FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Leaders from the 1st Cavalry Division are scheduled to conduct a retreat ceremony Friday, June 1 at 2:30 p.m. Col. William D. Taylor, deputy commanding general – maneuver, will be promoted to the rank of brigadier general during the ceremony. Media wishing to attend this event should […]
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BlackJack Brigade to hold change of command
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division is scheduled to conduct a change of command ceremony June 1 at 9:30 a.m. on Cooper Field here. Col. Steven J. Adams, brigade commander, will relinquish command to Col. Jeremy S. Wilson. Wilson will be available for a […]
Army tests new portable radiological detection devices, tackles joint service challenges
By Maj. Jason S. Zmijski, Test Officer, Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — To increase battlefield effectiveness and accuracy of current Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) detection capabilities, the Joint Services are updating with a few pieces of new equipment here. […]
Germany-based Stryker Infantry units train on upgrades during operational test
By Mr. Cliff Kummer, Mounted Test Division, Maneuver Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs JOINT MANEUVER READINESS CENTER, 7th ARMY TRAINING COMMAND, HOHENFELS, Germany – In the morning dawn, 2nd Cavalry Regiment (2CR) Scouts surprise-ambushed a world-class opposing force from an unheard of 1,600 meters with their Stryker vehicles poised widely across a […]
COMMENTARY: Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Summer Mega Career Fair to connect job seekers, employers
By Roy, E. Salyer, Human Resources Program Manager, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The job hunt just got easier as the Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program brings employers together all in one spot at the semi-annual Summer […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) equipment testers receive top Adopt-A-School achievement award
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — A certificate of appreciation for reaching top honors with 760 volunteer hours with the post’s Adopt-A-School program was presented here Wednesday to the unit that tests all Army equipment systems. Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) […]
