04/07/2026
One week ago, U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood gathered for the ribbon cutting of General Leonard Wood Community Hospital, a facility a decade in the making, now ready to serve more than 34,000 people across the military community.
Col. Angela Diebal-Lee, GLWCH director and commander, spoke to what the moment meant. "Some believed the hospital would not open during my tenure," she said. The doors are open.
From the crowd to the speakers to the shared sense of purpose, it was clear who this hospital is for. Service members, veterans, and the community that stands with them now have access to modern, accessible healthcare designed to support them through every stage of life.
It also carries forward the legacy of Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, honoring a history of service that still inspires today.
A moment worth remembering, for the community it was built to serve.