FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT HOOD, Texas — The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Pediatric Clinic will host its annual Sports Physical Rodeo in conjunction with the Army Public Health Nursing Team’s Kidz Fest Saturday, Aug. 2. Kidz Fest will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the hospital atrium and will feature a […]
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Hood renamed to honor an ‘original Phantom Warrior’
By Heather Ashley Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas ─ Two years after a name change, The Great Place is Fort Hood again, honoring a World War I hero, Col. Robert Benjamin Hood. During a ceremony July 28 at the III Armored Corps Headquarters flagpole, Col. Mark McClellan, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood commander, and […]
A legacy remembered: Family of new post namesake reflects on Hood
By Janecze Wright Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — In a historic move reflecting a broader commitment to preserve America’s military heritage, Fort Hood has been renamed in honor of Col. Robert B. Hood — a decorated officer whose legacy embodies courage, integrity and service. Mitzi Huffman, daughter of Hood, conveyed she grappled […]
Holiday spirit comes to Fort Hood midyear
By Derika Upshaw Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — The holiday spirit came early for many military children this year with the Santa’s Workshop at The Great Place holding their annual Christmas in July event July 24 at the nonprofit’s workshop here. “So we kind of wanted to revamp the event,” said Kismet […]
Fort Hood leads swift water rescue training with Killeen firefighters
By Eric Franklin Fort Hood Public Affairs BELTON, Texas — Firefighters from Fort Hood and the Killeen Fire Department spent July 21-23 training in swift water rescue techniques below Belton Lake Dam, taking advantage of rare moving water conditions to strengthen life-saving skills. The Fort Hood Fire Department led the joint training effort, using the […]
Fort Hood brings Army training to DeSoto High School football players, invites Texas high schools to register for March events
DeSoto, Texas — Soldiers from Fort Hood will conduct a team-building training session with the DeSoto High School football team on July 30 at DeSoto Eagles Stadium. The training will focus on the Army Values—loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage—and demonstrate how these principles can help the players achieve their goals […]
