Feature Stories
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Ribbon cutting at new Fort Hood NEC HQ
Fort Hood Commanding General Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr., cuts the ribbon with Maj. Gen. Jennifer Napper, NETCOM commanding general and NETCOM Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald Williams, as well as NEC leaders, Monday afternoon. The new NEC facility is located in the former Meadows Elementary School.
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Camp gives children voice, hope
A group of campers select pieces of a broken terra cotta pot during the Flower Pot activity at Camp C.O.P.E. During the activity, a counselor breaks the pot and campers select a piece. On the inside, they draw their feelings about deployments or their wounded parent.
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Troops take time to visit Killeen school children, distribute food items
Soldiers of the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) bring in sporting goods for the children of East Ward Elementary School, Jan. 19. The Soldiers also helped distribute food to the students’ families. The 13th ESC is continuing to try and grow its relationship with its adopted school.
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Courtesy patrols watch over Fort Hood; enforce regulations, standards
Sergeant 1st Class Gavin Gile, Headquarters Support Company, III Corps, shows Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur L. Coleman Jr., Fort Hood and III Corps command sergeant major, the few times throughout the day when he had to correct Soldiers for different uniform infractions.
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Bowler celebrates 97th birthday at Fort Hood lanes
Alither "Mae" Stephens, celebrating her 97th birthday, tosses her ball down the lane Jan. 19 at the Phantom Warrior Lanes. Through two rounds, Stephens’ score totaled 232.
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Road closure heading toward Copperas Cove
Tank Destroyer Boulevard closed Wednesday from Clarke Road on Fort Hood to Main Street in Copperas Cove because heavy rain damaged the structural integrity of the Turkey Creek Low Water Crossing.
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Rail Gunners learn to be strong, resilient in learning to cope with everyday stress.
Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 21st Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade, work on an exercise during a master resiliency training class held at Fort Hood, Texas, Jan. 20. During the exercise, the Soldiers wrote down three positive words to help them to focus on positive thinking.
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COMMAND  SPOTLIGHT
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It has been a tremendous experience for Ann and me to serve here at Fort Hood with you. I enjoy the fact that so many of our service members and Families work to be stationed here and so many veterans choose to stay because of the outstanding services Fort Hood provides.
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While the re-enlistment window for all Soldiers with an ETS date on or before Sept. 30 is closing Tuesday, there is still an opportunity for our young Soldiers to continue military service past their ETS date. That opportunity lies with the Reserve Component...
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Many years ago, I attended a family readiness group meeting and had trouble concentrating on the topics being discussed, because there were several children in the meeting with their parents. In an effort to entertain themselves, a few children were busy running and laughing while playing...
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Hood Happenings
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Career Coaches Available
Career Coaches will be available to review resumes and provide feedback in preparation 10am-2pm Jan. 26 at the Comprehensive Soldiers Fitness Training Facility (Bldg. 12012, Spiritual Wellness Center). The service is free, but all applicants must pre-register by calling 289-2089. Participants must bring along a job vacancy announcement they are considering.
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Travel Expo
Plan a trip down to the Leisure Travel Services Travel Expo at the Phantom Warrior Center, 10am-2pm, Jan. 28, and check out what LTS has to offer. The Travel Expo is free and open to all, and attendees even have an opportunity to win door prizes such as tickets to Six Flags, Wolf Ranch and more. For more information call 287-3995 or 532-5292, or stop by LTS, Bldg. 136 (Mon - Fri, 10am-6pm).
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Hood Howdy
DFMWR and ACS presents "A Big Texas-Style Welcome" 10am-2pm Feb. 9 at Club Hood. Event is free and open to everyone. It provides newcomers and the community an abundance of information for their time at 'The Great Place', such as local programs and activities, more than 100 area businesses, housing, emergency services, commissary and medical services. More info: 287-4471.
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Murder Mystery Dinner Theater
Celebrity Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is coming to Club Hood on February 14! This is one of the only comedy murder mystery shows with a cast of celebrity impersonators! The show also features detectives hilariously solving a crime and leading the audience through a trail of clues. 6pm Cocktails and 7pm Dinner and Show. For reservations and more info, call 254-532-5073.
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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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Zumba Classes
Do you have a New Years Resolution to get back in shape? Then, stop by the Abrams Physical Fitness Center each weekday from 1-2 p.m. for free Zumba classes. These free classes are also held Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting at 6 p.m. Come and learn how to dance your way into a fit and trim body this year. For more information, call 285-5459.
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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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