CW4 Derrick Anthony Walker FORT HOOD, Texas – FORT HOOD officials have released the name of a Soldier who died of a long-term illness Oct. 5 in San Antonio, Texas. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Derrick Anthony Walker, 40, whose home of record is listed as Roanoke, Virginia, entered active-duty military service in June 1997 as […]
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CRDAMC to host baby expo Oct. 14
FORT HOOD, TX– Carl R. Darnall Army Medical will host its fifth annual baby expo for new and expectant parents from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at the main hospital. The family friendly health fair event boasts more than 50 exhibitors offering resources and products from prenatal through the first year. Baby Expo […]
Soldier for Life, Workforce Solutions partner with new program
By Kelby Wingert, FORT HOOD Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas officials signed a memorandum of understanding Sept. 28 on a new technical certification program for transitioning Soldiers. The new program, which will launch in January 2018, is a result of “Operation Welcome Home” an initiative signed […]
1st Cav. Div to hold change of command, change of responsibility
FORT HOOD, Texas — The 1st Cavalry Division is scheduled to hold a combined change of command and change of responsibility ceremony at 9 a.m. Oct. 3 on Cooper Field. Maj. Gen John C. Thomson III will relinquish command to Brig. Gen. Paul T. Calvert. Calvert, who was confirmed by the senate for promotion in July, […]
FORT HOOD officials partner with Workforce Solutions of Central Texas to assist Soldiers with technical certifications
FORT HOOD, Texas – FORT HOOD transition assistance and Workforce Solutions of Central Texas officials will sign a memorandum of understanding on a new technical certification program for transitioning Soldiers at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Workforce Solutions of Central Texas office in Killeen, Texas. The signing of this MOU represents a rapid expansion […]
1st Air Cavalry Brigade Color Casing ceremony
FORT HOOD, Texas – The 1st Air Cavalry Brigade will be casing its colors on Oct. 5, 2017, at 9 a.m. on Cooper Field at FORT HOOD, Texas. The unit will be deploying to Germany in support of the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) mission Operation Atlantic Resolve. During the nine month rotation, the Air Cav […]
