By Mr. Edward M. Jagodzinski, Test Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command DUGWAY PROVING GROUND, Utah — Soldiers from Fort Drum and Joint Base Lewis-McCord teamed with Marines from Camp Pendleton to test new tactical biological detection and chemical contamination indicator systems here. Soldiers with the 59th Hazard Response […]
Fort Hood News
FORT HOOD officials confirm missing FORT HOOD Soldier returned safely to post
FORT HOOD, Texas – Through a sustained and combined effort from FORT HOOD leadership, Family members, Directorate of Emergency Services personnel, San Antonio Police, Texas Department of Public Safety, Killeen Police and other agencies, Spc. Abram Salas II was returned safely to his unit July 3. Salas, assigned to the FORT HOOD Garrison here, went […]
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. […]
82nd Airborne Soldiers airdrop test new Infantry Squad Vehicle at Ft. Bragg
By Mr. Wayne Lovely, Military Test Plans Analyst, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina – Infantry Soldiers here are testing the new Infantry Squad Vehicle to see if it allows rapid battlefield movement without having to wait on a ride or moving by foot. Soldiers from […]
FORT HOOD releases joint statement with parents and family of Spc. Salas
FORT HOOD, Texas – Officials from FORT HOOD released the following statement on the search efforts for Spc. Abram Salas II. Spc. Salas’ family and FORT HOOD leaders have spoken to the Soldier in the last 24 hours and are actively arranging for his return to the installation. Spc. Salas confirmed he is safe and […]
FORT HOOD officials provide update on search efforts for missing FORT HOOD Soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas — Officials from FORT HOOD released the following information June 28 regarding the ongoing efforts to locate Spc. Abram Salas II. Salas is a FORT HOOD Soldier who went missing June 23, when he failed to report for duty. At this time, Spc. Salas remains in an “Absent-Unknown” duty status. Multiple military and civilian […]
