By Capt. Jordan R. Yano, Test and Evaluation Officer, U.S. Army Operational Evaluation Command FORT IRWIN, Calif. – At the National Training Center, Black Jack Soldiers were reminded of a fundamental truth of modern warfare: the plan rarely survives first contact, and adaptation matters more than adherence. During NTC Rotation 26-02, Soldiers from the 2nd […]
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Truth in Testing: OTC Command Sgt. Maj. Joe Johnson signs off after 30 years of service
By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army Operational Test Command gathered to honor Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr.’s retirement after 30 years of service, in a ceremony here Dec. 16, marked by powerful tributes to his leadership and family. At the front of it […]
Operational Test Command marks senior enlisted transition at Fort Hood
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army Operational Test Command bid farewell to one trusted senior enlisted leader and welcomed another during a change of responsibility ceremony here Dec. 9. Command Sgt. Maj. Joe E. Johnson Jr. relinquished responsibility as OTC’s senior enlisted […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command to hold senior enlisted leader change of responsibility ceremony Tuesday
WEST FORT HOOD, Texas – The U.S. Army Operational Test Command (OTC) will host a Command Sergeant Major Change of Responsibility Ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 9:30 a.m. at its headquarters here. Command Sgt. Maj. David N. Sweeney, formerly the Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Bliss, Texas, and the 1st Armored Division […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: From Test Officer to Hall of Fame — Killeen resident Sara Van Dusen to be honored at West Fort Hood Friday
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 […]
AFSBn-Hood welcomes new commander
By Heather Ashley, Fort Hood Public Affairs Fort Hood Public Affairs FORT HOOD, Texas — Lt. Col. Richard Martinez relinquished command of Army Field Support Battalion–Hood to incoming commander Lt. Col. Walter E. Kruse during a ceremony June 18 at the Rail Operation Center. Col. Stacy L. Moore-Callaway, commander, 407th Army Field Support Brigade, noted […]
