The United States Army is a vital part of our community and for our nation. The rich history behind this military branch is a huge part of our success in becoming a democratic nation. Fort Wood Hotel's lodging properties are located near Fort Leonard Wood , making us close to the Crown Jewel of the US Army in Missouri.  Since, we have strong ties to the Army, we thought we would review the history of the United States Army in today's blog. Whether you are visiting the area for  Fort Leonard Wood Graduations  or simply visiting to take in all the military history,  Fort Wood Hotels  is the place to stay!  Our blog today will feature the history behind  t he United States Army.   United States Army Begins The United States Army is older than the country it serves. It was created to help gain independence from the British, in 1775. The American Revolutionary War was a turning point in our nation's history. The British Army was invading a...

The holidays are here and Fort Wood Hotels  would like to share a few gift ideas for your deployed soldier. There is no better way to show your favorite soldier you are thinking of them while they are deployed than a thoughtful gift. These gift ideas are great gifts for the holidays but can be sent any time of year to show your love. Let's face it, being away from family during the holidays is a huge sacrifice, so the least we can do is cheer them up with a thoughtful gift. If you have a soldier going through the Fort Leonard Wood Basic Training program, these gifts can be a great gift for them as well. Check out a few of our gift ideas for your deployed soldier.  Gift Ideas For Your Deployed Soldier Entertainment Items-  Help your soldier pass the time with something they love. Send books, magazines, movies, games, cards and local newspapers. If your budget allows, iPod with their favorite music could be a nice surprise.  If you really want to send a ...

Fort Wood Hotels proudly supports the United States Military. Our organization appreciates the sacrifice our military personnel and their families give to allow us to have the freedoms we enjoy every day. All six of our lodging properties are minutes from the Fort Leonard Wood Military Post, which allows us to be reminded daily what these soldiers go through to protect our freedoms. As we serve the families that come to stay at our hotels near Fort Leonard Wood , we know it is our duty to THANK them for not only their family members sacrifice but theirs as well.  Once a soldier has served their country they are lucky enough to earn the name "VETERAN" .  It is our job to honor all veterans and what they have done for us.  In today's blog, we have 5 ways you can honor a veteran !    5 Ways You Can Honor A Veteran Attend A Veteran's Event .  There are so many great events to honor our Veterans. One way you can honor veterans is to simply s...