FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Troopers who paid the ultimate sacrifice during wartime were recognized and honored as the 1st Cavalry Division unveiled three new memorials throughout the week coinciding with the Division’s change of command. “This has been in the making for two years,” said Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV, 80th commanding general of […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) News Archive
Passing The Torch
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 […]
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 […]
