FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood’s Directorate of Emergency Services and Cavalry Family Housing will host the annual National Night Out celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 6 at Phantom Warrior Stadium.

National Night Out is a nationwide initiative designed to increase crime-prevention awareness, strengthen neighborhood spirit, and build partnerships between the community and law-enforcement agencies.

The event is open to all Fort Hood residents, including service members living in the barracks.

Cavalry Family Housing and Fort Hood are partnering with Fort Hood police, the 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood Fire Department, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation; Army & Air Force Exchange Service, United Service Organizations and other installation partners to support the community effort to reduce crime.

Media interested in attending should RSVP by calling 254-449-5298 no later than 3 p.m. Oct. 5.

Attending media should meet by 5:30 p.m. Oct. 6 in the parking lot on the south side of the Marvin Leath Visitors Center, located on T.J. Mills Boulevard. Media will then be escorted to the Phantom Warrior Stadium parking area.