By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment welcomed its 28th commander during a change of command ceremony here Thursday. Brig. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor comes to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command as its 28th commander […]
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Media Advisory: U.S. Army Operational Test Command to hold change of command ceremony Thursday
WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army Operational Test Command will hold a change of command ceremony at its headquarters here Thursday at 8:30 a.m. Brig. Gen. William “Hank” Taylor will become USAOTC’s 28th commander, replacing Brig. Gen. John C. Ulrich, who has commanded the unit since July 12, 2016. Ulrich will move on […]
Commentary: Suicide prevention means taking action
By Master Sgt. Tasha J. Wright, NCOIC, Mission Command Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Prevention is defined as the action of stopping something from happening or arising. The most critical part to know is that prevention is an action, something we must actually do. As part of suicide prevention, we take classes and […]
1st Air Cavalry Brigade Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded
FORT HOOD, Texas — The 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division is scheduled to present two Distinguished Flying Cross awards on Aug. 29 at 1:30 p.m. in the 7-17th Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Cavalry hangar. The Distinguished Flying Cross is awarded to a person who, while serving in any capacity with the Armed Forces of […]
False alarm of an Active Shooter on FORT HOOD
FORT HOOD, Texas — At approximately 3:50 p.m. Aug 23, Directorate of Emergency Service police officers responded to a 911 call of an active shooter in a building here. Upon investigating, it was determined there was no emergency. The 911 caller reported the incident upon hearing an internal emergency alarm indicating an active shooter. Police […]
1st Cav. Div. to hail and farewell deputy commanders
FORT HOOD, Texas – Leaders of the 1st Cavalry Division are scheduled to conduct a retreat ceremony Friday at 2:30 p.m. on Cooper Field here. During the ceremony, the division will bid farewell to Brig. Gen. William D. Taylor, Deputy Commanding General – Maneuver. Leaders will also formally welcome Col. Chris Norrie, incoming Deputy […]
