By Cpt. Simeon Blakely, Maj. Thomas Lorenson, and Mr. Thomas Mort, Maneuver Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT JOHNSON, La. — Amidst the evolving landscape of military acquisitions and the Army’s renewed commitment to agile, rapid capability development, the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) has undergone a pivotal Expeditionary Operational Assessment (EOA) in […]
Fort Cavazos
Fort Cavazos’ religious services, Central Texas Food Bank continue partnership to bolster food security for families at Great Place
by Shawn Davis, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs. FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Central Texas Food Bank and the Fort Cavazos Religious Support Office continued their strong partnership between the Great Place and its community by facilitating the third on-post drive-thru pantry event Aug. 1 at the Phantom Warrior Stadium parking lot here. “Food insecurities are […]
New commander takes charge at Operational Test Command
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs Officer WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The new commander charged with testing all new and modernized Army equipment systems said Monday he is honored to serve Soldiers. “OTC will continue to provide realistic operational testing to enable our Soldiers – our nation’s […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: New commander to take charge of U.S. Army Operational Test Command Monday
WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024. Incoming Commander Brig. Gen. Shannon-Mikal Lucas arrives to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command as its 32nd commander after serving as the Deputy […]
First Team Soldiers help Army test new Synthetic Training Environment
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers who normally take their Abrams tanks, STRYKER and Bradley combat vehicles to the field are testing a new virtual synthetic training environment indoors. “We’re helping the Army develop its Synthetic Training Environment; what we call STE,” said […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Operational Test Command to promote commander to brigadier general Friday
WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Col. George C. Hackler, commander of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command, will be promoted to brigadier general here Friday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m.. Hackler took the reins of OTC June 30, 2022 as the unit’s 31st commander. Media wanting to cover the event should contact the Operational Test Command […]
