The Forgotten Army Soldiers That Fought Alongside the Marines at Belleau Wood
Belleau Wood is where the Marine Corps became the legend we know of today. It’s the battle that gave birth to the term “Devil Dogs,” the fight that turned a small naval infantry branch into a legendary fighting force. Every Marine knows the name as each recruit is still required to learn the story. But […]
Soldier Dies on Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Range
An 18-year-old from California has been identified as the Army National Guardsman who died Friday on a rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Pvt. Andrey Okunev, 18, assigned to Company B, 1stBattalion, 48th Infantry Regiment, was pronounced dead after a midmorning “incident” on the range, according to Army officials. Base public affairs officials declined […]
Military Detains Person of Interest in Suspected Homicide of Sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood
Military law enforcement on Thursday arrested a person of interest in the suspected homicide of an enlisted soldier at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Sgt. Sarah Roque, 23, missed morning formation on Monday, prompting officials to issue an alert to the public asking for help in locating her. The alert said that neither her chain […]