By Eric Franklin Fort Cavazos Public Affairs Office FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos officials put their disaster response capabilities to the test in a full-scale exercise this week, reinforcing their commitment to timely and effective assistance in times of crisis. The exercise kicked off at 8 a.m. July 11 simulating a two-vehicle accident, causing […]
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1st Cavalry Division Hosts Change of Command
Fort Cavazos, Texas – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral will assume duties as commander of 1st Cavalry Division from Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV during a change-of-command ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Cooper Field, July 14. Admiral most recently served as Director of Force Management, overseeing the planning and development of all […]
Fort Cavazos emergency response officials will conduct their annual Full-Scale Exercise
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos emergency response officials will conduct their annual Full-Scale Exercise (FSE) July 11 centered on the theme of wild land fires in the main cantonment area. The exercise consists of various incident sites; first responders from Fort Cavazos and local law enforcement, fire departments and hospitals will conduct the exercise […]
Fort Cavazos welcomes new garrison commander
By Blair Dupre Fort Cavazos Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos welcomed incoming garrison commander Col. Lakicia Stokes and bid farewell to outgoing garrison commander Col. Chad R. Foster in a change of command ceremony July 7. Foster will assume the duties as the III Armored Corps chief of staff in his next […]
1st Cavalry Division hosts Memorial Unveilings and Change of Command
The 1st Cavalry Division will host three memorial unveilings honoring the “First Team” legacy and history at Cooper Field. The memorial unveilings will culminate in the 1st Cavalry Division Change of Command ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Cooper Field, July 14. Timeline for unveilings are as follows: July 12 at 12:15 p.m.: WWII Memorial July […]
Unique adaptive sports event inspires adaptability, confidence in Fort Cavazos youth
By Janecze Wright Fort Cavazos Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The Fort Cavazos Child & Youth Services program held its annual Adaptive Sports event Friday at the Bronco Youth Center. Adaptive sports are recreational or competitive sports adapted or modified to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities. Bernice Strickling, training specialist for CYS, […]
