By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center urges the community to stay alert for the hidden threat of Pertussis. Pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory infection that continues to pose a serious threat to […]
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From Holiday Stress to Holiday Best: A Wellness Guide for Our Military Community
by Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs Editor’s note: The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has begun a Behavioral Health Initiative to inform the community with information and resources that will help with everyday struggles like stress management, nutrition and physical health, emotional intelligence, and healthy habits. This article focuses […]
Truth in Testing: OTC Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Johnson signs off after 30 years of service
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army Operational Test Command gathered to honor Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr.’s retirement after 30 years of service, in a ceremony here Dec. 16, marked by powerful tributes to his leadership and family. At the front of it […]
Fort Hood commissions Army’s first battery-powered locomotive
By Heather Ashley Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — Installation leadership and representatives from Dominion Energy unveiled, and celebrated, the first 100% battery-powered locomotive in the Army during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 15 at the Fort Hood Rail Operations Center. “We mark a truly historic moment here today, the commissioning of U.S. Army’s […]
B-52 Stratofortress training at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas — B-52 Stratofortress aircraft from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana will conduct training operations involving the release of 500-pound munitions in the Fort Hood impact area from 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 15–19, as part of routine training. The training supports aircrew proficiency and joint readiness and will take place exclusively within designated training […]
CRDAMC receives 4th consecutive Leapfrog Safety grade “A” for safe, high-quality care
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs Fort Hood, Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2025, from the Leapfrog Group, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients. This is CRDAMC’s fourth consecutive safety grade […]
