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CRDAMC Groundbreaking Fact Sheet

CRDAMC Groundbreaking Ceremony Program

(REVISED) By Patricia Deal and Christie Vanover CRDAMC Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Groundbreaking for Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s new hospital is scheduled for Dec. 13, signaling the start of a $534 million project that will consolidate services and enhance access to medical care for thousands of Fort […]

The West Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Clinic formerly became the Russell L. Collier Health Clinic as Collier’s family members and military leaders unveiled the new monument in his honor at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas, Nov. 23, 2010. Pictured left to right: Collier’s son, Hunter; widow, Veronica; daughter, Mary; son, Wayne […]

By Christie Vanover Darnall Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – As small arms fire pinned down a Soldier in Taji, Iraq, Sgt. Russell Collier unhesitatingly laid down his weapon, grabbed his medical bag and rushed through enemy fire to the Soldier’s aid. Collier’s actions on that Sunday in 2004, led to […]