By Lt. Col. Jeron Washington, Senior Test Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Maryland and Delaware National Guard warfighters here are testing a new chemical and biological threat response system that can quickly deploy to contamination sites. “The Army needs to prepare and respond […]
Fort Cavazos News
Harker Heights High School football takes on Killeen High School football in Warrior Week Boot Camp
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) officials and the Harker Heights Recruiting Center will host a showdown between the Harker Heights and Killeen High School Varsity Football Teams during a Warrior Week Boot Camp Experience & Tour beginning at 9 a.m. March 6. The Boot Camp is […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) leadership, Lendlease take actions following housing resident town hall
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos)’s leadership, along with representatives from housing partner Lendlease, conducted a series of town hall meetings during the past week to hear feedback from Soldiers and their Families on issues they are experiencing within their barracks or homes on post. Through these […]
UPDATE W/PHOTO: Former 1st Cav. Div. Soldier to be awarded Distinguished Service Cross
CORRECTIONS AND UPDATES FOR CLARITY IN BOLD. FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — A former 1st Cavalry Division Soldier is scheduled to be presented the Distinguished Service Cross in a ceremony to be conducted on March 20 at 4:30 p.m. on Cooper Field here. Sgt. (Retired) Daniel E. Cowart, who was assigned to […]
Artillery Soldiers test software updates on high-tech targeting system
By Mr. Milan Hevr, Military Test & Plans Analyst, Fire Support Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT SILL, Okla. — Artillery troops here are testing updates to the Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS), while providing feedback on what works and what does not on the sophisticated fire support system. AFATDS provides […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) CG to hold town hall, community engagements to discuss family housing concerns
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The III Corps commanding general will host a town hall at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 in Howze Auditorium as part of an ongoing Armywide effort to inform residents of current policies for resolving issues and to personally connect with Soldiers, Army families and other residents to ensure […]
