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AN OFFICIAL ARMY FAMILY AND MWR SITE

Earn your Pilot's License

Requirements for a pilot's license: Be at least 16 to fly solo and 17 to obtain a private pilot's license. Pass a FAA class III medical exam, a written exam and flight test. FAA minimum flight of 40 hours. Have at least 20 hours of dual instruction and at least 10 solo hours. In addition to initial flight instruction the Flying Activity will help you pursue other advanced ratings such as instrument training or convert from rotary wing to fixed wing in about 20 hours.

Program
Fort Leavenworth Aero Club

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Fort Leavenworth Furlough Resources for Gov Employees
Fort Leavenworth Care Options and Waitlist 2025
Fort Leavenworth MWR Monster of a Month Halloween Spooktacular
The Fort Leavenworth Lamp
MWR 2025 Holiday Hours
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

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Red Cross Lifeguard Class Registration

Red Cross Lifeguard Class Registration

May 25
Outdoor Pool Info

Outdoor Pool Info

May 25 10 am - 7 pm
Trails West Couples Golf League

Trails West Couples Golf League

Jun 4 5 pm
Brunner Range Fun Shoot

Brunner Range Fun Shoot

Jun 6 9 am - 10:30 am
Brunner Range 2026 Special Fun Shoots

Brunner Range 2026 Special Fun Shoots

Jun 20
Independence Day Red, White and Blue Golf Scramble

Independence Day Red, White and Blue Golf Scramble

Jul 4 8 am

Kennel Feedback

Help Shape the Future of Army MWR Pet Kennels! Review our new Pet Kennel logo concepts and vote by May 31.

Kennel Feedback

Kennel Feedback

Help Shape the Future of Army MWR Pet Kennels! Review our new Pet Kennel logo concepts and vote by May 31.

Kennel Feedback
Trails West Ladies Invitational

Trails West Ladies Invitational

Aug 15 9 am
CGSC Get Acquainted Golf Scramble

CGSC Get Acquainted Golf Scramble

Aug 22 8 am
Trails West 2026 Post Championship

Trails West 2026 Post Championship

Sep 4

Trails West 2026 Post Championship

Sep 4
Trails West 2026 Post Championship