WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony 9 a.m. Thursday. Incoming Commander Col. George C. Hackler arrives to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command as its 31st commander after serving as division […]
Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) News Archive
GREYWOLF receives new commander, cases colors
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The 1st Cavalry Division will host a change of command ceremony in conjunction with a casing ceremony for 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team “GREYWOLF” signifying the brigade’s change of leadership and deployment to Europe Jun. 30 at 8:30 a.m. on Cooper Field at Fort Hood (Now designated […]
First Team Remembers Legacy During Medal of Honor Transfer
Story by Staff Sgt. Ashley Dotson, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – This morning, the 1st Cavalry Division hosted a special ceremony on Cooper Field to transfer the Medal of Honor award presented to 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment Trooper, Cpl. Tibor Rubin for his selfless and valorous […]
Freedom Fest celebration begins tomorrow
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos)’s Freedom Fest is set from 4 to 10 p.m. June 24 at Hood Stadium located behind the Clear Creek Post Exchange here. Activities are free and open to the public. They include children’s inflatables, beverage sales, food trucks plus a Zoo Imagination […]
Statement on Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) fireworks mitigation efforts during Freedom Fest
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — “Bell County Judge David Blackburn issued a Drought Disaster Declaration for all of Bell County on June 22. The declaration bans the sale or use of fireworks for Bell County unless a permit is obtained, which is mostly limited to public events. Although Fort Hood (Now designated […]
UPDATE: Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) hosts annual Freedom Fest celebration
UPDATE: On-post shuttles will be running approximately every 15 minutes from 4 to 11 p.m. DATE: June 17, 2022 2:17:04 PM CDT Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) hosts annual Freedom Fest celebration FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos)’s Freedom Fest is set from 4 to […]
