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The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club is a prestigious club; only those who meet its strict standards are inducted into its ranks. Many have tried to gain acceptance into the SAMC and have failed. Two NCOs spent a good amount of time in advance to prepare for the SAMC board and their efforts were worth it. After completing the rigorous selection process, they were inducted as new members of the SAMC Dec. 3, at III Corps Headquarters. “It was a two-year, rigorous process,” said Staff Sgt. Mistie Peña, a Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 89th Military Police Brigade unit supply noncommissioned officer. “I had to go through various boards to prepare, including the Best Warrior Competition, Brigade NCO of the year and a SAMC pre-board. Staff Sgt. Shane Payne, the HHC, 62nd Engineer Battalio...» read more
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Volunteer force of Louisiana Guardsmen trains with 5th AR BDE for deploymentMcGREGOR RANGE, N.M. - The 1st Battalion, 361st Engineer Regiment, Task Force Redhawk, 5th Armored Brigade, Division West, recently conducted three days of counter-improvised explosive device training, as well as a mounted combat patrol live-fire exercise. The Louisiana National Guardsmen of the 927th Engineer Company (Sapper), 769th Engineer Battalion, based out of Baton Rouge participated in the training events alongside TF Redhawk.
Black Jack Families welcome Soldiers homeBlack Jack Families welcome Soldiers home
Salado parade begins, concludes with Soldiers of the Great PlaceSALADO - Soldiers marched down the cold windy street carrying the United States, Army and Texas flags in stride as they proceeded down Royal Street, heading toward Main Street to signify the beginning of the Christmas season Dec. 5 in downtown Salado. The 1st Cavalry Division Band could be seen and heard, immediately following the color guard in the parade, playing cheerful traditional Christmas music along the way as other floats and displays begin to fall in line.
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Defense senior leaders talk spending changesWASHINGTON - The Defense Department´s senior leaders announced changes Dec. 4 in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the Joint Staff designed to save money and better align the department´s structures and resources. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed decisions made as part of the Strategic Choices and Management Review during a press briefing here.
Vice president: U.S.-South Korea alliance key to regional securityWASHINGTON - The security alliance between the U.S. and South Korea is key to the Asia-Pacific region´s peace and stability, Vice President Joe Biden said in Seoul, South Korea. Speaking to Yonsei University students about the U.S. rebalance toward the region, Biden assured his audience of the U.S. commitment.
DoD offers help to meet Syria chemical weapon deadlineWASHINGTON - The Defense Department has offered the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons a technical solution for removing the worst chemical weapons from war-torn Syria by Dec. 31 and is readying the capability for early January if the OPCW accepts, senior defense officials said Dec. 5. Speaking on background to reporters at the Pentagon, the officials described what they called a field-deployable hydrolysis system, or a system that uses heat, water and bleach-like chemicals to turn some chemical weapon components into low-level hazardous waste that can be commercially stored in accordance with environmental laws.
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Cafe, market, garden exceeding standardsGEORGETOWN - Let’s establish something right away – I’m a big fan of food. The key to my love of food is all things fresh – fresh ingredients, fresh ideas and fresh cooking are the ways to go when starting a food adventure for me.
Wrangler Families enjoy Winter WonderlandTEMPLE - As the holiday season approaches once again, the Temple Chamber of Commerce ensured that the Families of deployed Soldiers from Fort Hood knew that they, too, were appreciated this year by hosting their first Operation Winter Wonderland, Sunday. Spouses and siblings of deployed “Wrangler” Soldiers from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) were invited out to the American Legion Post 133 in Temple to enjoy a story time, a visit from Santa Claus and some festive arts and crafts for the children.
Celebration of Love brings holiday cheer to Fort HoodHoliday spirits were high Saturday as volunteers from Fort Hood and the surrounding communities gathered together for the Celebration of Love event to express their appreciation for Soldiers by helping those service members in need during the holiday season. “Some Soldiers may need a little extra help getting ready for the holiday season, so we try to provide something that would help out during this time,” said Michael Ashford, the president and executive director of Celebration of Love. “We provide the makings for a Christmas meal, which includes a turkey, a pie, four cans of green beans, four cans of corn, two boxes of mac and cheese, apple sauce, milk and rice.”
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CRDAMC marks 3rd year of construction. New milestone metIt’s been three years since ground was broken on the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center Replacement Hospital, and now the new facility is quickly approaching a new major milestone: drying-in. Drying-in is the process of weatherproofing a building, which means it receives a new exterior surface, and each element including the foundation, roof and walls are sealed to prevent the entry of water and wind into the building.
Pet Platoon.Pets for adoption. The 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.
5th AR Bde Sisters-in-Arms director shares her story with UTEP ROTCEL PASO - A female Army captain made clear to the cadets at the University of Texas-El Paso Reserve Officer Training Corps, during a 5th Armored Brigade Sisters-in-Arms panel discussion about the Army’s 2020 Integration Nov. 1, that job performance is the key principle of success, regardless of any gender. “Commanding an infantry FSC (Forward Support Company) under Col. Thomas Weiss was one of the most rewarding jobs in my military career,” said Maj. Krista Soria, 5th Armored Brigade executive officer and Sisters-in-Arms director. “What made it successful was that he didn’t treat me or my company based on gender.
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Mat Katz start new seasonWrestlers rolled around the mats of Kieschnick Physical Fitness Center Tuesday with the laces tied tightly and head gear securely strapped on. It could only mean one thing: the Mat Katz were back in action. Wrestling season started up again for Fort Hood’s youth wrestling team, the Mat Katz, in November, and with its return came plenty of fresh faces.
Black Knights receiver shares story of crucial catch in ‘92 Army-Navy gameWEST POINT, N.Y. - The 1992 Army-Navy football game ranks among the best in series history. In front of a crowd of more than 65,000 at Philadelphia’s Veterans Stadium, Army overcame a 17-point second-half deficit to beat Navy, 25-24. The win began a streak of five straight for the Black Knights, their longest victory string in series history. What many remember from that game was Patmon Malcolm’s 49-yard game-winning field goal with 12 seconds left. But what pulled Army to within two points, 24-22, with a little less than 7:30 remaining in the final quarter remains on the record books today.
Football, futbol, football: Baylor lands school’s 1st BCS bidChampionship weekend didn’t quite compare to rivalry weekend in terms of last-second game-winners, but that’s not to say there weren’t compelling moments across the different conferences. Starting in the Big 12, the Oklahoma Sooners pulled off the upset over Oklahoma State in a game that truly lived up to its “Bedlam” moniker. The Sooners – perhaps boosted by the rooting efforts of both Baylor and Texas, which needed a Cowboys loss to be able to have a chance at the conference’s automatic BCS bid – saved their first offensive touchdown of the game for the final possession when Blake Bell connected with Jalen Saunders on a beautiful fade route to the back corner of the end zone for the go-ahead score with 19 seconds remaining.
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