For immediate release FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TEXAS—“You asked, we listened. You want the best medical care, and you want it when you need it. Your Community Based Medical Home and primary care clinic at the main hospital are now your ‘go to’ urgent care centers with a renewed commitment to see you […]
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U.S. Army Operational Test Command sends off senior enlisted advisor to Ft. Irwin
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment bid farewell to its Command Sergeant Major during a virtual Relinquishment of Responsibility ceremony here Tuesday. Command Sgt. Maj. William A. Justice, U.S. Army Operational Test […]
New commanding general takes reins of 13th ESC
By: Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Public Affairs Office FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos) – As COVID-19 movement restrictions loosen, the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command said good-bye to their 26th commanding general. Brig. Gen. Darren L. Werner, outgoing 13th ESC Commanding General, relinquished command to Col. (P) Ronald R. Ragin […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command sends off commander to 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment bid farewell to its commander via social media during a virtual relinquishment of command ceremony Thursday under COVID-19 pandemic conditions. Col. Ronald R. Ragin, who commanded […]
Airborne test jumpers apply risk reduction tests before equipment tests begin
By Mr. Mike Shelton, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — Test jumpers here are making sure Special Operations Forces military freefall (MFF) parachutists can safely use their rucksacks without compromising their missions. Risk reduction testing begins inside vertical wind tunnels, which simulates MFF conditions. Airborne […]
Texas college students explore government job options with equipment testing unit
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Twenty-one students from five Central Texas-area colleges took part in a Career Exploration Day here Tuesday with the Army unit responsible for testing all new and modernized equipment. A short briefing began the day-long event, with […]
