In Our Communities

August 25, 2021

Fort Chaffee, Arkansas is being evaluated to potentially house Afghan refugees, the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported….

The Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri community is celebrating the dedication of an upgraded Waynesville Middle School. “Your forward thinking and collective collaboration are very admirable and undoubtedly send a very strong message to Army leaders about your commitment to the children and families that you serve,” Commander Sgt. Maj. Randolph Delapena told the community, according to a press release. “You are also living out our top priority, which is putting people first.”

Artist rendering by Dave Ruiz

August 25, 2021

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