base 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. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:40:50 GMT /law-order/2024-10-25/soldier-is-charged-with-killing-an-army-sergeant-found-in-a-dumpster-on-missouri-base Juliana Kim, Avie Schneider /government-politics-issues/2024-10-04/transcom-van-ovost-retire-u-s-secretary-defense-lloyd-austin U.S. Transportation Command Commander Jacqueline Van Ovost is retiring after more than three decades in the military. The pilot was one of relatively few women four-star generals in the U.S. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 22:55:27 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-10-04/transcom-van-ovost-retire-u-s-secretary-defense-lloyd-austin Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-07-18/st-louis-hosts-major-earthquake-response-simulation The largest military drill in St. Louis history involved hundreds of emergency personnel working across the region. Training followed the National Guard’s three-day plan for a major earthquake along the New Madrid Fault line. Thu, 18 Jul 2024 19:17:34 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-18/st-louis-hosts-major-earthquake-response-simulation Lauren Brennecke /arts/2024-07-15/fort-leonard-wood-is-losing-the-band-that-has-provided-its-soundtrack-for-70-years 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. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /arts/2024-07-15/fort-leonard-wood-is-losing-the-band-that-has-provided-its-soundtrack-for-70-years Jonathan Ahl /government-politics-issues/2024-02-19/former-boone-county-clerk-burks-enters-race-to-succeed-luetkemeyer-in-congress Taylor Burks is the third major Republican candidate to run for the 3rd Congressional District seat, which includes portions of the St. Louis metro area and a slew of mid-Missouri counties. Mon, 19 Feb 2024 21:06:36 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-02-19/former-boone-county-clerk-burks-enters-race-to-succeed-luetkemeyer-in-congress Jason Rosenbaum /government-politics-issues/2024-01-31/national-veterans-record-center-in-st-louis-county-is-clearing-massive-backlog After the pandemic, the backlog grew to 600,000 requests, leaving veterans waiting for needed services. Last week, the National Personnel Records Center based in St. Louis County reported it’s nearly caught up. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-01-31/national-veterans-record-center-in-st-louis-county-is-clearing-massive-backlog Will Bauer /government-politics-issues/2023-11-22/fort-leonard-wood-will-set-its-thanksgiving-table-for-12-000-this-year 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. Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:00:00 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-22/fort-leonard-wood-will-set-its-thanksgiving-table-for-12-000-this-year Jonathan Ahl /government-politics-issues/2023-11-07/fuel-pipeline-from-the-kaskaskia-river-to-scott-air-force-base-under-consideration Starting at the barge terminal near Fayetteville — about 15 miles southeast of Belleville — the pipeline would run roughly 16 miles north to deliver fuel to the Metro East base. Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:36:02 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-07/fuel-pipeline-from-the-kaskaskia-river-to-scott-air-force-base-under-consideration Will Bauer /health-science-environment/2023-11-01/military-medical-providers-increase-trust-care-at-whiteman-air-force-base Military medical providers serve alongside the patients they treat on a daily basis. It’s a unique way to practice medicine, and it can come with unique challenges. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-11-01/military-medical-providers-increase-trust-care-at-whiteman-air-force-base Anna Spidel /economy-business/2023-10-25/u-s-military-boots-have-kept-belleville-boot-company-in-business-for-decades Boot orders from the U.S. Department of Defense have helped keep Belleville Shoe in business since at least World War II. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2023-10-25/u-s-military-boots-have-kept-belleville-boot-company-in-business-for-decades Teri Maddox