FORT HOOD, Texas — The first flight of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers returned to FORT HOOD early this morning from the Republic of Korea. A welcome home ceremony was held at 4:15 a.m. this morning on Cooper Field here. Blackjack Troopers are returning to FORT HOOD after a nine- month […]
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First Blackjack flight to return from Korea
FORT HOOD, Texas — The first flight of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers is scheduled to return this weekend from the Republic of Korea. A welcome home ceremony is scheduled for 3 a.m. Sunday morning on Cooper Field here. Blackjack Troopers are returning to FORT HOOD after a nine- month rotation […]
82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team airdrop tests Light Armor Vehicle
By Mr. Rod Manke, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs FORT BRAGG, North Carolina – Airborne Calvary Scout Soldiers here are conducting airdrop certification testing on the Light Armor Vehicle (LAV-25A2). The introduction of the LAV-25A2 into the XVIII Airborne Corps’ Global Response Force is an exercise to develop […]
Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate airdrop tests Modified M-1097 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle
By Mr. Rod Manke, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs FORT BRAGG, North Carolina – Soldiers from the XVIII Airborne Corps performed airdrop certification testing on the M-1097 with Modification here recently. The M-1097 modification initial and subsequent Low Velocity Airdrop and Sling Load capability scheduled through March […]
Death of a FORT HOOD Soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas — FORT HOOD officials have released the name of a Soldier who was found unresponsive Jan. 18 at his off-post residence in Harker Heights, Texas. Sgt. Tyler Dylan Compton, 21, whose home of record is listed as Stafford, Virginia, entered active-duty service in October 2010 as an infantryman. He was assigned to […]
Jr NBA hosts military tip-off celebration event at Abrams Gym
FORT HOOD, Texas — NBA and WNBA legends and staff will lead a free Junior NBA youth basketball clinic, parent seminar, coaches seminar and a Hoops for Troops full court basketball game from 1-5 p.m. Jan. 20 at Abrams Physical Fitness Center. The Youth Basketball Clinic is from 1-2:30 p.m. It’s open to all Child and Youth […]
