AUSA Fort Leonard Wood - Mid MO

06/24/2026

We love supporting so many great organizations that help our military and their families! Have you checked out Operation Deploy Your Dress? They are open today from 12 PM - 2 PM and located inside the Armed Services YMCA of Missouri. Stop by check them out, Kelly the Volunteer Dress Shop Manager would love to show you around and share everything ODYD!

💗this post if you will be stopping in to shop today!

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06/23/2026

Our partners over at Infuze Credit Union still have tickets for this Saturday's Springfield Cardinals game! Not only is it supporting our military, but they will be helping out another great organization that evening and the players special military themed jerseys will be auctioned off to raise money for the Armed Services YMCA of Missouri! So go get your free tickets this week and come out and enjoy America's favorite pastime!

06/22/2026

As Father’s Day comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize all the incredible fathers and father figures who make a difference every day.

From military Dads balancing service and family, to veterans, grandfathers, stepfathers, and the men who stepped up to guide and support us, thank you. Your strength, sacrifice, wisdom, and love leave a lasting impact on generations to come.

As we wrap up this Father’s Day, we’d love to celebrate the fathers in your life with you.

📸 Drop a photo below of the father, grandfather, or father figure you’re honoring today, and help us fill the comments with the faces of the men who have helped shape our lives.

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at AUSA Fort Leonard Wood – Mid Missouri Chapter!

06/17/2026

Do you think you’re seeing double? You wouldn’t be far off!

We are proud to congratulate Aaron Watson as one of our AUSA scholarship recipients! If he looks familiar, that’s because Aaron is the twin brother of fellow recipient Daniel Watson, so yes, you really are seeing double!

Today, though, the spotlight belongs to Aaron. We are honored to recognize his hard work, dedication, and the bright future that lies ahead. While being a twin means sharing a lot, this accomplishment is one Aaron has earned through his own efforts and achievements.

Congratulations, Aaron! We are proud to support you and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you. And yes, having two Watson brothers among our scholarship recipients just means double the reasons to celebrate!

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06/16/2026

We wanted to take a moment to recognize another of our outstanding 2026 AUSA scholarship recipients, Daniel Watson.

Recently, our AUSA Treasurer, Trudy Dils, had the honor of presenting Daniel with his scholarship check. Daniel is one of six deserving graduating seniors selected to receive an AUSA scholarship this year, and we are proud to support him as he continues his educational journey.

Congratulations, Daniel! Your hard work, dedication, and accomplishments have earned this recognition, and we look forward to seeing all that you achieve in the future.

Please join us in congratulating Daniel and wishing him the very best in this exciting next chapter!



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06/16/2026

What an incredible evening!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Family Night Out! AUSA was proud to partner with Armed Services YMCA of Missouri and Culver's to provide a special night out for our military community.

Tonight, we were honored to treat 100 military service members and their families to dinner, creating an opportunity to relax, connect, and enjoy time together.

Events like this are only possible because of the amazing support of community partners who believe in giving back to those who serve. A special thank you to Culver’s owners Shaun and Olga Morris for their generosity and continued commitment to our military families.

We are also incredibly grateful for our partnership with the staff from ASYMCA who helps put these nights together, and to our “Angel from Farmington,” whose kindness and support help make evenings like this possible time and time again, as well as our amazing volunteers, we couldn’t do anything without you guys!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening such a success. Seeing families gathered around the table, sharing laughs and making memories, is exactly why we do what we do.

We can’t wait to do it again!



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06/15/2026

Last Friday morning, we held our monthly AUSA meeting and were honored to recognize one of our 2026 scholarship recipients in person. Congratulations to Bethany, who received her AUSA scholarship from our Vice President, Bri Sisti, and will be attending the University of Nebraska this fall as she pursues her dream of becoming a teacher.

Supporting the next generation is one of the highlights of what we do. This year, AUSA was proud to award six $750 scholarships to graduating seniors as they begin their college journeys.

In addition, through our partnership with the Armed Services YMCA of Missouri we provided 58 summer camp scholarships, helping reduce the financial burden on military families and ensuring more children have the opportunity to enjoy a fun and enriching summer experience.

Congratulations to all of our scholarship recipients. We are proud to invest in your futures and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish!

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06/14/2026

06/13/2026

Last night’s Father Daughter Dance was a wonderful evening filled with smiles, laughter, and special memories. AUSA Fort Leonard Wood – Mid Missouri Chapter was proud to support the Armed Services YMCA of Missouri as a sponsor of this fantastic event.

Thank you to the ASYMCA team, volunteers, sponsors, and all the fathers, daughters, and special guests who made the night so memorable. We are honored to partner with organizations that strengthen military families and build lasting community connections.

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What a magical evening!