FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The Fort Cavazos Garrison Commander released this statement on the ongoing investigation for the June 14 incident at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. “An incident occurred last night at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area involving an altercation that resulted in a fatal shooting. The incident is currently under investigation. At this […]
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Revolutionizing Operational Testing: The Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Expeditionary Operational Assessment at Fort Johnson
By Cpt. Simeon Blakely, Maj. Thomas Lorenson, and Mr. Thomas Mort, Maneuver Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT JOHNSON, La. — Amidst the evolving landscape of military acquisitions and the Army’s renewed commitment to agile, rapid capability development, the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) has undergone a pivotal Expeditionary Operational Assessment (EOA) in […]
JEMX 2025 underway, allied medical teams sharpen battlefield skills
For Immediate Release JEMX 2025 underway, allied medical teams sharpen battlefield skills by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Julio Hernandez, 55th Public Affairs Company (Combat Camera) FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The annual Joint Emergency Medicine Exercise is in full swing this week at Fort Cavazos. Running June 8-13 this year, the exercise brings together military medical […]
CRDAMC welcomes Solomon, facility dog with a mission to heal and connect
For immediate release FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is proud to welcome its newest—and furriest—teammate during a commissioning ceremony June 13 at 3:30 p.m. in the hospital atrium. Solomon, a 2 ½-year-old black labrador retriever, is serving as CRDAMC’s official facility dog. He joins CRDAMC with a mission to bring […]
Fort Cavazos, CRDAMC Army Public Health urges vaccination for measles
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Fort Cavazos families should be fully vaccinated to protect themselves and our community against this highly contagious virus, following the report of a confirmed case of measles in Bell County, June 3, 2025, according to the Army Public Health Nursing […]
CRDAMC, STRONG STAR Consortium lead the fight against combat-related PTSD
By Rodney Jackson Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – For Soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center and the STRONG STAR program provides access to the latest, most innovative care available for the treatment of this common warfighting mental health condition. Headquartered at […]