I do not have access to a car and am visiting my soldier's basic training graduation. Can I have a taxi drop me off and just walk on base?

Elizabeth Cooley — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:17:42 -0400

Graduation @ Fort Leonard Wood, Not old enough to rent a car.

Response by SGT Javier Silva made Jul 29 at 2019 3:24 PM

SGT Javier Silva — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:24:37 -0400

Yes, you can. However, Fort Lost in the Woods isn't really pedestrian friendly (from what I can remember). It may be quite a few miles from the gate to the graduation location.

Response by Desiree Reyes made Jul 29 at 2019 3:25 PM

Desiree Reyes — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:25:47 -0400

Yes you can. You’ll need a visitor pass before you can get on base. Make sure you have a valid form of ID like a drivers license and stop at the visitor center. Your graduate should have put your name on the list of visitors that will need a pass to get in base for the graduation.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2019 3:34 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:34:08 -0400

Most cab companies have permission to enter the base. I would highly recommend you contact the local cab company that services the base and see if they can take you to the actual point you need to get to.

Response by Ashley Hernandez made Jul 29 at 2019 3:37 PM

Ashley Hernandez — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:37:51 -0400

I have taken a cab onto base before. The cab drivers are usually familiar with the base.

Response by CSM Darieus ZaGara made Jul 29 at 2019 4:30 PM

CSM Darieus ZaGara — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:30:47 -0400

You need to contact the bases police/security force for clarity.

Response by CSM William Everroad made Jul 29 at 2019 5:10 PM

CSM William Everroad — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:10:28 -0400

Taxi companies will take you on base, you will still need a visitors pass.

Response by MSG Gary Eckert made Jul 30 at 2019 10:26 AM

MSG Gary Eckert — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 10:26:43 -0400

According to the Ft Leonard Wood website you will not need to get a visitor pass if you are a US Citizen on only going to access the base on Graduation day. The required documents to gain access is listed on this page https://home.army.mil/wood/index.php/my-fort/visitors-access . Since you won't have to stop at the visitor center this makes using a cab much easier (and cheaper) The local airport has put together an information paper for those flying in for graduation that has a number of embedded links including one for the taxi companies that are authorized on Ft Leavenworth. It is a good read from someone that has seen a lot of people in your situation. https://www.flyflw.com/services/travel-tips/traveling-to-flw

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