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Friends, Families and troopers gathered at 1st Cavalry Division’s Cooper Field to witness the reins of America’s First Team change hands. Brig. Gen. Michael Bills took command of the 1st Cav. Div. from Maj. Gen. Anthony Ierardi during a ceremony Tuesday. “Command at any level is not only a critical responsibility, but a sacred privilege,” Bills said. “Being honored with command of one of the United States Army’s most storied units, the 1st Cavalry Division, is a duty I accept with the utmost devotion and dedication.” Bills joins the First Team following his tenure as the acting senior commander of 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colo. This is Bills’ first assignment with the 1st Cav. Div., but not his first time at the Great Place. Bills served as the 72nd colonel of the 3rd Ca...» read more
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The Army Marathon 2014Ice-cold rain pelted his skin from the cloudy skies above as he ran. He could feel his heart pounding as he breathed heavily. The feeling in his face and fingers was gone; everything was beginning to feel numb. He continued to push forward, mile after mile. See story, Sports Section.
1st Air Cav units earn division, FORSCOM maintenance awardsA 1st Air Cavalry Brigade unit is in the running for an Army-level maintenance award to be decided this spring. The real story, however, is how they got there.
Commissaries partner with local pig farmersThe Fort Hood commissaries are working with local farmers filling up pig bellies, not trash bins. The commissaries are helping local pig farmers save money on feed while diverting food waste from the landfill and helping support the installation´s Net Zero Waste 2020 initiative through a pig partnership program.
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Commanders detail threats to the AmericasWASHINGTON - Threats to the Americas are increasing just as U.S. military efforts to counter them are constrained by fewer resources, the commanders of U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command told Congress, Feb. 26. “Severe budget constraints are significantly degrading our ability to defend the southern approaches to the United States,” Marine Corps Gen. John Kelly, the Southcom commander, told the House Armed Services Committee in prepared testimony, citing significant degradation in the U.S. ability to stop illegal drugs from reaching American shores and effects on security cooperation with the region.
SMA: Army remains strong despite ‘daunting fiscal challenges’WASHINGTON - Despite “daunting fiscal challenges and strategic uncertainty,” the Army will continue to be the best in the world, the service´s top enlisted advisor told lawmakers. “This past year has brought some significant changes to the Army, including the impacts of sequestration, a government shutdown, furloughs, and the effects of a drawdown and budget reductions,” said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III.
Hagel: Lack of agreements narrows options in AfghanistanABOARD A MILITARY AIRCRAFT - Every day that goes by with no signed U.S.-Afghanistan bilateral security agreement and no status of forces agreement for International Security Assistance Force partners narrows the options available to help the people of Afghanistan after 2014, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said, Feb. 25.
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Exploring Fredricksburg: Main Street offers wining, dining, shopping, moreFREDERICKSBURG - From concerts and museums to cozy bed and breakfasts, Fredericksburg has many things to offer, both in the town and in the surrounding area. But one of the best things about historic Fredericksburg is its Main Street.
TMAS educates kids through literatureThe Military Child Education Coalition Parent-to-Parent Fort Hood Program hosted a Tell Me a Story event Feb. 25 at III Corps Headquarters for a fun night of education and literature for military children. Capt. Alex Brewster, 9th Air Support Operations Squadron, and Capt. Adam Williamson, 712th Ait Support Operations Squadron, both pilots, read “Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot” to more than 30 Fort Hood children before releasing them into groups led by spouses of Fort Hood’s military leaders to discuss the books.
Annual Gatesville fish fry honors military, FamiliesGATESVILLE, Texas – The Gatesville Chamber of Commerce held its sixth annual Military Appreciation Fish Fry Feb. 27, for Soldiers, veterans and their Families from neighboring Fort Hood. “We invite Soldiers and their Families from III Corps and Fort Hood, 1st Cavalry Division and First Army Division West, which is our partnership unit,” said Carla Manning, Gatesville’s military affairs representative.
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Wild West NightThe Fort Hood Officers’ Spouses’ Club hosted the 28th annual Wild West Night Friday at Club Hood. The six-hour event was complete with a Texas-sized baked potato and salad bar and a cash bar for guests to enjoy.
Pet PlatoonThe shelter is located on 80th St. and Engineer Dr. in Bldg. 4902. The Fort Hood Stray Facility is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri. and closed for lunch from noon-1 p.m. The facility is closed on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 287-4675. You can find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/strayanimalfacility.
13th SC(E) conducts leader professional developmentStaff officers from the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) conducted a leader professional development session with professors from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Feb. 27 at the unit’s headquarters building. Patrick Jaska, chair of the Business Computer Information Systems Department, and Nancy
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Army Marathon Successful Despite WeatherTEMPLE - Ice-cold rain pelted his skin from the cloudy skies above as he ran. He could feel his heart pounding as he breathed heavily. The feeling in his face and fingers was gone; everything was beginning to feel numb. He continued to push forward, mile after mile. Finally, he rounded the last curve and he could hear the cheers of the spectators. With his legs aching, Chuck Engle crossed the finish line and came in as the top overall runner with a time of 2 hours, 47 minutes and 1 second during the second annual Army Marathon Sunday in Temple.
3rd BCT start playoff with win3rd Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team used a second-half surge to hold off Air Force, 37-18, in the opening game of the intramural basketball playoffs Monday night at West Fort Hood Physical Fitness Center. After controlling the game throughout, 3rd Eng. Bn. was forced to respond to an Air Force 6-0 run to open the second half, trimming the lead to five points.
Undefeated Shockers on edge of No 1 seedAs March Madness gradually descends upon college basketball, it’s time to put on my bracketologist hat and look at a highly divisive topic: where should Wichita State, which completed an undefeated, 31-0 regular season, be seeded in the NCAA Tournament? First off, time for a disclaimer that acknowledges the incredible achievement an undefeated season truly is. There’s a reason why it’s been 10 years – Saint Joseph’s in 2004 – since it was last done. Almost by definition, an undefeated season suggests that even at a team’s worst night, they were unbeatable.
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Free stadium concert March 13
Department of Defense identification card holders and their Families are invited to a free concert by Tracy Lawrence at 7 p.m. March 13 at Hood Stadium. Lawrence will be joined by opening act Kyle Parks during the free concert, sponsored by the Ben Hogan Foundation for the Fort Hood military community. The doors open at 6 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday.
Celebrity at sub shop opening
Jared Fogle will be attending the grand opening of a new Subway sandwich shop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12 in the T.J. Mills Food Court.
There will be giveaways and a cake served at the event.
Women’s History Month
Join with Division West and the 36th Engineer Brigade host “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment,” in honor of Women’s History Month. The event will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. inside the Grande Ballroom at Club Hood March 19. For more information, call 553-5456 or email eric.j.tizolrivera.mil@mail.mil.
Spring Break Camp set
The Fort Hood Child, Youth and School Services offers the 2014 Spring Break Camp, March 10-14, for children in grades 6-12 who are registered with CYSS.
For more information or to register, call 287-8029.
Department of Defense identification card holders and their Families are invited to a free concert by Tracy Lawrence at 7 p.m. March 13 at Hood Stadium. Lawrence will be joined by opening act Kyle Parks during the free concert, sponsored by the Ben Hogan Foundation for the Fort Hood military community. The doors open at 6 p.m.
Daylight Savings Time
Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday.
Celebrity at sub shop opening
Jared Fogle will be attending the grand opening of a new Subway sandwich shop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. March 12 in the T.J. Mills Food Court.
There will be giveaways and a cake served at the event.
Women’s History Month
Join with Division West and the 36th Engineer Brigade host “Celebrating Women of Character, Courage and Commitment,” in honor of Women’s History Month. The event will take place from 1:30-2:30 p.m. inside the Grande Ballroom at Club Hood March 19. For more information, call 553-5456 or email eric.j.tizolrivera.mil@mail.mil.
Spring Break Camp set
The Fort Hood Child, Youth and School Services offers the 2014 Spring Break Camp, March 10-14, for children in grades 6-12 who are registered with CYSS.
For more information or to register, call 287-8029.
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