FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT HOOD, Texas – A 5K Remembrance Run/Walk is set for 7-9 a.m. July 1 at Sadowski Field. Each boot represents a service member who has paid the ultimate price defending freedom. A boot memorial will also be on display July 1-10 at Sadowski Field in front of the III Corps Headquarters […]
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FORT HOOD’s Independence Day Celebration
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT HOOD, Texas – FORT HOOD’s Independence Day Celebration is set for 4-10:30 p.m. July 4 in Hood Stadium located behind the Clear Creek Post Exchange. Activities include a military working dog demo, H-E-B Cart Races, Salute to the Nation ceremony, children’s inflatables and live entertainment with opener Mignon Grabois and headliner […]
UPDATE: Family releases statement after services held for retired Gen. Robert M. Shoemaker
Family Statement “Our family would like to offer our most sincere gratitude to the entire FORT HOOD community for the outstanding support and genuine care given to Bob and Tuke Shoemaker. We are deeply honored and impressed by the professionalism of the entire FORT HOOD and III Corps team. We are especially grateful for the […]
Acting Secretary of the Army makes statement on passing of Retired General Shoemaker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT HOOD, Texas — “With the passing of Gen. (Ret.) Robert Shoemaker, the Army and our Nation lost a decorated leader, mentor, advocate and friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. We should never forget his leadership during one of the most difficult times in our […]
FORT HOOD mourns passing of General Shoemaker
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT HOOD, Texas – Former III Corps and FORT HOOD Commanding General retired Gen. Robert M. Shoemaker died at 11:55 p.m. June 21 at Seton Medical Center, Harker Heights, Texas. General Shoemaker assumed command of III Corps in March 1975. In 1977, General Shoemaker was assigned as deputy commander, U.S. Army Forces Command, […]
First Army Division West to change command in ceremony
FORT HOOD, Texas – First Army Division West will conduct a change of command ceremony here at 10 a.m. June 26 on Cameron Field. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, outgoing commander, will transfer command to Maj. Gen. Erik C. Peterson during the ceremony. First Army Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Stephen M. Twitty, will serve as […]
