By Janecze Wright Fort Cavazos Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — What began as an initiative to respond to the recreational needs of single service members nearly 35 years ago, has matured into a robust program that has become an integral aspect of today’s Army. The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program was established within […]

By Blair Dupre Fort Cavazos Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Yoakum-Defrenn Army Heliport, the home of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, is one of the busiest heliports in the Army. While much of the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade mission happens in the air, there is plenty of work being done on the ground, especially […]

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The Fort Cavazos Garrison Commander has ordered all community and family housing residents to implement Mandatory Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures effective immediately and until further notice. “The goal of Mandatory Stage 2 Water Conservation Measures is to reduce the daily water usage by at least 10 percent,” Col. Lakicia Stokes, […]

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos’ Directorate of Emergency Services re-opened West Range Road between Elijah and Manning Mountain roads due the wild land fires are now somewhat contained and moving away from the road. A fire in the House Creek area has burned more than 75 acres and is currently 85% contained. The fire […]

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos’ Directorate of Emergency Services has closed West Range Road between Elijah and Manning Mountain roads due to heavy smoke from wild land fires in the area. West Range Road, on the western portion of the training area, will remain closed until further notice. The Fire Department will continue to […]

By Samantha Harms Fort Cavazos Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Federal wage grade employees at Fort Cavazos, and all federal agencies located in the Waco wage area, will officially see a 4.75 percent increase in their paychecks in the coming weeks. “If the weapons could speak,” shared Oscar Medina, a small arms mechanic with […]