By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army Operational Test Command gathered to honor Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr.’s retirement after 30 years of service, in a ceremony here Dec. 16, marked by powerful tributes to his leadership and family. At the front of it […]
Fort Hood News
Fort Hood commissions Army’s first battery-powered locomotive
By Heather Ashley Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — Installation leadership and representatives from Dominion Energy unveiled, and celebrated, the first 100% battery-powered locomotive in the Army during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 15 at the Fort Hood Rail Operations Center. “We mark a truly historic moment here today, the commissioning of U.S. Army’s […]
B-52 Stratofortress training at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas — B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana will conduct training operations involving the release of 500-pound munitions in the Fort Hood impact area from 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 15–19, as part of routine training. The training supports aircrew proficiency and joint readiness and will take place exclusively within designated training […]
CRDAMC receives 4th consecutive Leapfrog Safety grade “A” for safe, high-quality care
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs Fort Hood, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2025, from the Leapfrog Group, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients. This is CRDAMC’s fourth consecutive safety grade […]
U.S. Army Unveils First 100% Battery-Powered Electric Locomotive at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas – In a significant move towards energy resiliency and modernization, Fort Hood will commission the first 100% battery-powered, zero-emission electric locomotive in the United States Army in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Fort Hood railhead. The ceremony marks a new era of energy innovation for the U.S. […]
CRDAMC hosts flu and COVID-19 vaccine event at the Fort Hood Main Exchange
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center For Immediate Release FORT HOOD, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Army Public Health Nursing team will host a flu and COVID-19 vaccination event for all TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries at the Fort Hood Main Exchange from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 13. Flu […]
