by Lt. Col. Matthew McMillan III Armored Corps, Deputy Public Affairs Officer FORT HOOD, Texas – This update corrects errors in the previous statement about how to request a pass for our neighbors who do not have Department of War identification cards. We care about making Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA) accessible to as […]
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Fort Hood tactical low water crossings closed, additional rainfall forecast
FORT HOOD, Texas – All tactical low water crossings at Fort Hood are currently closed due to safety concerns following recent weather conditions. Installation officials decided to close the crossings after observing increased water levels and hazardous conditions across training areas. The closures are in effect immediately and will remain in place until conditions improve […]
Fort Hood soldiers bring U.S. Army Experience to Dallas-Fort Worth high schools
FORT HOOD, Texas – The III Armored Corps Soldiers from Fort Hood are bringing the “U.S. Army Experience – Basic Training Challenge” to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for an action-packed, multiday roadshow from July 27 through July 31. The tour will engage student-athletes across the region in immersive, Army-style team-building events hosted at several independent […]
CRDAMC to host job fair, seeking to fill more than 100 critical positions
For Immediate Release FORT HOOD, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Texas A&M University-Central Texas (Warrior Hall Multipurpose Room on the first floor), E. Campus Drive, Killeen, TX 76549. The hospital is seeking to fill more than 100 […]
B-52 aircraft to conduct munitions training at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas – B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from the 20th Bomb Squadron out of Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, will conduct training operations involving the release of 500-pound munitions in the Fort Hood impact area between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. July 13-16, as part of routine training. The training supports aircrew proficiency and joint […]
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks to host youth football camp for military children at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas – Houston Texans running back Woody Marks will host a special two-day youth football camp for military children ages 6 to 14 from 9 a.m. to noon July 11-12 at Phantom Warrior Stadium. The event is designed to offer more than just athletic instruction. For children growing up in military families-who routinely […]
