By Staff Sgt. Christopher Neu III Armored Corps Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – The 1st Medical Brigade, III Armored Corps is conducting Operation Silver Lightning, a large-scale medical training exercise in a tactical environment to strengthen foundational medical skills and test the use of a subterranean facility. The exercise, which is ongoing until April […]
1st Medical Brigade News
III Armored Corps hosts change of responsibility ceremony
FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas – III Armored Corps will host a change of responsibility ceremony at 9 a.m. June 15 at the III Armored Corps Headquarters flagpole. Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur “Cliff” Burgoyne Jr. will relinquish his responsibilities as III Armored Corps command sergeant major to Command Sgt. Maj. John P. McDwyer. […]
Next generation family of Army medium-size vehicles tested at Ft. Bliss
By Staff Sgt. Jacob Lang, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Fort Bliss, Texas FORT BLISS, Texas — Under the heat of the desert sun, a convoy of military vehicles roll down a dirt trail, kicking up dust and sand as they reach speeds of 45 miles per hour. The vehicles look familiar but are […]
Dental Company Deploys to Europe
FORT HOOD, Texas— Over twenty Soldiers from the 502nd Dental Company (Area Support) have deployed to Europe on a nine-month rotation, in support of U.S. Army Europe-Africa mission requirements. The dental specialists will provide support to U.S. Forces forward deployed in the European Theater and dispersed throughout multiple locations. The 502nd Dental Company is part […]
Medical Company Deploys to Kosovo
FORT HOOD, Texas—Over 30 Soldiers from the 546th Medical Company (Area Support) have deployed to Europe for a nine-month rotation, in support of the NATO Mission in Kosovo (KFOR). The Soldiers will provide treatment and evacuation capabilities to over 3,000 service members from 28 countries. The 546th Medical Company, nicknamed the “Gators”, is part of […]
MEDIA ADVISORY – 9th Hospital Center to host change of command
FORT HOOD, Texas — The 9th Hospital Center is scheduled to hold a change of command ceremony at 10 a.m. December 10 on Sadowski Field. Col. Dave Hamilton will relinquish command to Col. Nate Forrester. Forrester, who previously served here as the 1st Medical Brigade executive officer, comes to the Longhorn Team from the Office […]
