By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit charged with testing new gear for the Army held a preventive safety stand down here Aug. 30. “The concentration on this day should be on off-duty accidents and injuries,” said Reginald E. […]
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DLA-Energy staged more than 600,000 gallons of fuel at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) to support FEMA emergency responders
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The Defense Logistics Agency-Energy Americas East, based out of Houston, staged 160 trucks filled with diesel and gasoline at Hood Army Airfield, here, to be used as a Federal Emergency Management Agency fuel staging area in support of disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Since Aug. 27, 100,000 gallons […]
CRDAMC announces Labor Day weekend hours
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s primary care and specialty clinics will modify operating hours in observance of the extended Labor Day weekend. The Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery and Inpatient services are open 24 hours a day. Primary and Urgent Care Services Friday, Sept. 1 A […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) opens new radar approach control center
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — A ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly remodeled Robert Gray Army Airfield radar approach control center will take place 9 a.m. Aug. 31 on West Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos). Guest speakers for the event are Brig. Gen. John C. Ulrich, United States Army Operational Test […]
Army tests fighting load carrier unique to paratroopers
By Mike Shelton, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Fort Bragg, North Carolina — For the first time since their inception, Army Airborne forces will soon be fielding a new fighting load system tailored to the paratrooper’s unique requirements. “The Airborne Tactical Assault Panel (ABN-TAP) was developed with the […]
UPDATE 1: Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) deploys trucks in support of Hurricane Harvey relief
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) received orders to deploy 100 tactical vehicles and personnel to support delivery of relief operations for Hurricane Harvey Aug. 29. The mission will be led by the 13th Sustainment Command Expeditionary. The 100 vehicles and 400 active-duty Soldiers will come from various units across post including […]
