Any1 have experience traveling to a basic training graduation at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri?

Question

How did you go about getting there, and from where did you travel? How much did it cost you? Are there hotels close to base to stay in while there? Hotels close to base and the airports? Any and all info about it would be great!! Waiting on info to be mailed to me from my husband and anxious to know all this :)

I live in maine, so thats where I'm coming from .... I was just looking for ideas about what i should start looking into, taking a plane, bus then plane, connecting planes, if i'll need a rental car, ect.

Answer 1

I was the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Fort Leonard Wood Communications center years ago. It would help if you mentioned where you were coming from.

There are plenty of hotels and motels close by the base, There is also a guest house on base but you would probably need reservations to get a room there.

As far as airports the closest of any size is probably St Louis. a good 2 hour drive away

Ft Lost in the woods is off US 44 if I remember right about half way through the state from either direction.

Answer 2

Tips: Keep your mouth shut and do what you're told. Short cuts: No, there is no such thing concerning basic training. Experiences: Ft. Leonard Wood is hot as f*** in the summer. Been there, done that. Have fun.

Answer 3

i went there last year because my brother graduated from there.
we drove there because we live in missouri and its only a few hours away
yes there are hotels very close to the base
for the airports you will have to go to st.louis i belieive. it takes a few hours to drive there.

Answer 4

Go to their website " Fort Leonard wood.com". There is a ton of information on exactly what you are asking about. And please say "thank you" for me to whomever you are going to see at graduation!!