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The first returning cohort of Soldiers from the 36th Engineer Brigade celebrated being reunited with their Families Tuesday at Starker Functional Fitness Center. The Soldiers’ reunion came after their completion of a 21-day monitoring period at the Fort Hood Controlled Monitoring Assessment Site, ensuring they were in good health after their deployment to Liberia in support of Operation United Assistance. The 86 redeploying Rugged Soldiers began their mission in October. Lt. Col. La Daryl Franklin, rear detachment commander and deputy commanding officer for the 36th Eng. Bde., spoke at the event. “Before these Soldiers deployed to West Africa, the world was potentially headed toward a global challenge with the spread of the Ebola virus,” Franklin said. “The daily infectious rates in L...» read more
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Army releases investigation results of April 2014 shooting at Fort HoodThe U.S. Army released its months-long investigation into an April 2014 shooting at Fort Hood that left four people dead, concluding that there was nothing in the assailant´s background, medical or military profile that might have provided an early warning for potential violence. On April 2, 2014, Spc. Ivan Lopez-Lopez opened fire at several locations on the sprawling Army installation, killing three Soldiers and wounding 12. Lopez-Lopez took his own life after being confronted by a military police officer.
Programs mitigate RIF effects at Fort HoodWhen garrison civilian employees were notified in a series of town hall meetings last September that a reduction of force was imminent, they also were educated about programs and services available to help those who would be affected. While the news delivered was not the best, garrison officials also offered job search assistance from Workforce Solutions of Central Texas and Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program at the same time.
Liberia mission coming to close, Soldiers coordinate transition back to Fort HoodPAYNESVILLE, Liberia - Sending large engineering vehicles and containers of equipment back from Liberia is a tedious task. There are containers to load, vessels to seal and inspections to pass before a unit can send its gear back to its home station. A unit movement officer is vital to help coordinate the entire process. 1st Lt. Priscilla Ro, a UMO for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 62nd Engineer Battalion, 36th Engineer Brigade, is in charge of transitioning military equipment out of Liberia, in support of Operation United Assistance, Joint Forces Command – United Assistance, at the National Police Training Academy, Paynesville, Liberia.
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CSA says ‘threat of terrorism not going away’WASHINGTON - When the Army began implementing defense cuts in 2011 and 2012, and drawdown operations kicked off in Iraq and Afghanistan, military leadership believed the world would require less intervention on the part of U.S. forces. “Frankly, that´s not happened, and I think that´s the concern,” said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno, speaking at the Association of the United States Army monthly Institute of Land Warfare breakfast, Jan. 22.
Army honors SMA for helping overcome numerous challengesWASHINGTON - “When we have to go talk to Congress, ... there are many times they would much rather hear it from a sergeant major than from a general officer,” Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno said. In his position, Odierno has testified many times on Capitol Hill, and he said that lawmakers often want to hear the Army´s story through the words of a sergeant major because “they know they have sacrificed and gone through what it takes to be Soldiers.”
Software makes out-processing easierFORT JACKSON, S.C. - Beginning in March, out-processing procedures will become a little less complicated for Soldiers. In December, the U.S. Army Installation Management Command released a policy memorandum requiring the use of Installation Support Modules wherever possible in out-processing procedures. The goal is to prevent personnel from having to travel to each office, allowing them instead to “pre clear” certain areas electronically.
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No Airplanes RequiredAUSTIN - Indoor skydiving is quickly becoming a popular past time for people all over the world – it’s an easier, cheaper and safer way to experience the feeling of skydiving, without actually jumping out of an airplane – and iFly is leading the way in indoor skydiving all over the world. I’ve heard about iFly many times now, but haven’t had the opportunity to experience it until a few weekends ago, and I jumped at the opportunity because it seemed extremely fun.
Belton Chamber of Commerce hosts banquetBELTON - Every year, the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet to celebrate the extraordinary efforts and achievements of its citizens and partners. On Jan. 15, members and guests of the chamber came together to attend the 2015 awards banquet at the Cathedral Oaks Event Center. Leadership from the 310th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) was invited to attend the banquet. Among the leaders invited was Col. Tom Clady, the chief of staff for the 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and a resident of Harker Heights.
Cook from artillery regiment takes top honorsWith time ticking away, she rushed to put the finishing touches on her plate of food. She carefully placed the thinly cut potatoes and carrots on top of a piece of chicken, ensuring everything was perfect. Working furiously until the end of the allotted two hours of cooking time, Staff Sgt. Michelle Sippy, a food service specialist with the 67th Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, competed for the title of 2014 Fort Hood Food Service Noncomissioned Officer of the Year Jan. 8-9.
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Mega hiring event sees nearly 6,000A record high of about 5,600 job seekers showed up with resumes in hand to Fort Hood’s Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program’s first mega hiring event of 2015 Jan. 21 at Club Hood to meet with potential employers. At the year’s kick-off event, every room of the building was full of employers and information for job seekers. Close to 180 tables were set up throughout Club Hood’s rooms, with 147 employers, 18 vocational and trade schools and 11 support agencies in attendance.
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Free tax filing offered at Fort Hood Tax CenterThe much-anticipated tax season is here, and to kick off the start of the season the Fort Hood Tax Center held a grand opening ceremony Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m. The ceremony was held at the Tax Center, Bldg. 13, on Support Avenue with Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, III Corps and Fort Hood commanding general, as the guest speaker.
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New Coaches lead Mat KatzTransition and the Army go hand-in-hand, and when the coach of Fort Hood’s wrestling program left for Korea in the fall, two fresh faces stepped in to lead the Mat Katz, a team run through Child, Youth and School Services. James Gonzalez and Brandon Justice, both in 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, were chatting during one of their unit’s organizational days, and they stumbled upon their shared passion for the sport of wrestling.
Fight House leaders prep for pro fightThree of Fort Hood’s combatives instructors – the noncommissioned officer-in-charge, the master trainer and the senior instructor – will each have a spot on a professional fight card scheduled for Feb. 28 at Whiskey Creek Saloon in Harker Heights. Colton Smith, the master trainer with a number of Ultimate Fight Championship fights over the past few years, will be joined by Timothy Farris, the NCOIC, and Matt McKeon, the senior instructor. For both Farris and McKeon, this will be their second professional fight.
NFL bye week blues; basketball ramping upThe week off between the conference championship games and the Super Bowl, put in place in 2004, has always done one thing very well: take a storyline, sometimes significant and sometimes not, and absolutely drive it into the ground. That’s where I feel we are with the Patriots’ latest tangle with the rules and figuring out who’s to blame for the deflated balls used in New England’s game against Indianapolis.
News Briefs
Job Fair - submit resumes now
“Operation Austin”, a job fair sponsored by Austin Chamber of Commerce, will have over 50 companies at Club Hood from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 26, offering numerous job opportunities. Austin chamber estimates companies in the Austin area currently have over 4,200 job vacancies. Interested Soldiers and/or their spouses/family members can upload their resumes now to austinchamber.com/forthood which the chamber will share early with the participating companies. If you have a Linked-in account, the chamber encourages you to list the account information on your resume.
Exchange hours change today
Due to a scheduled store inventory, the Clear Creek Post Exchange hours of operation will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today.
LTS annual Travel Expo
Leisure Travel Services will host its annual Travel Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Phantom Warrior Center. There will be representatives from amusement parks, water parks, visitor’s bureaus and hotels to help plan vacations. For more information, call 287-7310.
Super Bowl watch party
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host a Super Bowl XLIX watch party Sunday at Backbone Lounge. Doors open at 4 p.m., there is no cover charge and it is open to all 18 years and older. For more information, call 532-5073.
“Operation Austin”, a job fair sponsored by Austin Chamber of Commerce, will have over 50 companies at Club Hood from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 26, offering numerous job opportunities. Austin chamber estimates companies in the Austin area currently have over 4,200 job vacancies. Interested Soldiers and/or their spouses/family members can upload their resumes now to austinchamber.com/forthood which the chamber will share early with the participating companies. If you have a Linked-in account, the chamber encourages you to list the account information on your resume.
Exchange hours change today
Due to a scheduled store inventory, the Clear Creek Post Exchange hours of operation will be 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today.
LTS annual Travel Expo
Leisure Travel Services will host its annual Travel Expo from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Phantom Warrior Center. There will be representatives from amusement parks, water parks, visitor’s bureaus and hotels to help plan vacations. For more information, call 287-7310.
Super Bowl watch party
The Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host a Super Bowl XLIX watch party Sunday at Backbone Lounge. Doors open at 4 p.m., there is no cover charge and it is open to all 18 years and older. For more information, call 532-5073.
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