FORT HOOD, Texas — The III Armored Corps and FORT HOOD continues to maintain a heightened level of readiness, with Soldiers training in the field and across the country. “We routinely conduct readiness activities to ensure we are prepared to deploy, if ordered to do so. No deployment order has been given,” said Col. Wayne […]
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4th ID sets up, tears down new command post prototypes at Ft. Carson
By Capt. Demetrius L. Spencer, Test Officer, Mission Command Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT CARSON, Colorado — 4th Infantry Division Soldiers just completed testing a new command post structure as part of the Army’s effort to modernize the division headquarters. “Command Post Infrastructure Integration (CPI2) is the new command post for the […]
Ivy Division Crazy Horse crews test Army’s newest 120mm Abrams Main Battle Tank round
By Maj. Michael P. Brabner, Test Officer, Maneuver Test Directorate, U.S. Operational Test Command Yuma Test Center, Arizona. — Deep in the desert here, two Ivy Division tank crews of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team recently tested the Army’s newest 120mm tactical service round. Under 112 degree-plus heat, they simulated combat missions with full […]
1st Air Cavalry Brigade dismounts in the Netherlands with 598th Transportation Brigade and 16th Sustainment Brigade Ready to Support
By Maj. Vonnie Wright https://www.dvidshub.net/news/410047/1st-air-cavalry-brigade-dismounts-netherlands-with-598th-transportation-brigade-and-16th-sustainment-brigade-ready-support https://www.army.mil/article/252322 1st ACB tows their equipment off the Endurance Vessel in preparation to change it from travel mode to operational mode. Allowing it to be fully mission capable and ready to support in Operation Atlantic Resolve. (Photo Credit: 1st Lt. Alexander Harrell) VLISSINGEN, Netherlands – Aircraft and equipment from the 1st […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: OTC to host 28th Operational Testers’ Hall of Fame induction ceremony Friday
Update as of 11:25 a.m., Oct. 28, 2021 — Masks are currently required on all DoD facilities. By U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — Local news media are invited to the 28th Annual Operational Testers’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony hosted by U.S. Army Operational Test Command here at […]
“Air Cav” career counselor soars above the competition
By. Capt. Taylor Criswell, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas – 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) Soldier takes top prize at 1st Cav. Div. Career Counselor of the Year Competition, Oct. 12-13. Sgt. 1st Class Austin Dunlap, 615th Aviation Support Battalion (ASB), 1ACB, was named 1st Cav. Div. Career […]
