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This week, 174 Fort Hood kids, ages 4-11, are participating in crafts, recreation, worship and more during Destination Dig Vacation Bible School at the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel.
Leisure
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Despite a lack of significant rainfall last October and an unparalleled, record-breaking winter storm just two months ago, the famous Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers have arrived!
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TEMPLE – When we first moved to the Fort Hood area two years ago, we were looking for a “forever” home. After 20+ years in the Army, my husband is ready to retire and we found the perfect home in west Temple. Anyone who has purchased a house knows to also take the surrounding areas into cons…
FORT KNOX, Ky. — For Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Woodberry, music has always been a part of his life.
Fort Hood youth are expanding their creative and motor skills at Montague Youth Center by learning how to play the piano through SKIES Unlimited.
Soldiers from across Fort Hood came to have fun, see friends and most importantly, smash the competition. The Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program hosted its annual Super Smash Bros. tournament Saturday at BOSS Headquarters.
Event Calendars
The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Center is in the Copeland Soldier’s Service Center, Bldg. 18010, in Room B308. The SFL-TAP Center is open Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5.p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can obtain more information by calling the Admin De…
The Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Center is in the Copeland Soldier’s Service Center, Bldg. 18010, in Room B308. The SFL-TAP Center is open Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5.p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can obtain more information by calling the Admin De…
Movies and Concerts
Palmer Theater is temporarily closed and all currently scheduled films are cancelled until further notice.
That's Entertainment
While I never really considered myself a huge Dungeons and Dragons nerd like some of my other friends, I have spent many hours reading about and playing a handful of video games that feature Drizzt Drizzt Do’Urden and the Companions of the Hall. Unfortunately, games involving author R.A. Sal…
This week I won’t be doing a specific book review, but more of review on a book activity. Something that I personally love to do, and have found that many of my adult friends and family also enjoy.
“A Quiet Place II” and “In the Heights” are two movies that were displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing their premiere dates over a year. However, they were definitely worth the wait!
Before I acquired an Xbox One, my brother often would tell me about how much he enjoyed “Phantasy Star Online 2” because it reminded him of some of the old games we spent dozens of hours playing.
Traveling Soldier
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NEW BRAUNFELS — Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, wedged between San Antonio and Austin, sits historically German New Braunfels. Founded in 1845 by a German prince, New Braunfels is celebrating its 175th birthday. The town is home to beautiful rivers, lakes and swimming spots, as well as Sc…
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AUSTIN — Well, readers of the Fort Hood Sentinel, this is it. My last Traveling Soldier.
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WIMBERLEY — During a recent pow-wow with my Sentinel co-workers, trying to plan out future ‘Traveling Soldier’ events, we were approached by Col. Myles Caggins, III Corps Public Affairs Officer, with a suggestion. He knew that I liked to go on outdoorsy adventures, and so suggested zip linin…
DRIPPING SPRINGS — For the longest time I’ve wanted to take my girlfriend, Navina Bhatkar, to a specific brewery in Dripping Springs. Because both of us have been fully vaccinated, we finally got the chance plan a trip to Jester King Brewery, an hour and a half drive from Fort Hood.
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KILLEEN — Even though the travel restrictions have been lifted, there’s still nothing like being able to take an afternoon and have fun in your own backyard.
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WACO — As I grow older, and my children get to the age of being able to experience different things, there is one thing that I have to own up to: I live vicariously through my children.
