FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The first flight of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers returned to Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) early this morning from the Republic of Korea. A welcome home ceremony was held at 4:15 a.m. this morning on Cooper Field here. Blackjack Troopers are […]
1st Cavalry Division
First Blackjack flight to return from Korea
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The first flight of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers is scheduled to return this weekend from the Republic of Korea. A welcome home ceremony is scheduled for 3 a.m. Sunday morning on Cooper Field here. Blackjack Troopers are returning to Fort Hood (Now […]
MEDIA ADVISORY – First Team to promote deputy commander to brigadier general
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Col. Matthew J. Van Wagenen, 1st Cavalry Division Deputy Commander – Support, will be promoted to brigadier general during a retreat ceremony scheduled for Friday at 2:30 p.m. on Cooper Field here. Van Wagenen recently served as the Commander, Task Force Southeast in Gardez City, Paktia Province, Afghanistan […]
3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team to uncase colors Nov. 20
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TX — The 1st Cavalry Division’s 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team is scheduled to uncase its colors on Monday, Nov. 20 at 11 p.m. on Cooper Field here. Brigade and battalion commanders will perform the honors signifying the brigade’s official return from Kuwait after their nine-month deployment. More than […]
1st Cav. Div to hold change of command, change of responsibility
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The 1st Cavalry Division is scheduled to hold a combined change of command and change of responsibility ceremony at 9 a.m. Oct. 3 on Cooper Field. Maj. Gen John C. Thomson III will relinquish command to Brig. Gen. Paul T. Calvert. Calvert, who was confirmed by the senate […]
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band to perform at Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Salutes
FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), TX — World-famous actor and avid supporter of troops, Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, will be performing today at the Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) Salutes celebration from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Hood Stadium here. The event is free and open to the public. […]
