FEATURE STORIES
-
|
|
3rd ACR returns to Iraq to wrap up mission
Soldiers from the 3rd ACR present the colors during a color casing ceremony Aug. 18 on Cameron Field at Fort Hood. The unit is prepared to deploy to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn. Unlike the regiment's previous combat deployments, Soldiers will be assuming an advise-and-assist role.
Complete Story
|
-
|
|
Rail Gunners compete for top shot
Staff Sgt. Gabriel Rivera, a multiple launch rocket systems section chief for Btry. B, 2-20 FA Regt., shoots his 9 mm pistol during the 41st Fires Bde.'s marksmanship competition Aug. 18 at the North Fort Hood Delta Rifle Range.
Complete Story
|
-
|
|
1-82 FA Regt Soldiers, families take part in force protection day
Lt. Col. Miles Brown, commander, 1-82 FA Regt., 1st BCT, 1st Cav. Div., sits with his children as they receive instructions on the Paladin self-propelled howitzer Friday at Fort Hood.
Complete Story
|
-
|
|
Canadians, Guard join in jump
2-38 Cav. Regt. Soldiers takes part in a combat equipment jump Friday at Fort Hood. Members of the squadron are preparing for an upcoming Joint Forces Entry Exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Complete Story
|
-
|
|
'King of the Road' Bn invades BLORA
Soldiers and families of the 180th Trans. Bn., 4th Sust. Bde., 13th ESC, held an organizational day Aug. 18 at BLORA.
Complete Story
|
-
|
|
Fort Hood chaplains, chaplain's assistants, families celebrate 235 years
Timothy Kalvaitis Jr., 12, and William Kalvaitis, 10, show off their teamwork as they paddle to victory in the homemade boat race. The team represented the 73rd Street Chapel and constructed the winning boat from cardboard and duct tape.
Complete Story
|
-
|
|
1st Cav hosts first EFMB in 8 years
Spc. Jeffrey Santos, a medical supply Soldier with 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cav. Div., lifts the last of eight litters onto the back of a light medium tactical vehicle during the 1st Cav. Div.'s EFMB Competition Aug. 10.
Complete Story
|
COMMAND  SPOTLIGHT
-
 |
The recent arrest of a Fort Hood Soldier charged with a series of sexual assaults does not put an end to this particularly tragic crime spree. For the last two months the Killeen Police Department and Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services have been advising women to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution while...
Full Article
|
-
|
The United States Army Sergeants Major Academy's Hall of Honor was established on May 5, 2006. The Hall of Honor is a means of recognizing outstanding individuals who have made significant and long-lasting contributions to the USASMA and the Army's NCO Education System.
Full Article
|
|
OTHER FORT HOOD STORIES
|
HOODHAPPENINGS
-
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month.
Visit the Ready Army Website and learn about the three major tenants of the
Ready Army program
which are "Get A Kit, Make a Plan & Be Informed."
-
Operation Rising Star
Register now to enter the 2010 Operation Rising Star Singing Competition. Participants are judged by a panel and audience members.
Competition will be held September 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd at 7pm in the Phantom Warrior Center, Bldg 194, on 37th Street.
The competition is open to Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard Soldiers and Family members.
For more information call 254-287-6116
-
Red Cross volunteer orientation
Interested in volunteering with the American Red Cross at Fort Hood? The next volunteer orientation session is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 7 in Classroom D, Hospital Education (above the Emergency Room).
For more information or to sign up, call 287-0400 or 288-8144.
-
Coke Zero Music concert
Fort Hood's DFMWR is hosting an event with three national recording artists in a four-hour, heart-pounding national music tour 4-8 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Club Hood Parking Lot.
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to the Coca-Cola Zero Music Tour featuring Lisa Palleschi, Junior and the Jared Mahone Band. This concert is free and open to the public.
For more information, call 286-5342. Club Hood is located at Tank Destroyer Blvd.
& 24th St.
-
Comics on Duty Comedy Tour
The Comics on Duty comedy tour will be 7:30 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Phantom Warrior Center.
This year Comics on Duty features Steve Bills, Tommy Savitt, Dwight Slade and Tom Cotter.
This event is free and open to the public. This performance is intended for adult audiences
For more information, call 286-5342. The Phantom Warrior Center is located on 37th St. in Bldg. 194.
|
|
|
|
