By Maj. Gabby Thompson 3d Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – 3d Cavalry Regiment unveiled the sign outside the 19th Street Chapel, officially renaming it Lucky 16 Chapel in a brief ceremony Oct. 4, here. The renaming is part of a holistic endeavor to spread the regiment’s brand throughout […]
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1st Cavalry Division welcomes home a legend
WICHITA, Ks. — Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun was captured by enemy forces on Nov. 2, 1950 when he volunteered to stay behind to care for wounded Soldiers. On Sept. 25, 2021, he finally returned home. This past week, leaders from 1st Cavalry Division travelled to Kansas to give Chaplain Kapaun a hero’s welcome along […]
People first, mission always at “Air Cav”
By Capt. Taylor Criswell 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Public Affairs Officer FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Air Cavalry Brigade finishes People First Action Week recognizing outstanding individual soldier contributions. Capt. Trevor Schmitt, commander of HHC, held a close-out formation Oct. 1 near the brigade headquarters to […]
1st Air Cavalry Brigade hosts former commander during “CAV Week”
Story by: 1st Lt. Hayley Haka, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Public Affairs Officer FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Lt. Gen. Douglas Gabram, commanding general of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, returned to the place he calls home to celebrate with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB). In honor of the 1st […]
3d Cavalry Regiment troopers focus on resiliency and spiritual fitness
By Maj. Gabby Thompson 3d Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – About 30 troopers from 3d Cavalry Regiment took a break from their daily military lives and headed to Waco for some horseback riding, Sept. 24. 3d Cavalry Regiment unit ministry teams take turns planning monthly resiliency and spiritual […]
Louisiana National Guard joint staff director presents Louisiana National Guard Emergency Service Medal to 3d Cavalry Regiment troopers
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Earlier today, Brigadier General Thomas C. Friloux, director of the Louisiana National Guard joint staff, presented troopers from Regimental Support Squadron, 3d Cavalry Regiment with the Louisiana National Guard Emergency Service Medal in a ceremony here. Before pinning the medals to each trooper’s lapel, Friloux thanked the […]
