FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Five Soldiers and five noncommissioned officers from III Corps units across the United States braved sweltering temperatures while competing in the Best Warrior Competition at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas. On day three, troops retrieved magazines for the qualification section, by participating in a series of […]
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Day 2 – III Corps Best Warrior Competition heats up
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Day two of the four-day III Corps Best Warrior Competition at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) included testing the troops’ knowledge and proficiency in land navigation and other Soldier skills. The winner will be announced June 7.
Day 1 – III Corps Best Warrior Competition underway
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — During the first of the four-day III Corps’ Best Warrior Competition June 4, five Soldiers and five noncommissioned officers from III Corps units across the United States, took on the modified Army Physical Fitness Test at #FortHood. The modified APFT is comprised of four events: pull-ups, rope climb, […]
Waterborne airdrop testing complete on 2013 Yamaha FX SHO Advanced Rescue Craft
By Wayne Lovely, Test Officer, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs FORT BRAGG, N.C. — Pararescue and support Airmen of the 306th Rescue Squadron (Air Force Reserve) from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. rigged, recovered, and operated the Yamaha FX SHO Advanced Rescue Craft (ARC) during operational […]
Courses of Clear Creek hosts Grand Reopening Ceremony
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Soldiers, Family members, retirees, DoD civilians, and the Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) community are invited to attend The Courses of Clear Creek grand re-opening from 6-8 p.m. at the club house, Bldg. 52381, off the intersection of Battalion Avenue and Clear Creek Road here. Food […]
Airborne testing final phases complete on smaller laser targeting device
By Mr. Mike Shelton, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs FORT BRAGG, N.C. – The Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) here, in conjunction with elements of the 82nd Airborne Division, completed final phases of Airborne testing for the Laser Target Locator Module (LTLM II) recently. The […]