FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas — Memorial Day weekend visits for families who have relatives buried in cemeteries within the FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood) live-fire training areas are between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 28. Families may visit the cemeteries between these hours without area access clearance. No vehicle pass […]
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New software to enhance battlefield mission command tested at Ft. Bragg
By Mr. Scott Uini, Enterprise & Mission Command Test Division, Mission Command Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — A new Army software package tested here by airborne troopers may impact mission command at all levels on the modern battlefield. The Mounted Mission Command Software Version 3.1, (MMC-S v3.1) aims […]
Great Place redesignates to FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood)
By Janecze Wright FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood) Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas — Fort Hood, better known as the Great Place, was officially redesignated as FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood) in tribute to Gen. Richard E. Cavazos, the first Hispanic American to earn the rank of four-star general, […]
1st Cavalry Division Renames Airfield During Dedication Ceremony
FORT HOOD, Texas – The 1st Cavalry Division, hosted a dedication ceremony in the honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Keith Yoakum and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Defrenn, May. 4 at FORT HOOD. During the Dedication Ceremony, Col. Timothy Jaeger, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Commander, highlighted the significance of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade […]
2023 Gainey Cup
FORT BENNING, Ga. – Troopers assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and 4th Squadron, 3rd U.S. Cavalry Regiment, competed in the 2023 Gainey Cup, May 1 through May 5 at Fort Benning, GA. A competition that honors outstanding performance within the Armor Branch, The Gainey Cup […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command welcomes new command sergeant major
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — A new Command Sergeant Major took over the reigns as standard bearer Friday for the unit responsible for testing all new and modernized Army equipment. Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr. arrives to be OTC’s 21st senior enlisted […]
