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Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Alford introduced a resolution honoring the 83^rd anniversary of the groundbreaking of Fort Leonard Wood in Pulaski County, Missouri. 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 over 300,000 soldiers.

Congressman Alford issued the following statement:

“The history of Fort Leonard Wood dates back to World War II and the installation currently trains 80,000 service members and civilians each year The 83^rd anniversary of the groundbreaking at Fort Leonard Wood is a historic milestone. I’m honored to represent this prestigious military installation that trains nearly every branch of the military. As long as I am in Washington, I will do all that I can to support this vital base and the service members, their families, and the community.”

Media inquiries for Rep. Alford should be directed to Austin Higginbotham at Austin.Higginbotham@mail.house.gov.