FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host their semi-annual Hood Howdy from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Aug.18 at the Lone Star Conference Center. Attendees will be able to receive valuable information about the installation, gain more insight about the local military community and meet numerous […]
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Update: Fort Hood identifies Apache pilots lost in mishap
FORT HOOD, Texas – A Fort Hood AH-64E Apache attack helicopter experienced a mishap at approximately 1:40 p.m. Aug. 12 near Salado during a maintenance test flight, resulting in the loss of two Soldiers assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division. The pilots have been identified […]
Arraignment held for Maj. Blaine McGraw at Fort Hood
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – The arraignment for the case United States vs. Maj. Blaine McGraw, 48, was held Aug. 12 at the Lawrence Williams Judicial Center, Fort Hood, Texas. At the arraignment, McGraw was informed of the charges against him. The 5th Judicial Circuit military judge discussed certain rights held by McGraw, such as his […]
Update: Fort Hood aircraft crashes in Salado; Army, local authorities on scene
FORT HOOD, Texas – An AH-64E Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed today in Salado. Two Soldiers are confirmed deceased. Names are being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin. The deceased service members will be transported to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center here. “Our thoughts and deepest sympathies […]
Fort Hood aircraft crashes in Salado; Army, first responders on scene
FORT HOOD, Texas – An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed today in Salado, Texas. Local emergency response services, along with military responders and law enforcement professionals, are actively responding to the scene. “Our immediate priority is securing the site and supporting the initial response efforts,” said Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting […]
Major Blaine McGraw arraignment set for August 12
FORT HOOD, Texas – The arraignment for Maj. Blaine McGraw is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Fort Hood. All media representatives must be escorted by public affairs officials. The arraignment will be broadcast via closed-circuit to a building adjacent to the courtroom for the press. There are no recording devices, to […]
