The West FORT HOOD Clinic formerly became the Russell L. Collier Health Clinic as Collier’s family members and military leaders unveiled the new monument in his honor at FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 23, 2010. Pictured left to right: Collier’s son, Hunter; widow, Veronica; daughter, Mary; son, Wayne and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ronald Chastain, former adjutant […]
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Medical clinic renamed after National Guard medic at FORT HOOD
By Christie Vanover Darnall Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – As small arms fire pinned down a Soldier in Taji, Iraq, Sgt. Russell Collier unhesitatingly laid down his weapon, grabbed his medical bag and rushed through enemy fire to the Soldier’s aid. Collier’s actions on that Sunday in 2004, led to his own fatal wounds, […]
Russell L. Collier Health Clinic Memorialization – Program
Russell L. Collier Health Clinic Memorialization – Program
Russell L. Collier Health Clinic Memorialization Media Kit
Russell L. Collier Health Clinic Memorialization Media Kit
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Clinic to be renamed after Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran
FORT HOOD, Texas – A combat medic killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom will be memorialized at 3 p.m. Nov. 23 when Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s West FORT HOOD Health Clinic is renamed in his honor. Sgt. Russell Lee Collier was killed Oct. 3, 2004, in Taji, Iraq, when rendering medical aid […]
