By Maj. Gabriela Thompson FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – The National Association of Volunteer Programs in Local Government awarded Troopers from 1st Squadron, 3d Cavalry Regiment the Rising to Excellence award for their volunteerism with the Central Texas Partnership in a virtual ceremony earlier today. This is the first time the NAVPLG […]
Fort Cavazos News
1st Cavalry Division Artillery receives new commander
The 1st Cavalry Division will host a change of command ceremony for the 1st Cavalry Division Artillery “RED TEAM” signifying the brigade’s change of leadership Jul. 20 at 8:30 a.m. on Cooper Field at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas. Col. Neil Snyder will relinquish command to Col. Timothy D. Gatlin after commanding […]
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division deploys to Europe.
Story by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Charles Porter, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas. — Approximately 4,200 troopers, primarily composed of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, stationed at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas, will deploy to support […]
1st Cavalry Division receives 44th Medal of Honor recipient
Story by U.S. Army Master Sgt. Miriam Espinoza, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Edward N. Kaneshiro Jul. 5 during a ceremony at the White House in Washington D.C. Kaneshiro, now the 1st Cavalry Division’s 44th Medal […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Soldiers Save Trooper’s Life
Story by U.S. Army Sgt. Brayton Daniel, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs Office FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TX – Three Soldiers are being hailed as heroes for providing immediate aid and saving the life of a Trooper in distress while running along Legends Way at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas, July […]
First Team Career Counselor Excels At Retaining Troopers
Story and Photos by Sgt. Broderick Hennington, 1st Cavalry Division public affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas– Recruiting new Soldiers is a vital function for maintaining the world’s premier volunteer military force, the U.S. Army, but equally important is retaining its most highly qualified Soldiers. The Army recently missed its recruiting goal by […]
