FORT HOOD, Texas – U.S. Army Garrison – Fort Hood will host a change of responsibility ceremony at 9 a.m. Oct. 16 in the west atrium of the III Armored Corps Headquarters building. Command Sgt. Maj. Loyd A. Rhoades will relinquish his responsibilities as the garrison command sergeant major to Command Sgt. Maj. Kristopher M. […]
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1st Cavalry Division welcomes new commander
FORT HOOD, Texas – Brig. Gen. Chad C. Chalfont assumed command of the 1st Cavalry Division during a ceremony Oct. 7, 2026, at Cooper Field on Fort Hood. Chalfont returns to the First Team after previously serving as the division’s deputy commanding officer-support and deputy commanding general-maneuver from 2022 to 2024. Most recently, he served […]
CRDAMC modifies hours for the Columbus Day federal holiday
For Immediate Release Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center administrative offices and clinics will modify hours for the Columbus Day federal holiday Oct. 9 – 12. The hospital remains open every day for emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services. Monroe and Bennett Health Clinics will be closed on Friday, Oct. 9. Active-Duty […]
Fort Hood tactical low water crossings closed, additional rainfall forecast
FORT HOOD, Texas – All tactical low water crossings at Fort Hood are currently closed due to safety concerns following recent weather conditions. Additionally, heavy rain greater than or equal to 4 inches is forecast to occur on the installation until 10 p.m. Oct. 2. Installation officials made the decision to close the crossings after […]
Fort Hood hosts National Night Out celebration
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 […]
1st Cavalry Division soldiers honor return of historic 7th Cavalry grave marker
CROW AGENCY, Mont. – Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, based at Fort Hood, Texas, participated in a Sept. 29 ceremony at Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument marking the return of a grave marker for an unknown 7th Cavalry soldier. The ceremony brought together representatives from the U.S. Army, National Park […]
