FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Families wishing to visit loved ones laid to rest in cemeteries located within Fort Cavazos’ live-fire training areas may do so between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. May 25 during Memorial Day weekend. Visitors may access the cemeteries during this time without prior area access clearance. However, a vehicle pass is required for […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) News Archive
First look: the tanks bound for Washington and the Army’s 250th birthday parade
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The first tanks bound for the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade in Washington, D.C. started moving today. The tanks, which began loading from Fort Cavazos, Texas May 21, are among dozens of armored vehicles departing from the huge central Texas post to take part in the Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration. Most of […]
Fort Cavazos to host “Carry the Load Rally”
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos will host a “Carry the Load Rally” at 9:30 a.m. May 22 at the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Detachment. Carry the Load is a nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring members of the military, law enforcement, firefighters, rescue personnel, and their families. The organization leads annual […]
UPDATE: III Armored Corps loads train bound for Army Birthday 250 celebration in Washington
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Update: The media availability for this event has changed to Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The gate time has changed to 10 a.m., May 21. Please see updated information below. Preparations are underway for the U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday celebration as the first of more than two dozen Abrams main battle tanks […]
CRDAMC modifies hours for the Memorial Day holiday
For immediate release FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center administrative offices and clinics will modify its hours of operation 23-26 May in observance of the Memorial Day federal holiday. Emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services will not be affected and remain open every day. Monroe and Bennett […]
UPDATE: Fort Cavazos celebrates opening first of its kind fitness park
UPDATE: This update is to include the video of the ceremony. FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — GroundPlay Outdoor Fitness Family Park, the first of its kind in the Army, is officially open, following a ribbon cutting ceremony May 16 here. Fort Cavazos leadership and representatives from the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, and Kompan, […]
