FORT HOOD, Texas – Fort Hood’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host their semi-annual Hood Howdy from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Aug.18 at the Lone Star Conference Center.

Attendees will be able to receive valuable information about the installation, gain more insight about the local military community and meet numerous vendors and representatives from businesses and communities around The Great Place. Giveaways will be distributed throughout the event.

The event is open to all Soldiers, spouses and civilians. Non DOD ID-card holders must obtain a pass from the Marvin Leath Visitor’s Center prior to coming on post.

Media who wish to cover the event should call 254-449-5298 no later than 3 p.m. Aug. 17. On Aug. 18, media will meet a public affairs representative at 9:30 a.m. in the south-side parking lot of the Marvin Leath Visitor’s Center for an escort to the location