FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, its primary care clinics, and COVID-19 testing sites will modify hours Oct. 8-11 in observance of the Columbus Day federal holiday. The hospital remains open every day for emergency services, inpatient care, and labor and delivery services. Monroe and Bennett Health […]
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Bell County Sheriff Department Presents Life Saving Award to 1st Cavalry Division Troopers
On Thursday, the Bell County Sheriff Department will present the Life Saving Award to three troopers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Calvary Division for their actions on June 19, 2021, which led to saving the life of a fellow service member. News media are invited to cover the awards presentation at 1 p.m. […]
“Air Cav” chaplain joins forces with behavioral health
Story by: Capt. Taylor Criswell FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – The 1st Air Cavalry Brigade (1ACB) chaplain and the behavioral health officer presented a pre-deployment spiritual readiness and behavioral health brief on Tuesday at the 1st Cavalry Division Memorial Chapel. U.S. Army Capt. Robert Jackson, 1ACB chaplain, and U.S. Army Capt. Samuel […]
3d Cavalry Regiment renames chapel, commemorates rich cavalry history and tradition
By Maj. Gabby Thompson 3d Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – 3d Cavalry Regiment unveiled the sign outside the 19th Street Chapel, officially renaming it Lucky 16 Chapel in a brief ceremony Oct. 4, here. The renaming is part of a holistic endeavor to spread the regiment’s brand throughout […]
1st Cavalry Division welcomes home a legend
WICHITA, Ks. — Chaplain (Capt.) Emil J. Kapaun was captured by enemy forces on Nov. 2, 1950 when he volunteered to stay behind to care for wounded Soldiers. On Sept. 25, 2021, he finally returned home. This past week, leaders from 1st Cavalry Division travelled to Kansas to give Chaplain Kapaun a hero’s welcome along […]
People first, mission always at “Air Cav”
By Capt. Taylor Criswell 1st Air Cavalry Brigade Public Affairs Officer FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 1st Air Cavalry Brigade finishes People First Action Week recognizing outstanding individual soldier contributions. Capt. Trevor Schmitt, commander of HHC, held a close-out formation Oct. 1 near the brigade headquarters to […]
