By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs Officer WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — Kicking off celebrating “50 Years of Operational Testing,” 43 Soldiers and Army Civilian employees here are taking part in an eight-week “Shredder” Weight Loss Challenge. The U.S. Army Operational Test Command is working with FORT HOOD’s Army Wellness […]
Archives for January 2019
CRDAMC’s Centering Pregnancy delivers new model of care for expectant moms
FORT HOOD, Texas–A new pregnancy healthcare method proven to reduce the risk of preterm birth and lead to healthier outcomes for both mom and baby is launching next month at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC). Centering Pregnancy, a 10-session prenatal care model conducted in a small group setting, will hold its first session […]
FORT HOOD officials release condolence statement for 69th ADA Soldier lost in boating incident
FORT HOOD, Texas – FORT HOOD officials released the following condolence statement Jan. 24 for the loss of a 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Soldier, Sgt. Kelton Sphaler, who died in an apparent boating incident Jan. 21 on Belton Lake, Belton, Texas. The incident involved another Soldier who survived and a veteran who is still listed […]
FORT HOOD hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance
FORT HOOD, Texas — III Corps and the 1st Cavalry Division will host a Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Observance from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the FORT HOOD Phantom Warrior Center. The guest speaker will be Rex Thomas, FORT HOOD’s Equal Employment Opportunity manager. The theme for this year’s event is Remember! Celebrate! […]
Operational testing unit hosts first ‘Externship’ with local university college students
By Rosemary C. Gonzalez, Military Personnel Division chief, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — Nineteen Central Texas area college students connected with U.S. Army Operational Test Command mentors as part of the test unit’s Externship Friday. The Externship serves as an opportunity for OTC to reach beyond Central Texas to attract […]
Death of a FORT HOOD Soldier at NTC
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials have released the name of a 1st Cavalry Division Soldier who died from injuries sustained in a tactical vehicle accident Jan. 14 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. Spc. Octavious Deshon Lakes Jr., 22, whose home of record is listed as Buford, Georgia, entered the Army […]
