Sapper candidates learn the ropes, knots of rappelling
Story and photos by Luke Waack
GUIDON Staff Sapper Leader Course students, Class 03-09, studied for one of their biggest tests with a daylong cram session on Sapper Tower, at Training Area 147, Nov. 24. Potential Sappers learned the detailed knots required to perform five different types of rappelling and techniques necessary to execute three types of climb. “We did five rappels: two equipment rappels — one off the wall and… Read More...
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Post kicks off holiday season
Story and photos by Carolyn Erickson
GUIDON Staff Morale, Welfare and Recreation entertained the young and old at their Animated Holiday Village, Tuesday… Read More... |
PFAA presents ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’
Story and photos by Matt Decker
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Leisure/Sports editor Director Rhea Anne Mathews said she picked “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” for the Pulaski Fine Arts Association’s 2008 holiday production because it, “sends a powerful message about acceptance.” “It expresses what we believe is the true meaning of Christmas,” Mathews said during the show’s Press Night performance, Nov. 24. |
Army vs. Navy game kicks off Saturday
By Matt Decker
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Leisure/Sports editor The traditional rivalry between the Army and Navy comes to Fort Leonard Wood this weekend. Kickoff for the post’s annual Army vs. Navy flag football game is scheduled at 9 a.m., Saturday, at Gerlach Field. The game follows the annual Army vs. Navy Pep Rally, scheduled at 6:30 p.m., Friday, at Davidson Fitness Center. Both events are free and open to the public. |











Shopping season starts
Managing editor
It’s finally here and it’s official. The 2008 Christmas shopping season got started on Friday after weeks of pre-advertising and pre-holiday sales, and pre-Halloween Christmas specials. It’s the mad rush to Dec. 25 to secure those presents for… Read More...