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Standing watch over Fort Hood since 1942
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Community members gather at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery Saturday to participate in the seventh annual Wreaths for Vets event, run by the Friends of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery organization, which enables a wreath to be placed at each of the headstones in the cemetery, whether that be by a loved one or someone supportive of veterans. See related story on A7....» read more
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RNLAF squadron reactivates at HoodDutch training at Fort Hood marked its permanence Nov. 25 when the Royal Netherlands armed forces officially reactivated the 302 Squadron at West Fort Hood´s Robert Gray Army Airfield. During the ceremony, which was attended by Minister of Defense for the Netherlands Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, members of the Joint Netherlands Training Detachment cased their colors then immediately uncased the colors for the 302 Sqdn., effectively transitioning the permanent party at Fort Hood from a training element to an active squadron in the Royal Netherlands Air Force´s Defense Helicopter Command.
Colombian delegation visits 3rd Cav RegtFort Hood and the 3rd Cavalry Regiment hosted a delegation of Colombian military personnel sponsored by U.S. Army South Nov. 18-22 on post. The delegation of officers from the Colombian army toured the regiment to learn how troopers in the unit function as a Stryker Regiment. The Colombian army is partnering with the regiment to learn how to build a unit of light armored vehicles.
Airfield Control Group keeps Robert Gray Airfield running smoothlyBudget cuts, sequestration and furloughs are pinching operations across the Army recently, challenging Soldiers and civilians to do things smarter and with fewer people. The Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group at Robert Gray Airfield is a good example of how crews across the Army have buckled down to keep forces strong and ready. The 13 members of A/DACG – all U.S. military veterans – coordinate, plan and execute the movement of more than 10,000 tons of equipment and personnel in and out of Robert Gray Airfield every year.
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NATO envisions post-ISAF train, advise, assist missionGRAFENWOEHR, Germany - At the end of 2014, the International Security Assistance Force´s mission in Afghanistan is scheduled to end, and a new mission will begin. During Europe´s recent combat training conference, the top brass of more than 35 nations outlined a way ahead to prepare for the transition that involves combined and joint training provided by the Joint Multinational Training Command.
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Austin’s best-kept secretAUSTIN - I’ve done a lot of hiking stories for the Sentinel’s Traveling Soldier section, but the hike I recently discovered in Austin has to be the best one yet. The Barton Springs Greenbelt is a massive nature trail, with more than 8 miles of trails and sub-trails to explore.
Air Crews feast in KuwaitThanksgiving lunch at Camp Buehring in Kuwait.
Wranglers volunteer at 24th annual Food for Families driveWrangler Soldiers from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined forces with other Fort Hood units, middle school students, local volunteers and the Killeen Food Care Center for the 24th annual Food for Families drive Nov. 22 at the Special Events Center in Killeen. Killeen Food Care Center co-director Gerald Farris said that they hoped to collect approximately 125,000 pounds of non-perishable food items this year to exceed last year’s total.
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Santa's Workshop: Santa's season beginsThe Christmas season on Fort Hood is officially underway with shopping for Santa’s Workshop beginning Wednesday. Many Fort Hood Families have already done their Christmas shopping at the workshop, and many more will be shopping today and in the upcoming days.
Pet Platoon. Pets for adoptionThe 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.
Engineer Soldiers deliver goods during 4th annual Rugged Ruck MarchMore than 1,500 Soldiers and Family members from the 36th Engineer Brigade took their field gear out of their rucksacks and replaced it with toys destined for the children helped each year by Fort Hood’s Santa’s Workshop, Nov. 27. During the fourth annual Rugged Ruck March, participants, led by their brightly colored brigade commander, Col. Heath Roscoe, lined up behind the brigade headquarters building before marching 3 miles to deliver toys to waiting tactical vehicles.
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OTC Turkey Bowl 2013: Ultimate football takes center stageBefore members of Operational Test Command broke for the four-day Thanksgiving weekend, a certain matter needed to be settled Nov. 27 on the field outside of OTC Headquarters on West Fort Hood: Would the OTC Turkey Bowl trophy reside with the East or with the West this year? In a first-to-21-points format of ultimate football, with two footballs simultaneously being played each round, the East Team emerged victorious.
Defending flag football champs eliminated by Signal TroopSignal Troop, Regimental Support Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment knocked out the reigning post champions, the 720th Military Police Battalion, winning by a score of 14-6 during the post intramural football playoffs Monday night at the Rodney Evans Softball Complex. Despite failing to score a second-half point, Signal Troop’s two touchdowns in the first half gave the team all the points it would need in a low-scoring struggle.
Comprehensive Soldier, Family Fitness uses sports psychology to enhance performance among troopsFORT DRUM, N.Y. - Soldiers across Fort Drum aren’t just focused on building muscles, running faster and improving fitness. They are learning how to perform better, work harder and stay focused, despite the adversities they may face. The 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center helps ensure that community members are at their best, both on and off duty.
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Federal employees have until Monday to enroll in or make changes to your FEHB and FEDVIP coverage and sign up for a FSAFEDS account.
For information on Federal Benefits Open Season, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fedbenefits.
CRDAMC EBHT open house.
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will host an open house in honor of the new 1st Cavalry Division Embedded Behavioral Health Team grand opening at 10 a.m. today in Bldg. 29028 on the corner of Battalion Avenue and 72nd Street.
Embedded Behavioral Health is an early intervention and treatment model designed to promote Soldier readiness.
The model has been shown to improve access to behavioral health care for active-duty Soldiers, supports the mission readiness of the force, and improves the communication between behavioral health professionals and line leaders.
Fort Hood has been dedicated to EBH and providing Soldiers with this proven model of behavioral health care delivery since October 2010, when CRDAMC, with 1st Cav. Div., fielded the first Embedded Behavioral Health team in the 1st Cav. Div. footprint.
Widespread power outage set
A widespread power outage is scheduled for 4-7 a.m. Saturday across several areas on Fort Hood. This outage is required to perform critical maintenance on Fort Hood’s main electrical sub-station.
Housing areas that will be affected by the power outage include: Patton Park, Chaffee Village, Wainwright Heights and all quarters West of 20th Street. The new addition at Wainwright Heights will not be affected by this outage.
Club Hood and its swimming pool, Division West Headquarters, Bronco Youth Center, Central Energy Plant, sewer lift station, motor pools and the East Gate ACP (backup generator on site) will be affected.
The Air Traffic Control Beacon at Hood Army Airfield and barracks, hangars, DS2, sewer lift station, Century Link telephone site, DPW East Area Shop, Central Energy Plant, HAAF ACP, Sprockets Auto Center, Warrior Way PX, bank and AAFES Express nearby will also be affected.
Traffic signals will also be out of service in the affected areas. DES has been notified.
Drivers are cautioned to treat any uncontrolled intersection as a four-way stop.
For more information about the power outage, visit the Fort Hood webpage at www.hood.army.mil or the III Corps and Fort Hood Facebook page.
For information on Federal Benefits Open Season, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fedbenefits.
CRDAMC EBHT open house.
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will host an open house in honor of the new 1st Cavalry Division Embedded Behavioral Health Team grand opening at 10 a.m. today in Bldg. 29028 on the corner of Battalion Avenue and 72nd Street.
Embedded Behavioral Health is an early intervention and treatment model designed to promote Soldier readiness.
The model has been shown to improve access to behavioral health care for active-duty Soldiers, supports the mission readiness of the force, and improves the communication between behavioral health professionals and line leaders.
Fort Hood has been dedicated to EBH and providing Soldiers with this proven model of behavioral health care delivery since October 2010, when CRDAMC, with 1st Cav. Div., fielded the first Embedded Behavioral Health team in the 1st Cav. Div. footprint.
Widespread power outage set
A widespread power outage is scheduled for 4-7 a.m. Saturday across several areas on Fort Hood. This outage is required to perform critical maintenance on Fort Hood’s main electrical sub-station.
Housing areas that will be affected by the power outage include: Patton Park, Chaffee Village, Wainwright Heights and all quarters West of 20th Street. The new addition at Wainwright Heights will not be affected by this outage.
Club Hood and its swimming pool, Division West Headquarters, Bronco Youth Center, Central Energy Plant, sewer lift station, motor pools and the East Gate ACP (backup generator on site) will be affected.
The Air Traffic Control Beacon at Hood Army Airfield and barracks, hangars, DS2, sewer lift station, Century Link telephone site, DPW East Area Shop, Central Energy Plant, HAAF ACP, Sprockets Auto Center, Warrior Way PX, bank and AAFES Express nearby will also be affected.
Traffic signals will also be out of service in the affected areas. DES has been notified.
Drivers are cautioned to treat any uncontrolled intersection as a four-way stop.
For more information about the power outage, visit the Fort Hood webpage at www.hood.army.mil or the III Corps and Fort Hood Facebook page.
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