[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 202 (Thursday, December 7, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H6727]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            83RD ANNIVERSARY OF FORT LEONARD WOOD, MISSOURI

  (Mr. ALFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a landmark event 
in our Nation's military history, the 83rd anniversary of the 
groundbreaking of Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County, Missouri.
  Fort Leonard Wood stands as a symbol of American excellence and 
dedication. The base's rich history is marked from its early beginnings 
where it played a crucial role during World War II, serving as a 
training facility for more than 300,000 soldiers.
  Today, Fort Leonard Wood continues the level of excellence displayed 
in those beginnings as it has become a cornerstone of our military's 
infrastructure, training more than 80,000 personnel each year.
  This facility's unique capability to train every branch of our 
military demonstrates its versatility and importance in our national 
defense.
  I urge all my colleagues to support this resolution and to recognize 
the 83rd anniversary of the groundbreaking of Fort Leonard Wood, 
Missouri.

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