WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony 9 a.m. Thursday. Incoming Commander Col. George C. Hackler arrives to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command as its 31st commander after serving as division chief of the U.S. […]
Fort Hood News
GREYWOLF receives new commander, cases colors
FORT HOOD, Texas — The 1st Cavalry Division will host a change of command ceremony in conjunction with a casing ceremony for 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team “GREYWOLF” signifying the brigade’s change of leadership and deployment to Europe Jun. 30 at 8:30 a.m. on Cooper Field at FORT HOOD, Texas. Col. Justin Y. Reese will […]
First Team Remembers Legacy During Medal of Honor Transfer
Story by Staff Sgt. Ashley Dotson, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – This morning, the 1st Cavalry Division hosted a special ceremony on Cooper Field to transfer the Medal of Honor award presented to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment Trooper, Cpl. Tibor Rubin for his selfless and valorous actions during the Korean […]
Freedom Fest celebration begins tomorrow
FORT HOOD, Texas – FORT HOOD’s Freedom Fest is set from 4 to 10 p.m. June 24 at Hood Stadium located behind the Clear Creek Post Exchange here. Activities are free and open to the public. They include children’s inflatables, beverage sales, food trucks plus a Zoo Imagination station. Cassadee Pope will start the evening off […]
Statement on FORT HOOD fireworks mitigation efforts during Freedom Fest
FORT HOOD, Texas — “Bell County Judge David Blackburn issued a Drought Disaster Declaration for all of Bell County on June 22. The declaration bans the sale or use of fireworks for Bell County unless a permit is obtained, which is mostly limited to public events. Although FORT HOOD is a federal entity and not […]
UPDATE: FORT HOOD hosts annual Freedom Fest celebration
UPDATE: On-post shuttles will be running approximately every 15 minutes from 4 to 11 p.m. DATE: June 17, 2022 2:17:04 PM CDT FORT HOOD hosts annual Freedom Fest celebration FORT HOOD, Texas – FORT HOOD’s Freedom Fest is set from 4 to 10:30 p.m. June 24 at Hood Stadium located behind the Clear Creek […]
