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 most prized […]

FORT CAVAZOS, Texas – Soldiers at Fort Hood can now enjoy modern meal options with the introduction of the Phantom Centralized HUB, located in the Ironhorse Dining Facility at 41018 Legends Way, here.  This HUB features Phantom Fresh, Culinary Outpost Food Trucks, and an installation meal preparation service. It’s an alternative dining facility for those

Soldiers guide a Bradley Fighting Vehicle onto an Improved Ribbon Bridge during the Remagen Ready 24-1 exercise Nov. 3 at Belton Lake. The IRB creates a floating roadway that allows Soldiers, their vehicles and equipment to cross the waterway safely. (U.S. Army photo by Janecze Wright, Fort Hood Public Affairs) By Janecze WrightFort Hood Public

  Command Sgt. Maj. John McDwyer and Lt. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe, III Armored Corps and Fort Hood command team, pose for a photo with Bill Kliewer, Mary Kliewer and John Footman during the Good Neighbors dinner. The inductees were awarded Phantom Blue blazers with a Fort Hood patch. (U.S. Army photo by Scott Darling,

U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood Commander Col. Lakicia R. Stokes, Directorate of Public Works officials and Camille Wiseman with Texas A&M Forest Service plant a bur oak tree Nov. 9 at the Sportsmen’s Center picnic area, commemorating the 18th consecutive year as a Tree City USA community. (U.S. Army photo Christine Luciano, DPW Environmental) By Christine

Karen Cullum stirs a pot of her Champion Chili at Cowboys 4 Heroes 2023. (U.S. Army photo by John Miller, Fort Cavazos Public Affairs) FORT CAVAZOS, Texas —  Fort Cavazos hosted its Fall Fest 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Oct. 21 near the Phantom Warrior Center here. The fest was open to all military identification holders. Events included a pumpkin patch, arts

Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works Wins National Safety Award Keith Pugh, past president for APWA, and Scott Grayson, chief executive officer for APWA, presented the Directorate of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division with the Exceptional Performance in Safety Award. Mark Branch, Nick Campagna, Brian Dosa, Mike Cruz-Miyasaki, Josh Musselman and Alvis Perry accepted

Community leaders honor, highlight partnership at Fort Hood By Samantha Harms Fort Hood 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 Hood commander, said often throughout his tenure as the garrison commander. Foster was often heard saying it throughout

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

Federal wage grade employees receive 4.75 percent pay increase in Central Texas area By Samantha HarmsFort Hood Public Affairs FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Federal wage grade employees at Fort Hood, and all federal agencies located in the Waco wage area, will officially see a 4.75 percent increase in their paychecks in the coming weeks. “If the