FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Get ready for an adrenaline-packed day of action, excitement and community engagement as III Armored Corps hosts thousands of Central Texas high school students for the Basic Combat Training Experience and Career Expo March 4 here.
Thousands of Students, Dozens of Military Vehicles and Lots of Action
Approximately 750 student-athletes from local high schools will put their physical and mental toughness to the test in the Basic Combat Training Experience, led by former Drill Sergeants from around III Armored Corps. Meanwhile, other students will explore an impressive display of military vehicles and aircraft, including an M1 Abrams main battle tank and AH-64 Apache helicopter, at the Career Expo.
Don’t Miss These Highlights:
- A thrilling helicopter fly-in.
- A demonstration of the skill of Military Working Dogs.
- Electrifying performances by the 1st Cavalry Division Band.
- Opportunities to interview III Armored Corps Soldiers and learn about their experiences and careers.
Join Us for Media Day
Accredited media are invited to attend this event and capture the excitement of the day. To RSVP, please email iiicorpspaoops@army.mil or call 254-287-6708 by 5 p.m. Feb. 28. A public affairs representative will meet media at the southside parking lot of the Marvin Leath Visitors Center at 8:30 a.m. March 4 for an escort to the event site.
III Armored Corps: America’s Phantom Warriors
With nearly 100,000 Soldiers, 700+ main battle tanks and 1000+ Bradley Fighting Vehicles across 4 divisions, III Armored Corps comprises over 40% of the U.S. Army’s combat power. III Armored Corps Soldiers remain ready to deploy, fight, sustain and win in multi-domain operations anywhere in the world.
Additional Information:
Additional questions about this event can be directed to the Fort Cavazos Media Center. Read more about a past iteration of this event here.
