WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — Local news media are invited to the 30th Annual Operational Testers’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony hosted by the U.S. Army Operational Test Command here at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15. 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee Ms. Sara Van Dusen, a longtime Killeen, Texas resident, will be honored for her […]
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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 (Now designated Fort Hood), 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 […]
2ID Soldiers test new Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Recon Stryker vehicle
By Mr. Joshua Smith, Test Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Washington — Soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McCord have been taking part in operationally testing the new Sensor Suite Upgrade (SSU) on the M1135 variant Stryker — the Army’s high-speed, high-mobility, armored carrier. Soldiers with the […]
2-7 CAV troopers test new Javelin missile system at Yuma
By Chief Warrant Officer 4 Steven M. Melvin, U.S. Army Operational Test Command YUMA PROVING GROUND, Arizona — Thirty-nine Cavalry Troopers from FORT CAVAZOS (Now designated Fort Hood), Texas just completed training and testing on the Army’s newest anti-tank missile system. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment (Ghost), 3rd Brigade (Grey Wolf), 1st Cavalry […]
Next generation family of Army medium-size vehicles tested at Ft. Bliss
By Staff Sgt. Jacob Lang, 24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, Fort Bliss, Texas FORT BLISS, Texas — Under the heat of the desert sun, a convoy of military vehicles roll down a dirt trail, kicking up dust and sand as they reach speeds of 45 miles per hour. The vehicles look familiar but are […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command welcomes new command sergeant major
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — A new Command Sergeant Major took over the reigns as standard bearer Friday for the unit responsible for testing all new and modernized Army equipment. Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr. arrives to be OTC’s 21st senior enlisted […]
