FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos)— The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving one lucky military moviegoer a golden opportunity to see free flicks during December. At a special screening of “The Polar Express” at the Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Reel Time Theater 2 p.m. Nov. 30, all moviegoers will be […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) News Archive
Names of 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers who died in helicopter crash in Afghanistan released
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Department of Defense officials released the names of two 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers who died on Nov.20 while supporting Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Chief Warrant Officer 2 David C. Knadle and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk T. Fuchigami died in Logar Province, Afghanistan, when their helicopter crashed while […]
4th Infantry Division Soldiers test new battlefield smoke generating system
By Capt. Christopher Biddie, Test Officer, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT CARSON, Colorado — 4th Infantry Division Soldiers here finished the final phases of testing a new battlefield smoke-producing system to conceal units during combat. The Screen Obscuration Module (SOM), which can be mounted to any vehicle or used dismounted, produces a billow of […]
82nd Airborne Soldiers test forklift after cargo aircraft airdrop
By Mr. Wayne Lovely, Military Test Plans Analyst, Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate, U.S. Army Operational Test Command FORT BRAGG, North Carolina — 82nd Airborne Division Soldiers are airdrop testing a small forklift system, making way for movement of large amounts of equipment and supplies quickly in austere battlefield conditions. Airdrop operations of the […]
MEDIA ADVISORY – 1st Cavalry Division to conduct recognition ceremony, present Purple Heart
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The 1st Cavalry Division is scheduled to conduct a quarterly Distinguished Service Recognition ceremony Thursday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. in Howze Theater. Retiring Soldiers, outstanding troopers, and volunteers from across the division will be recognized for their contributions to the First Team and the Army during […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) to host quarterly housing town hall
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The next quarterly Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Family Housing Town Hall event will be held at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 7 at Howze Auditorium. Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) leaders will brief the status of issues within their designated unit-sponsored housing areas. Media who wish to […]
