About
The Office of the Missouri Military Advocate spearheads the state's efforts to coordinate actions at both state and local levels to preserve and expand Missouri’s military installations and agencies, enhance the quality of life and opportunities for service members and their families, and bolster the state’s defense industries. Drawing on input from across the state, the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission has developed a strategic plan that offers a policy framework and tools for the Governor and General Assembly.
The Sustainable Ozarks Partnership also for receives support from our local partners in the Fort Leonard Wood Region, including:
- The Mid-Missouri/Fort Leonard Wood Chapter of AUSA
- Friends of the Fort
- Phelps for the Fort
- The Committee of 50
The Sustainable Ozarks Partnership is dedicated to strengthening the relationships between the communities in the four-county region surrounding Fort Leonard Wood. Here are several ways to help them achieve our strategic goals:
- Volunteer with one of their initiatives. Send an email to express interest in volunteering.
- Engage with neighbors about local issues and concerns; work to build relationships within the community and with those in surrounding areas.
- Learn about the local region, including the Fort Leonard Wood mission, and understand how changes in force levels will impact the local economy.
- Contact them to learn more about how you or your business can contribute to strengthening the Fort Leonard Wood Region.
In 2016, the Fort Leonard Wood Region was honored as a Great American Defense Community during a ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. This award was presented in conjunction with the Association of Defense Communities 2016 National Summit. The Great American Defense Communities program, launched in 2016, recognizes the unique contributions of cities, counties, and regions that host military installations, enhancing the quality of life for service members, veterans, and their families.
