FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD will host a media event 10:30 a.m. Aug. 14 to announce that FORT HOOD is conducting a limited user test for Soldiers to earn civilian professional credentials and certifications here. Leaders attending the media availability include the Under Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, Sgt. Maj. of the […]
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CRDAMC Nutrition Clinic services promote Army readiness, healthy lifestyles
FORT HOOD, Texas–Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s nutrition therapy clinic is boosting its program offerings with more specialized services and classes to promote lifestyle changes for its beneficiaries. New this year are specialized services in oncology nutrition, obesity and weight management, diabetes and sports nutrition. The reorganization, according to CRDAMC chief dietitian Ruth Manuele, […]
All FORT HOOD ranges are 100 percent contained, training continues
FORT HOOD, Texas – The FORT HOOD Fire Chief Sergio Campos reported that all FORT HOOD range fires are now 100 percent contained. As part of ongoing preventative efforts, the Directorate of Emergency Services Fire Department, Directorate of Public Works and various military units on FORT HOOD will continue to work on all boundaries of […]
Blackwell Range fire crops up after brief respite for firefighters
FORT HOOD, Texas — Less than 24 hours after a quarter inch of rainfall gave FORT HOOD firefighting efforts on northern ranges a respite Monday evening, another wildfire cropped up at the Blackwell ranges Tuesday afternoon sending the post’s firefighters back into action. Following Monday’s rainfall, post officials announced wildfires in the northern training area […]
Blackwell Range fire produces large amounts of smoke
FORT HOOD, Texas — A range fire in the vicinity of Blackwell Range here is producing a large amount of smoke but there is no immediate danger to on-post personnel or structures. Directorate of Emergency Services fire personnel are conducting firefighting operations from the air and ground to suppress and contain the fire. As more […]
FORT HOOD’s range fires 100 percent contained
FORT HOOD, Texas — The fire in the northern portion of the FORT HOOD range is now 100 percent contained. The fire in the southern portion of the range remains within the permanent dud area. FORT HOOD leadership has given units permission to resume live-fire training on all ranges. As a preventative measure, the Directorate of […]
