Fort Leonard Wood General Information
Fort Leonard Wood is located in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks about 90 miles east of Springfield, Missouri and 140 miles west of St. Louis on Interstate 44. The military installation is also just 120 miles from Branson. Click here for more information on air, bus, and train transportation for Fort Leonard Wood.
Due to security measures that are implemented at Fort Leonard Wood you may experience delays getting onto the post. Be sure to allow for extra time to make sure you arrive at the graduation event on time.
Family members and/or friends attending graduations that are arriving here by motorcycle must have in their possession a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Card. Without this card motorcyclists will NOT be allowed to ride on post.
Documentation required to obtain a vehicle pass for entrance into Fort Leonard Wood:
- Drivers license
- Proof of Insurance
- Vehicle Registration
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation Card (if arriving by motorcycle)
What to wear to a graduation ceremony? Your soldier will be dressed in a Class "A" uniform which is the Army's formal uniform. You may wear want you want from casual to your Sunday's best.
Pass Policies vary by unit and depending upon the next destination of your soldier. Please see unit for details on passes after graduation.
There are no animals allowed at the Graduation. The only exception is for service animals. Cell phones are not allowed in use while driving unless you have a hands free connection. The fine for using cell phones without hands free is $50.00 and $25.00 processing fee. Seat belts are required and strictly enforced.
