By Janecze Wright Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — In a historic move reflecting a broader commitment to preserve America’s military heritage, Fort Hood has been renamed in honor of Col. Robert B. Hood — a decorated officer whose legacy embodies courage, integrity and service. Mitzi Huffman, daughter of Hood, conveyed she grappled […]

By Derika Upshaw Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — The holiday spirit came early for many military children this year with the Santa’s Workshop at The Great Place holding their annual Christmas in July event July 24 at the nonprofit’s workshop here. “So we kind of wanted to revamp the event,” said Kismet […]

By Eric Franklin Fort Hood Public Affairs BELTON, Texas — Firefighters from Fort Hood and the Killeen Fire Department spent July 21-23 training in swift water rescue techniques below Belton Lake Dam, taking advantage of rare moving water conditions to strengthen life-saving skills. The Fort Hood Fire Department led the joint training effort, using the […]

DeSoto, Texas — Soldiers from Fort Hood will conduct a team-building training session with the DeSoto High School football team on July 30 at DeSoto Eagles Stadium. The training will focus on the Army Values—loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage—and demonstrate how these principles can help the players achieve their goals […]

FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood, formerly Fort Cavazos, was officially renamed as of June 11. To commemorate this, Fort Hood officials will host a renaming ceremony at 9 a.m. July 28 at the III Armored Corps Headquarters in honor of Col. Robert B. Hood, a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism […]