FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials have released additional information on the April 1 news release from a Department of Defense announcement of a Soldiers’ death who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Sgt. 1st Class John David Randolph Hilty, 44, whose home of record is listed as Bowie, Maryland, entered the Army in April […]
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III Corps and FORT HOOD Senior Commander hosts COVID-19 virtual town hall
FORT HOOD, Texas — The FORT HOOD Senior Commander will host a virtual Facebook town hall at 11 a.m. March 31 here. Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, deputy commanding general, III Corps and FORT HOOD, and Command Sgt. Maj. Adam Nash, Task Force Phantom command sergeant major, will address the latest updates on COVID-19 risk mitigation […]
FORT HOOD conducts COVID-19 response exercise as post continues to adjusts services
FORT HOOD, Texas —Even as the installation and its surrounding communities continue to take measures to help slow the spread of coronavirus, FORT HOOD officials conducted a tabletop exercise March 25 to further test the plans, policies and procedures in battling it.“Nobody wants to go to football practice during halftime,” Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt, III […]
1st MED Brigade to provide medical support for COVID-19 response
The 9th Hospital Center deployed the first wave of medical Soldiers Mar.25, 2020 from FORT HOOD, Texas heading to Fort Dix, New Jersey, where they will begin augmenting the medical professionals in the New York City area in the fight against COVID-19. These units plan and train year-round and remain ready to provide defense support […]
III Corps and FORT HOOD deputy commanding general directs mission essential staffing
FORT HOOD Friends, Family, and Phantom Warriors, As you know, globally and at home the COVID-19 virus has created unprecedented challenges that leaders, both civilian and military, are addressing as they arise. To frame our way ahead I’ll echo Lieutenant General Pat White’s guidance, “We are well positioned to respond to an outbreak in our […]
FORT HOOD confirms Soldier tests positive for COVID-19
FORT HOOD, Texas – As announced by Bell County Health District March 23, the COVID-19 positive case identified as a male, age range 30-39, residing in Bell County, Texas, is a Soldier assigned to 3rd Cavalry Regiment. The Soldier is in self-isolation at his off-post residence. Out of an abundance of caution, other Soldiers who […]
