Feature Stories
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Air Assault Course has new home at Fort Hood
Sergeant Frank Rosalin, Company B, Warrior Training Center, Fort Benning, Ga., gives a student at Fort Hood's new Air Assault Course the final "go" before his 80-foot rappel to the ground at Fort Hood.
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Traffic congestion at main gate addressed; Highway 190 set to expand two more lanes
Traffic heading into Fort Hood begins picking up at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday. Post officials note that the peak for traffic congestion heading into the installation is when Soldiers report for physical training formations, which start at 6:30 a.m.
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Dakota Battalion trainers focus on infantry skills
Soldiers from 2-393 Inf. Regt., 120th Inf. Bde., move toward their targets during a short-range marksmanship range at Fort Hood, Feb 7. The unit’s primary mission is planning and resourcing culminating training events for Army National Guard and Reserve units deploying overseas.
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School adds Soldiers' experience to curriculum : Mentorship program to provide role models for students
Soldiers from 4-3 Cav. Regt. and South Belton Middle School faculty members pose for a photo during a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 1, marking the beginning of new student mentorship program.
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Construction changing face of Fort Hood, more work planned
Work crews smooth an area at Fort Hood's new medical center site. At a cost of more than $550 million to build, the project is the post’s largest.
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First-time fighter combats challenges
Private 1st Class Kelly Hungerford, fighting on the 11th Signal Brigade team, fights against Pfc. Greg Langarica, 41st Fires Brigade (A) during a match on Day 1 of the Fort Hood Combatives Tournament Monday at Abrams Physical Fitness Center.
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Post tourney prelim rounds underway
The 335 competing Soldiers stand in formation on Day 1 of the Fort Hood Combatives Tournament Monday at Abrams Physical Fitness Center.
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COMMAND  SPOTLIGHT
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Every February, this great country sets aside a weekend to honor two of our nation's most important presidents: George Washington & Abraham Lincoln. These men did more for our country than perhaps any other leaders in our history. They literally formed the nation & then held it together against all threats fo
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During my 33 years of service in the Army, I have never seen a community that is as supportive as Central Texas. The relationship that III Corps and Fort Hood has with our local communities is special because of our shared goal, which is to take care of our Soldiers and Family members.
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Many military Families are heavily in debt to credit card issuers, with more than one in four respondents reporting more than $10,000 in credit card debt. More than one in five (21 percent) of service members used high-cost, non-bank borrowing, such as payday or auto title loans...
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Hood Happenings
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2012 Fort Hood Combatives
The 2012 Fort Hood Combatives Tournament begins Monday, and with combatives at an all-time high on post, the tournament looks to be the toughest yet. Basic Rules Bouts 13-14 Feb, 0900-1700; Intermediate Rules Bouts 15 Feb, 0900-UTC; Advanced Rules Bouts and Championships 16 Feb, 1800-2100. All bouts are at the Abrams Fitness Center. For more information call 287-5493.
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Tent Sale for Pet Products
The Clear Creek Exchange hosts a two-day tent sale of pet products from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on February 24th and 25th. In addition to the sales, Lone Star Dog Trainer James Hamm will be featured and the Fort Hood Veterinary Clinic will be on hand to answer questions. The clinic will also have pets available for adoption both days. For more information, call 532-7200.
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Purple Heart Ball
The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 1876, will be holding its 10th Annual Ball at Club Hood, Saturday, 18 Feb, 6-11pm. The ball is free to all Purple Heart recipients and one guest. MUST RSVP no later than 6pm, 10 Feb. Guest speraker is Texas State Representative Jimmy Don Aycock. Entertainment provided by "Island Breeze." RSVP at 254-393-0087.
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2012 Big Bass Contest
The heaviest catch wins a Shakespeare Rod and Reel Combo. The contest runs through March and is $2 per participant, and is open to all. A Fort Hood fishing permit and state license are required to participate. Register and weigh-in at the Sportsmens Center Pro shop, located on Rod and Gun Club Loop, 53rd Street and Murphy Road, Bldg. 1937. For more information, call 532-4552.
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Special Program
Clients in the Warrior Transition Brigade are eligible for special federal internship positions in conjunction with the Operation Warfighter and Coming Home to Work programs. Warrior Transition Brigade Soldiers interested in this program should call the brigade’s transition coordinator at 553-4811. For more information on resume formats and job descriptions, call 288-9766.
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Employer visits
Feb. 21: Nabors Well Services (oilfield positions); Orion (various positions); Patterson UTI Energy (oilfield technicians).
Feb. 22: Werner (truck drivers); Stewart and Stevenson (maintenance technicians); Primerica (financial advisors).
Feb. 28: Texas Department of Public Safety (Highway Patrol officers); Cameron (various positions).
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Get Help for PTSD
Something happen in Iraq or Afghanistan that you can't get out of your head? Is it causing sleep problems or making you jumpy, irritable, or distant? You may have PTSD, & may be able to get help from STRONG STAR. STRONG STAR is recruiting Fort Hood service members for studies using the leading psychological treatments for PTSD. Call 288-1638 or visit us at CRDAMC Rm 1417 or www.strongstar.org.
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