By: Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold. 13th ESC Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – In order to support the warfighter, the medical and dental specialists from the 1st Medical Brigade deploy to austere environments across the world. Success depends on not only their technical expertise, but the effectiveness of their equipment. […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) News Archive
Cadre “guard the gate” against indiscipline, corrosive behavior
By Sgt. 1st Class Kelvin Ringold, 13th ESC Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – In the Army, cadre are entrusted to help Soldiers make it through their selected school, course or training opportunity. Cadre are an important part of any training experience, which is why only the best-of-the-best are used at […]
CRDAMC’s Respiratory Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing site closes May 21
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas- Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s Respiratory Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing site will close Friday, May 21. Active-Duty Soldiers, family members, and retirees can seek care and testing for COVID-19 symptoms at their assigned patient-centered medical home. Individuals that need assistance […]
Army Airborne School replaces J-1 training parachute after testing new J-3 chute system
By Sgt. 1st Class Abdiel Kittler and Mr. James Cochran (JC), Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BENNING, Georgia — The Army’s newest airborne paratroopers will soon be learning how to jump using a new training parachute tested here recently. Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) certified test […]
CRDAMC offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments for 12 to 15 year olds
by Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center vaccine team will begin administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to beneficiaries 12 to 15- year-olds May 19. TRICARE beneficiaries or parents of beneficiaries can schedule a vaccine appointment online at www.tricareonline.com or […]
1st Cavalry Division Band to host Armed Forces Day Concert
The 1st Cavalry Division Band will host an Armed Forces Day concert at 7 p.m. May 15th at the Tablerock Amphitheater in Salado, TX. The concert will honor all of our Armed Forces and admission to the concert is free and open to the public. The event will be held outside while incorporating COVID-19 precautionary […]
