The 1st Cavalry Division announces that they will conduct M109A7 Paladin first fire on 16 September 2020. The GREYWOLF Brigade, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, received the new M109A7 Paladin as part of the Army’s continued modernization efforts. The M109A7 Paladin is an enhanced artillery system that offers key-support for a variety of potential […]
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Ft. Bliss Air Defense Soldiers provide data testing new Integrated Air and Missile Defense system
By Lt. Col. David P. McCoy, Test Division Chief, Air and Missile Defense Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, New Mexico — Air Defense Artillery Soldiers recently entered the last phase for operational testing of the newest Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense (AIAMD) system. The test, which validates the […]
1st Cavalry Division celebrates 99th Birthday
FORT HOOD, Texas — Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division are scheduled to hold a ceremonial cake cutting to celebrate the division’s 99th birthday on Sept. 14 at 8:30 a.m. at the 1st Cavalry Division headquarters. Media are invited to attend. Media wishing to attend should RSVP to Master Sgt. Miriam Espinoza at miriam.espinozatorres.mil@mail.mil no […]
1st Cavalry Division provides updates on PV2 Corlton Chee
PV2 Corlton Chee and his family remain foremost in our thoughts. We honor his service and send our deepest condolences to his parents, sisters, fiancé, young sons, extended family and friends. The Chain of Command and U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have initiated an investigation as is required every time a Soldier dies unexpectedly. […]
Death of a FORT HOOD Soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials have released the name of a Soldier who passed away on Sept. 2 after collapsing following physical training on Aug. 28. Pvt. Corlton L. Chee, 25, whose home of record is listed as Pinehill, New Mexico, entered the army in February 2020, as a Tank Crewman, and has […]
CRDAMC Respiratory Drive-Thru modifying operating hours
CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas –Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Respiratory Drive-Thru screening zone located near the CRDAMC Emergency Department will have limited hours during the Labor Day holiday weekend and will permanently change its normal operating hours after that. The RDT will be closed Friday Sept. 4 and Monday, Sept. 7 in […]