Staff Sgt. Jon Michael Bullard FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive May 13 at his off-post residence in Belton, Texas. He was transported to Baylor Scott and White Hospital, Temple, Texas where he was pronounced deceased May 14. Staff Sgt. Jon Michael Bullard, […]
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FORT HOOD officials test emergency alert system
FORT HOOD, Texas — No emergency currently exists at FORT HOOD. During a monthly test of FORT HOOD’s emergency alert system, FORT HOOD officials activated the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAAWS). The system malfunctioned and did not broadcast the correct test message. FORT HOOD officials are determining how the system malfunctioned.
UPDATE 8: Deliberate search continues for missing Soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials continue to be engaged in search efforts for an individual in a vehicle that was swept into Clear Creek near Turkey Run Road on April 11. FORT HOOD officials are reasonably certain that the missing individual is a FORT HOOD Soldier. “First and foremost, our primary responsibility is locating the Soldier and […]
B-Roll and Photo Package for FORT HOOD, CENTEX full-scale force protection exercise
FORT HOOD, Texas – FORT HOOD emergency responders are testing their active-shooter response techniques during their annual full-scale exercise May 10-11 at the Copeland Soldier Service Center. This is a planned training exercise designed to test FORT HOOD’s ability to rapidly react to an active shooter on post. On May 10, more than 70 role […]
FORT HOOD hosts Facebook COO as speaker for Military Spouse Appreciation Day
FORT HOOD, Texas — Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and bestselling author, will talk about building resilience as individuals and communities working together during FORT HOOD’s Military Spouse Appreciation Day event 2-3 p.m. May 12 at Palmer Theater. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the event is open to all military identification card holders and their […]
Killeen remembers fallen on Memorial Day
KILLEEN — Hundreds of area community members filled the Killeen Civic and Convention Center Monday morning for the Killeen Memorial Day Ceremony to honor fallen American service members. Master of ceremonies Joe Lombardi, of Copperas Cove, welcomed guests by saying, “Memorial Day remains one of America’s most cherished patriotic observances. Read more.
