FORT HOOD, TX – In a unique event elements of the 1st Cavalry Division’s Artillery are scheduled to conduct a joint live-fire training exercise with the Marine Corps on July 18 at FORT HOOD. The purpose of this event is to strengthen interoperability relationships between the two individual branches of U.S. military. It is critical […]
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MEDIA ADVISORY: IRONHORSE Families get rare chance to observe live-fire exercise
FORT HOOD, Texas — IRONHORSE Troopers from 1st Squadron, 7th Regiment are scheduled to conduct a Family Day event during Gunnery Table VI training July 17 at 9 a.m. on FORT HOOD. This training qualifies Bradley crews on their main weapon system and improves readiness in the 1st Cavalry Division. In addition we will have […]
Pilots, ground troops combine to test new Apache helicopter upgrades
By Capt. Christina Smith, Aviation Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT HOOD, Texas — During the largest Aviation test of 2019, Apache and Unmanned Aerial System pilots joined combat ground forces to test an upgraded Apache helicopter version. The complex operational test of the AH64E Version 6 Apache helicopter upgraded improved target acquisition […]
Army conducts operational test of Joint Air to Ground Missile in Florida
By Capt. Christina Smith, Aviation Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Florida — Air Cavalry Brigade Soldiers from FORT HOOD, Texas became the first to fire the Joint Air to Ground Missile (JAGM) during operational testing along the Florida Gulf Coast shores here. Before traveling to Florida, the 1st Battalion, […]
MEDIA ADVISORY with correct date– 1st Cav. Div. to conduct Spirit of the Cav ceremony
MEDIA ADVISORY with correct date– 1st Cav. Div. to conduct Spirit of the Cav ceremony FORT HOOD, Texas – As part of Cav Week 2019, Central Texas media are invited to attend the Spirit of the Cav Ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, June 7, at 3 p.m. on Cooper Field here. The ceremony will honor 1st […]
MEDIA ADVISORY – 1st Cav. Div. to conduct Spirit of the Cav ceremony
MEDIA ADVISORY – 1st Cav. Div. to conduct Spirit of the Cav ceremony FORT HOOD, Texas – As part of Cav Week 2019, Central Texas media are invited to attend the Spirit of the Cav Ceremony scheduled for tomorrow, June 7, at 3 p.m. on Cooper Field here. The ceremony will honor 1st Cavalry Division […]
