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June 29, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

Missouri Base IGSA Supports Land Upkeep 

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri signed an Intergovernmental Support Agreement to maintain the thousand acres of open land on base. According to an Army report, the Central Ozarks Utility and Service Alliance will provide mowing services to the installation and has the option to renew over the next nine years. 

New Jersey Community Donates to Women Veterans and Military Families 

The annual Women Veterans Baby Shower in Hunterdon County raised over $1,200 in supplies for women veterans and military families in the community, WRNJ reported.  

“The response from our community was truly heartwarming,” Hunterdon County Commissioner Susan J. Soloway said. “The donations collected through this effort will help provide meaningful support to women veterans and military families during an exciting and important time in their lives.” 

Army photo by Melissa Buckley 

June 29, 2026
In Our Communities | On Base

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