FORT HOOD, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center administrative offices and clinics will modify hours Sept., 2-5 in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. The hospital remains open every day for emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services. Monroe and Bennett Health clinics will be closed Friday, Sept., 2. Active […]
Archives for August 2022
FORT HOOD hosts Phantom Warrior Award Ceremony, Luncheon
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD hosted the Phantom Warrior Awards and Luncheon for the second time since 2019 at the Lone Star Conference Center. Formerly known as the Hood Hero Awards, the quarterly ceremony recognizes individual and team contributions to FORT HOOD.
Culinary Outpost Kiosk now permanent
By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. ‘Tian Nevitt FORT HOOD, Texas — The Headquarters of the Department of the Army’s Logistics office has approved for the permanent implementation of a new culinary initiative to maximize the feeding of soldiers and improve dining flexibility, with FORT HOOD being one of the first to experience it. Culinary Outpost […]
Air Defenders test newest Patriot Missile upgrades
By Sgt. 1st Class Jimmie E. Dale, Test NCO, Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate, Fort Bliss, Texas WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – Sixty-five Soldiers and 135 Government Civilians started a yearlong test on the latest Patriot Missile System upgrade. This upgrade is the newest one since 2018. The Patriot Missile System […]
Production model Infantry Squad Vehicles airdrop tested for long-term ruggedization
By Mr. Blake Bagby, Military Test Plans Analyst, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Airborne equipment testers here are working with aerospace engineers on modifying airdrop rigging techniques because of structural and mechanical changes made by the manufacturer of the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). “Testing […]
FORT HOOD host’s U.S. Army Forces Command Best Squad Competition
FORT HOOD, Texas – U.S. Army Forces Command is holding the Army’s inaugural “Best Squad Competition” at the FORSCOM level here August 15-19 as nine of the Army’s most formidable squads compete from around the country. The squads will compete in various challenging events all over FORT HOOD, testing their physical and mental toughness and […]
