By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – A single case of measles can sideline a Soldier, disrupt a unit, and compromise mission readiness. In today’s interconnected work, vaccination against highly contagious diseases like measles isn’t just a personal health decision; it is a combat readiness imperative. As […]
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CRDAMC modifies hours in observance of Presidents Day
For Immediate Release FORT HOOD, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center administrative offices and clinics will modify hours of operation Feb. 13-16 in observance of the Presidents Day federal holiday. Emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services will not be affected and will remain open. The Monroe, Russell Collier (Active […]
Black Jack Soldiers, Operational Evaluation Command drive Learning at Speed during Army’s first Armored TiC rotation
By Capt. Jordan R. Yano, Test and Evaluation Officer, U.S. Army Operational Evaluation Command FORT IRWIN, Calif. – At the National Training Center, Black Jack Soldiers were reminded of a fundamental truth of modern warfare: the plan rarely survives first contact, and adaptation matters more than adherence. During NTC Rotation 26-02, Soldiers from the 2nd […]
Army’s newest physician assistants finish demanding medical program
By Rodney Jackson, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Phase Two Interservice Physician Assistant Program celebrated the achievements of three Soldiers during the Class 23-3 graduation ceremony Jan. 30. First Lt. Adrian Corona, Capt. Easter Latoria and 1st Lt. Samuel Fite received […]
6-56 ADA validates counter-UAS training during UAV demonstration
By Capt. Russell Shirley-Jones, 69th Air Defense Artillery Public Affairs Officer FORT HOOD, Texas – U.S. Soldiers, assigned to 6th Battalion 56th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, trained alongside civilian personnel during a live unmanned aerial system, UAS, demonstration observed by leaders from III Armored Corps and the 1st Cavalry Division at […]
Fort Hood to break ground on new motor pool facility
FORT HOOD, Texas – As part of a continued effort to modernize facilities and enhance the quality of life for service members, Fort Hood will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Motor Pool 70 at 10:45 a.m., Jan. 30 at Bldg. 19027 on Hell on Wheels Boulevard. The groundbreaking ceremony will be attended by key leaders […]
