FORT HOOD, Texas — The Department of Defense recently approved a request for assistance from the State Department to provide temporary housing, sustainment, and support inside the United States for specified Afghan Special Immigration Visa applicants and their families, and possibly other vulnerable Afghans, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, and Fort Bliss, Texas, in addition to […]
13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command News
Leaders pause, thank Soldiers during appreciation day
By: Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold, 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command FORT HOOD, Texas — The Army is a fast-paced organization, and the operational tempo can often move at the speed of light. Across the force, focusing on the mission can sometimes lead to the Army’s number one priority, its Soldiers, being overstressed and overworked. […]
Dental specialists help test modernized equipment
By: Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold. 13th ESC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – In order to support the warfighter, the medical and dental specialists from the 1st Medical Brigade deploy to austere environments across the world. Success depends on not only their technical expertise, but the effectiveness of their equipment. As the Army continues […]
Cadre “guard the gate” against indiscipline, corrosive behavior
By Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold, 13th ESC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – In the Army, cadre are entrusted to help Soldiers make it through their selected school, course or training opportunity. Cadre are an important part of any training experience, which is why only the best-of-the-best are used at the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment […]
Green Company helps Soldiers gain helpful skills, knowledge
By: Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – Creating positive change on FORT HOOD is something leaders continue to strive for. As the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command incorporates initiatives that have the “Great Place” and the Army on the cusp of a change, identifying the knowledge and […]
Training helps Soldiers recognize, combat extremist behaviors
By: Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold, 13th ESC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas- Success in the Army is dependent on building disciplined, cohesive teams who trust, respect and care for one another. In order to maintain that solidarity, discrimination, hate and harassment must be combated at every opportunity. Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 13th […]
