FORT HOOD, Texas – Due to the recently announced presumptive COVID-19 case announced by Bell County Public Health in Belton, Texas, FORT HOOD officials are recommending that all military, civilians, family members and visitors on post take appropriate action to protect themselves and others from contracting the COVID-19 virus. In response to Bell County’s announcement […]
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Death of a FORT HOOD Soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials have released additional information on the news release from a Department of Defense announcement of a Soldiers’ death who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Spc.* Juan Miguel Mendez Covarrubias, 27, whose home of record is listed as Hanford, California, was killed March 11 when his unit was engaged […]
FORT HOOD prepares for Central Texas COVID-19 response
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD and Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center leadership and staffs are in regular and close communication and coordination with federal, state, local, and private sector health partners to conduct prudent planning in regard to COVID-19. “Currently, military and local area public health officials have seen no evidence of COVID-19 […]
Field Artillery Soldiers test self-propelled Howitzer upgrade reliability
By Capt. Matt Campbell, Test Officer, Fire Support Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs YUMA PROVING GROUND, Arizona — Fourteen Field Artillery Soldiers here tested new breech upgraded components on the M109A7 self-propelled Howitzer, aimed at increasing the system’s overall reliability. The M109A7 is currently fielded to three battalions and will eventually […]
Death of a FORT HOOD Soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive March 5 in his on-post residence. Spc. Christopher Wayne Sawyer, 29, whose home of record is listed as Longview, Washington, entered the Army in October 2017 as a wheeled vehicle mechanic and has been assigned to the […]
It’s Tea Time, Your Highness! Military Kids Invited to Disney Tea Party at the FORT HOOD Exchange
FORT HOOD — It’s tea time! The Army & Air Force Exchange Service invites princes and princesses from far and wide to a Disney Princess Tea Party celebrating “Frozen 2” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 7 at FORT HOOD’s Clear Creek Exchange. Tea and cookies will be served and temporary tattoos will be […]
