FORT HOOD, Texas — On March 28, the U.S. Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk II for appointment to the rank of general, and assignment as commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Funk has served as commanding general of III Corps and FORT HOOD since March 2017. “Lieutenant […]
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FORT HOOD Exchange to recognize Vietnam veterans with pinning ceremony March 29
FORT HOOD, Texas – The FORT HOOD Clear Creek Exchange will honor National Vietnam Veterans Day with a Vietnam Veterans pinning ceremony at 11 a.m. March 29 for veterans who served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, at the Clear Creek Exchange, Bldg. 4250, parking lot. All veterans regardless of branch of service […]
Intrepid Spirit Center open house March 22
FORT HOOD, Texas – The Intrepid Spirit Center (ISC) will host its annual open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. Intrepid Spirit Center providers will be demonstrating various services, including biofeedback and art and music therapy. Several community agencies and organizations will be on hand to discuss services and opportunities within the greater […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Ft. Hood Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers to test new Man Transportable Robotic System Thursday
WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — EOD Soldiers with the 737th Ordnance Company and 937th Route Clearance Company will take part in operational testing of a new robot system Thursday. Media are invited to attend testing of the new Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) in the field. The test training scenario dictates the EOD team will […]
82nd Airborne Soldiers conduct airdrop tests of Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
By Mr. James Cochran, Military Test Plans Analyst, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, N.C. — 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers are in the final phases of airdrop testing five configurations of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) here. The JLTV Family of Vehicles is a joint military program […]
FORT HOOD host Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors
Families of Fallen American Military Heroes Gather in Texas for Weekend of Hope and Healing TAPS Seminar Brings Bereaved Adults and Children Together to Form Connections, Learn Coping Strategies and Honor Their Loved Ones ARLINGTON, Va. – March 11, 2019 – Bereaved families of fallen U.S. military service members will come together at the Tragedy Assistance […]