By Capt. Bradden Van Noy, Test and Evaluation Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT HOOD, Texas — Engineer Soldiers just completed testing the Army’s newest explosive that will help them shape the battlefield. Sappers from the 59th Combat Engineer Company – Armored (CEC-A), 36th Engineer Brigade learned […]
Fort Hood News
Lee Brice, Eli Young Band to play free concert for FORT HOOD soldiers, families
FORT HOOD, Texas – Country music performer Lee Brice will be the headliner for the Operation Pizza Taco “A Free All-American Concert” in Hood Stadium here. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the Eli Young Band taking the stage first at 6 p.m. The free concert is scheduled from 6-9:30 p.m. and is open to […]
CRDAMC announces Labor Day operating hours
FORT HOOD, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center administrative offices and clinics will modify hours Sept., 2-5 in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday. The hospital remains open every day for emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services. Monroe and Bennett Health clinics will be closed Friday, Sept., 2. Active […]
FORT HOOD hosts Phantom Warrior Award Ceremony, Luncheon
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD hosted the Phantom Warrior Awards and Luncheon for the second time since 2019 at the Lone Star Conference Center. Formerly known as the Hood Hero Awards, the quarterly ceremony recognizes individual and team contributions to FORT HOOD.
Culinary Outpost Kiosk now permanent
By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. ‘Tian Nevitt FORT HOOD, Texas — The Headquarters of the Department of the Army’s Logistics office has approved for the permanent implementation of a new culinary initiative to maximize the feeding of soldiers and improve dining flexibility, with FORT HOOD being one of the first to experience it. Culinary Outpost […]
Air Defenders test newest Patriot Missile upgrades
By Sgt. 1st Class Jimmie E. Dale, Test NCO, Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate, Fort Bliss, Texas WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico – Sixty-five Soldiers and 135 Government Civilians started a yearlong test on the latest Patriot Missile System upgrade. This upgrade is the newest one since 2018. The Patriot Missile System […]
