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May 20, 2026
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Missouri Base Prepares to Reopen Water Park 

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri is preparing to open its water park for installation residents ahead of Memorial Day weekend, according to an Army report. The Wallace Outdoor Pool and Splash Park is open to anyone who has access to Fort Leonard Wood, providing military families a chance to enjoy the heat of the summer months. 

‘Patriotic Kenny,’ Veteran and TikTok Star, Dies at 84 

Social media creator Kenny Jary, known online as “Patriotic Kenny,” passed away at 84, CBS News reported. Kenny featured his experience as a Navy veteran throughout his content and accumulated 4.4 million followers across his accounts. He created the Patriotic Kenny Foundation to help provide nearly 200 veterans with mobility issues with electric scooters. 

Photo courtesy of Fort Leonard Wood 

May 20, 2026
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