Story by U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Romey FORT CAVAZOS, TX – Troopers from America’s First Team assembled on Cooper Field to bid farewell as Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV, the outgoing commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, relinquished command to the incoming general, Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral at a ceremony on July […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) News Archive
Community leaders honor, highlight partnership at Fort Cavazos
By Samantha Harms Fort Cavazos Public Affairs KILLEEN, Texas — Complex problems require community solutions. This is a saying that Col. Chad R. Foster, the now-former U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Cavazos commander, said often throughout his tenure as the garrison commander. Foster was often heard saying it throughout community engagements or amongst key leaders, including during […]
Fort Cavazos heightens readiness with full-scale disaster response exercise
By Eric Franklin Fort Cavazos Public Affairs Office FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos officials put their disaster response capabilities to the test in a full-scale exercise this week, reinforcing their commitment to timely and effective assistance in times of crisis. The exercise kicked off at 8 a.m. July 11 simulating a two-vehicle accident, causing […]
1st Cavalry Division Hosts Change of Command
Fort Cavazos, Texas – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral will assume duties as commander of 1st Cavalry Division from Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV during a change-of-command ceremony at 9:00 a.m. on Cooper Field, July 14. Admiral most recently served as Director of Force Management, overseeing the planning and development of all […]
Fort Cavazos emergency response officials will conduct their annual Full-Scale Exercise
FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos emergency response officials will conduct their annual Full-Scale Exercise (FSE) July 11 centered on the theme of wild land fires in the main cantonment area. The exercise consists of various incident sites; first responders from Fort Cavazos and local law enforcement, fire departments and hospitals will conduct the exercise […]
Fort Cavazos welcomes new garrison commander
By Blair Dupre Fort Cavazos Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Fort Cavazos welcomed incoming garrison commander Col. Lakicia Stokes and bid farewell to outgoing garrison commander Col. Chad R. Foster in a change of command ceremony July 7. Foster will assume the duties as the III Armored Corps chief of staff in his next […]
