WASHINGTON – Congress averted a catastrophic debt default early Wednesday morning after Democratic majorities in both chambers voted to send a $2.5 trillion increase in the nation’s borrowing authority to President Joe Biden over lockstep Republican opposition.
The Command and General Staff College graduated the first class under its Tailored, Talent-Based Military Education Level 4 Strategy Dec. 8 at the Lewis and Clark Center. Fifty-nine students completed the Common Core phase of the Command and General Staff Officers Course in residence at Fort Leavenworth before returning to their home stations or moving to their next assignments.
The completion of the 2,800-square-foot Midwest Joint Regional Correctional Facility Greenhouse was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 8 at the greenhouse off Sabalu Road.
The Command and General Staff College Foundation signified its assumption of operations of the Frontier Army Museum Gift Shop with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 13 at the museum.
PWOC Two Fort Leavenworth women’s religious organizations recently hosted fellowship-themed Christmas and Advent programs to celebrate the season. PWOC The Protestant Women of the Chapel gathered for the group’s Christmas program to listen to guest speaker Tracy Dougherty and meet for fellowship and refreshments Dec.
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series of articles about giving opportunities and holiday activities around Fort Leavenworth. Every year Fort Leavenworth organizations arrange opportunities for the community to support others in the area, as well as some offer ways for people to give back to their loved ones in the process.
Unified School District 207 Deputy Superintendent Dr. SuAnn Grant announced that the district earned the Kansas State Department of Education’s 2021 Star Award recognition during the monthly USD 207 Board of Education meeting Dec. 13 at the district office. Other district updates during the meeting included professional development insights and progress on the new Patton Junior High School. The Kansans Can Star Recognition Program
Continuing an annual tradition, educators in the Beta Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa donated $320 of gift cards to Basehor-Linwood Assistance Services. Robyn Scarlett, altruistic chair of the group and host of the December gathering, displays some of the cards. MARILYN ANDERSON
The Behavioral Health Clinic at Munson Army Health Center continues to serve beneficiaries during the holidays with both faceto face and virtual appointments. One way MAHC intends to provide constant and dedicated care to behavioral health patients is through virtual appointments.
Shown is the low water level of the Missouri River near the Centennial Bridge in Leavenworth. JIM BASKAS.