By Mr. Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs Officer WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – The new commander charged with testing all new and modernized Army equipment systems said Monday he is honored to serve Soldiers. “OTC will continue to provide realistic operational testing to enable our Soldiers – our nation’s […]
Change of Command
MEDIA ADVISORY: New commander to take charge of U.S. Army Operational Test Command Monday
WEST FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — The unit responsible for testing new and modernized Army equipment will welcome a new commander during a change of command ceremony 10 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2024. Incoming Commander Brig. Gen. Shannon-Mikal Lucas arrives to the U.S. Army Operational Test Command as its 32nd commander after serving as the Deputy […]
U.S. Army Operational Test Command holds change of command ceremony
By Michael M. Novogradac, U.S. Army Operational Test Command Public Affairs WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas – (June 30, 2022) Friends, family, and workers of the unit charged with testing equipment to make sure Soldiers fight with the best gear possible held its change of command ceremony Thursday. “My son George […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: U.S. Army Operational Test Command to change commanders Thursday at West Ft. Hood
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 […]
Division West farewells Johnson, welcome Edwards
By Staff Sgt. Edwin J. Pierce, Division West Public Affairs FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — Leaders and Soldiers from across Fort Hood (Now designated Fort Cavazos) and First Army gathered at Cameron Field to say farewell to Maj. Gen. Richard F. Johnson and welcome Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Edwards II during a change […]
UPDATE — MEDIA Advisory: Operational Test Command to promote commander to brigadier general Wednesday
WEST FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — The media event scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2021 to celebrate promoting the commander of the U.S. Army Operational Test Command to brigadier general is cancelled. To escape possible inclement weather, the ceremony is moved to a small space indoors conducive to only family, […]