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Standing watch over Fort Hood since 1942
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News
Carter greets troops in Kandahar, praises progressWASHINGTON - As part of his first official trip to Afghanistan as defense secretary, Ash Carter made a stop in Kandahar Sunday to thank U.S. troops there for their dedication to the mission and the progress they and their NATO and Afghan allies have achieved. His visit was to the Train Advise and Assist Command – South, formerly Regional Command – South. The command’s area of responsibility includes the provinces of Kandahar, Uruzgan, Zabul and Daykundi. The 1st Cavalry Division is what is called the TAAC-South framework element, and contributing countries include Romania, Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Australia, Jordan and Georgia. At TAAC-South’s Kandahar Airfield headquarters, Carter told the troops that they are his priority. “You’re what I wake up to every morning,...
Other News
Fort Hood, local leaders discuss educationSmiles and handshakes made their way around the Grande Ballroom Tuesday as Fort Hood leadership met with key individuals involved with the education of the surrounding communities on Day 1 of the Fort Hood Area Education Summit at Club Hood.
3rd Cav Regt completes mission for TF SinaiEL GORAH, Egypt - The cavalry has arrived and as their unit motto suggests, they are “Rarin to Go.” Texas Army National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 112th Cavalry Regiment assumed command of the U.S. Army Security Battalion from the Fort Hood-based 4th Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment during a transfer of authority ceremony held Feb. 18 on the Multinational Force and Observer’s South Camp in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Greywolf troops complete live-fire exercisesAttack helicopters, tanks, infantry and artillery performed harmoniously with each other during the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, combined live-fire exercise Feb. 18 at Fort Hood.
Former WTU Soldier rememberedMore than 100 Soldiers, cadre and Family members of the Warrior Transition Unit gathered at the 73rd Street Memorial Chapel Feb. 18 to celebrate the life of former WTU Soldier, Spc. Jason Kruszczynski, who died Jan. 27.
Army EOD techs clear mines found near Texas barnBROWNWOOD - Soldiers from the 79th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion destroyed a World War II era landmine found here Feb. 11. U.S. Army EOD technicians from two Fort Hood, Texas-based EOD companies were called in when an anti-tank landmine was discovered in a dirt roadway by the owners of a home in Brown County.
Civilians awarded Marechaussee for dedication to military policeSince the first days of the Army, there have been Soldiers tasked with the responsibility of policing the force and maintaining order. Gen. George Washington first formed the Marechaussee Corps at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, as a light mounted dragoon troop tasked to carry out the important mission of apprehending deserters, rioters and stragglers.
NDIA names OTC major military tester of yearThe National Defense Industrial Association has selected Maj. Steve Power, U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Maneuver Support and Sustainment Test Directorate, as the 2015 Military Tester of the Year.
Cav command post prepares in desertFORT IRWIN, Calif. - It’s 8:15 p.m. at the 1st Cavalry Division Tactical Command Post. Roughly 20 senior troopers are in a meeting going over the day’s events. They are crowded into a side room of the portable tent system that makes up the DTAC. They have been working since the sun came up.
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Phantom Voices
Tax season is officially underway. How do you plan on spending your tax refund this year?
“We’ll probably put it in savings.” Sgt. 1st Class Steven Ratcliff, 3rd Cav. Regt.
“I plan on putting it straight in the bank.” Marty Nugent, civilian
“I’m saving everything.” Pfc. Camron Madden, 1st ACB
“Paying off some credit card debt.” Josh Ivie, civilian
“Going to get some household items … and I’ll be saving a lot of it, too.” Spc. Michael Pollock, 36th Eng. Bde.
News Briefs
Job Fair today
“Operation Austin,” a job fair sponsored by Austin Chamber of Commerce, will have more than 60 companies at Club Hood from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today.
Austin chamber estimates companies in the Austin area currently have over 4,200 job vacancies.
A breakout panel session regarding entrepreneurship will also be held. Both Bunker Austin and Tech Ranch Austin will be hold presentations to interested veterans/Soldiers on available entrepreneurship opportunities in Austin; there will be a question and answer session as well. F7, a women-centered entrepreneurship group will also hold a focus group session.
Limited parking is available at Club Hood, but with most restricted to handicapped, Club Hood employees and job fair workers/exhibitors. Soldiers and other job seekers attending the job fair must park on 22nd and 23rd Streets between Old Battalion and Battalion Avenues (east of Division West Headquarters) or at Hood Stadium off Clear Creek behind the Exchange.
Free shuttle buses will transport job fair attendees to and from Club Hood. This event is open to the public, however, members of the community wishing to attend must obtain a separate vehicle pass for this event at the Visitor Welcome Center and then also use the designated parking areas for the shuttle bus transportation.
Road closure
Old Georgetown Road will be closed to through traffic from Elijah Road to West Range Road, and the bridge closure itself is located near Royalty Ridge Road. All tanks trails along the roadway will remain open throughout the construction repairs. The road should be re-opened by the end of March.
All traffic from the North Fort Hood and the Gatesville area need to use West Range Road or FM 116 to Tank Destroyer Boulevard. The traffic from main cantonment should use Tank Destroyer Boulevard or East Range Road if they plan on going north through post.
Water conservation in effect
Due to low water levels in Belton Lake, Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1, has requested that their customers implement water conservation measures. As a result, Fort Hood is implementing Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan and will publish an operations order to that effect. The following water supply management measures will be required of all Soldiers, civilians and contractors who work or reside on Fort Hood:
• No watering of all types of landscaping between the hours of 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. No water runoff allowed from areas being watered.
• Minimize the use of water for irrigation of landscaping and vehicle washing, and do not waste potable water.
• No use of potable water to wash driveways, sidewalks, or buildings for general cleaning.
• Report all water leaks to Directorate of Public Works at 287-2113.
• Exceptions may be authorized by the Director of Public Works or Garrison commander for certain activities. The goal of Stage 1 is to reduce daily water usage by at least 5 percent. Stage 1 measures will remain in effect until the order is rescinded or additional conservation measures are implemented.
For more information, call DPW Environmental at 287-6499.
“Operation Austin,” a job fair sponsored by Austin Chamber of Commerce, will have more than 60 companies at Club Hood from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today.
Austin chamber estimates companies in the Austin area currently have over 4,200 job vacancies.
A breakout panel session regarding entrepreneurship will also be held. Both Bunker Austin and Tech Ranch Austin will be hold presentations to interested veterans/Soldiers on available entrepreneurship opportunities in Austin; there will be a question and answer session as well. F7, a women-centered entrepreneurship group will also hold a focus group session.
Limited parking is available at Club Hood, but with most restricted to handicapped, Club Hood employees and job fair workers/exhibitors. Soldiers and other job seekers attending the job fair must park on 22nd and 23rd Streets between Old Battalion and Battalion Avenues (east of Division West Headquarters) or at Hood Stadium off Clear Creek behind the Exchange.
Free shuttle buses will transport job fair attendees to and from Club Hood. This event is open to the public, however, members of the community wishing to attend must obtain a separate vehicle pass for this event at the Visitor Welcome Center and then also use the designated parking areas for the shuttle bus transportation.
Road closure
Old Georgetown Road will be closed to through traffic from Elijah Road to West Range Road, and the bridge closure itself is located near Royalty Ridge Road. All tanks trails along the roadway will remain open throughout the construction repairs. The road should be re-opened by the end of March.
All traffic from the North Fort Hood and the Gatesville area need to use West Range Road or FM 116 to Tank Destroyer Boulevard. The traffic from main cantonment should use Tank Destroyer Boulevard or East Range Road if they plan on going north through post.
Water conservation in effect
Due to low water levels in Belton Lake, Bell County Water Control and Improvement District #1, has requested that their customers implement water conservation measures. As a result, Fort Hood is implementing Stage 1 of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan and will publish an operations order to that effect. The following water supply management measures will be required of all Soldiers, civilians and contractors who work or reside on Fort Hood:
• No watering of all types of landscaping between the hours of 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. No water runoff allowed from areas being watered.
• Minimize the use of water for irrigation of landscaping and vehicle washing, and do not waste potable water.
• No use of potable water to wash driveways, sidewalks, or buildings for general cleaning.
• Report all water leaks to Directorate of Public Works at 287-2113.
• Exceptions may be authorized by the Director of Public Works or Garrison commander for certain activities. The goal of Stage 1 is to reduce daily water usage by at least 5 percent. Stage 1 measures will remain in effect until the order is rescinded or additional conservation measures are implemented.
For more information, call DPW Environmental at 287-6499.
Fallen Warriors
Sgt. Jason Alan Luong, III Corps
Sgt. Jason Alan Luong, 36, died Feb. 18 from a terminal illness in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Luong, whose home of record is listed as Tucson, Arizona, entered active duty service in May 1997 as a Motor Transport Operator. He last served as a Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist and was assigned to Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, III Corps, Fort Hood, since January 2013.
Luong deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2004 to November 2005 and from December 2007 to February 2009. He also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from February 2011 to January 2012.
Luong’s awards and decorations include five Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Med...
Sgt. Jason Alan Luong, 36, died Feb. 18 from a terminal illness in Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Luong, whose home of record is listed as Tucson, Arizona, entered active duty service in May 1997 as a Motor Transport Operator. He last served as a Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist and was assigned to Headquarters Support Company, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, III Corps, Fort Hood, since January 2013.
Luong deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom from November 2004 to November 2005 and from December 2007 to February 2009. He also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from February 2011 to January 2012.
Luong’s awards and decorations include five Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals, three Army Good Conduct Med...
Justice Served
Court Martial results:
On Jan. 31 at a general court-martial at Fort Hood, Staff Sgt. Perris Dumas was convicted by a military panel composed of officer members, contrary to his plea, of one specification of an indecent act in violation of Article 120, UCMJ. The members sentenced the accused to be reprimanded and to be reduced to the grade of E-4.
On Jan. 29 at a special court-martial convened at Fort Hood, Spc. Guillermo Castro was convicted by a military judge of absence without leave in violation of Article 86, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced the accused to be reduced to the grade of E-1, to be confined for 100 days and to be discharged from the service with a bad-conduct discharge.
On Jan. 26 at a general court-martial convened at Fort Hood, Lt. Col. Anita Roberts was convicted b...
On Jan. 31 at a general court-martial at Fort Hood, Staff Sgt. Perris Dumas was convicted by a military panel composed of officer members, contrary to his plea, of one specification of an indecent act in violation of Article 120, UCMJ. The members sentenced the accused to be reprimanded and to be reduced to the grade of E-4.
On Jan. 29 at a special court-martial convened at Fort Hood, Spc. Guillermo Castro was convicted by a military judge of absence without leave in violation of Article 86, UCMJ. The military judge sentenced the accused to be reduced to the grade of E-1, to be confined for 100 days and to be discharged from the service with a bad-conduct discharge.
On Jan. 26 at a general court-martial convened at Fort Hood, Lt. Col. Anita Roberts was convicted b...
