By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – The 7240th Medical Support Unit, based in Kirksville, Missouri, officially assumed mission responsibilities from the 7222nd MSU, Tampa Florida, during a Relief in Place/Transfer of Authority ceremony July 15. The ceremony marked the uncasing of the 7240th MSU’s unit […]
Fort Hood News
Keeping Stress in Check
By Cpt. Olisa Umeka, LMSW, Social Work Intern CRDAMC Editor’s note: The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has begun a Behavioral Health Initiative to inform the community with information and resources that will help with everyday struggles like stress management, nutrition and physical health, emotional intelligence, and healthy habits. This article focuses on maintaining […]
Fort Hood Garrison to consolidate official social media accounts
FORT HOOD, Texas –Fort Hood officials will consolidate their more than 16 garrison-services social media accounts to only two official Fort Hood Garrison platforms July 18. This change will streamline and improve installation communication efforts. The two platforms will be the Fort Hood Garrison platform and the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation platform. […]
‘They’re Here’: Fort Hood DFMWR hosts spooky movie night
By Derika Upshaw Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — A cemetery, open field and absolute darkness set the perfect backdrop for the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Horror Movie Night event July 11 at The Courses of Clear Creek. DFMWR chose the original 1982 version of the “Poltergeist,” a supernatural horror […]
Fort Hood Garrison welcomes new commander
By Heather Ashley Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — Col. Mark R. McClellan assumed command of U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood from outgoing commander, Col. Lakicia R. Stokes, July 11 during a ceremony at Sadowski Field outside III Armored Corps Headquarters. McClellan comes to The Great Place from Fort Benning, Georgia, where he served […]
Fort Hood garrison to change command July 11
FORT HOOD, Texas – U.S. Army Garrison – Fort Hood will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony scheduled for 9 a.m. July 11 on Sadowski Field, in front of the III Armored Corps Headquarters. Col. Lakicia R. Stokes will relinquish command to Col. Mark McClellan during the ceremony, which will be officiated […]
