FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos)’s Air Assault School will hold a Memorial/Dedication ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at the school renaming the school after Command Sgt. Maj. Basil L. Plumley who is famous for his role in the la Drang Valley, Vietnam, battle in 1965 […]
Archives for August 2019
3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade supports upcoming deployment
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The Department of the Army announced today the winter 2019 rotation to Afghanistan of the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade, stationed here. The 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade will replace the 2nd Security Force Assistance Brigade as part of a regular rotation of forces to support the […]
Indiana Army National Guard Soldier dies in training accident at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos)
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — At approximately 10 p.m. Aug. 15, an Indiana Army National Guard Soldier died from injuries suffered in a tactical vehicle accident in the training area here. The name of the Soldier is withheld pending notification of next of kin. The U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center, Fort […]
1st Cavalry Division to recognize exceptional Soldiers
The 1st Cavalry Division will hold a Distinguished Service Recognition ceremony Thursday, August 15th at 8:30 a.m. at Cooper Field. Among those to be recognized during this ceremony are a Soldier who saved someone from drowning, two Soldiers who treated an injured motorcyclist, as well as four retirees, and several other Soldiers and Family members […]
First Army Division West host change of command ceremony
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – First Army Division West will host a change of command ceremony at 9 a.m. Aug. 7 on Cameron Field here. Maj. Gen. Frank W. Tate will assume command of First Army Division West from Maj. Gen. Erik C. Peterson, who has commanded the unit since June 26, […]
New 1st Cavalry Division Senior Enlisted Leader named
The 1st Cavalry Division is proud to announce the assignment of Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Thomas C. Kenny as the next Division Command Sergeant Major. Kenny is currently serving as the 25th Command Sergeant Major of the United States Corps of Cadets at West Point. “CSM Kenny is a proven combat leader who has served in […]