By Maj. Gabriela Thompson FORT HOOD, Texas – The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government awarded Troopers from 1st Squadron, 3d Cavalry Regiment the Rising to Excellence award for their volunteerism with the Central Texas Partnership in a virtual ceremony earlier today. This is the first time the NAVPLG has awarded the Rising […]
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1st Cavalry Division Artillery receives new commander
The 1st Cavalry Division will host a change of command ceremony for the 1st Cavalry Division Artillery “RED TEAM” signifying the brigade’s change of leadership Jul. 20 at 8:30 a.m. on Cooper Field at FORT HOOD, Texas. Col. Neil Snyder will relinquish command to Col. Timothy D. Gatlin after commanding the brigade for two […]
1st Cavalry Division receives 44th Medal of Honor recipient
Story by U.S. Army Master Sgt. Miriam Espinoza, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Edward N. Kaneshiro Jul. 5 during a ceremony at the White House in Washington D.C. Kaneshiro, now the 1st Cavalry Division’s 44th Medal of Honor recipient, was […]
FORT HOOD Soldiers Save Trooper’s Life
Story by U.S. Army Sgt. Brayton Daniel, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs Office FORT HOOD, TX – Three Soldiers are being hailed as heroes for providing immediate aid and saving the life of a Trooper in distress while running along Legends Way at FORT HOOD, Texas, July 11. Cpt. Aaron Mills, commander, Headquarters and Headquarters […]
First Team Career Counselor Excels At Retaining Troopers
Story and Photos by Sgt. Broderick Hennington, 1st Cavalry Division public affairs FORT HOOD, Texas– Recruiting new Soldiers is a vital function for maintaining the world’s premier volunteer military force, the U.S. Army, but equally important is retaining its most highly qualified Soldiers. The Army recently missed its recruiting goal by several thousand, making retention […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Change of Command
FORT HOOD, Texas – The 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command will host a change of command ceremony, passing the colors and command mantle from Brig. Gen. Ronald R. Ragin to Brig. Gen. Sean P. Davis on Friday, 15 July at 8:30 a.m. at Sadowski Parade Field, FORT HOOD, Texas. Ragin will relinquish command after commanding the […]
