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Standing watch over Fort Hood since 1942
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Army firstA panel of Fort Hood leaders – including Marvin Williams, Fort Hood Family Housing; Col. Mark Freitag, Fort Hood garrison commander; Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr., III Corps and Fort Hood commanding general; and Col. Patrick Sargent, CRDAMC commander – listen to the floor director in the III Corps TV studio prior to the broadcast portion of the Fort Hood Facebook and TV Town Hall Jan. 26. During the hour-long broadcast portion of the two-hour event, 29 questions were answered over the air. During the event, nearly 100,000 people viewed the III Corps and Fort Hood Facebook page. From that total, 2,200 participants became actively involved, of which, more than 1,100 users posted nearly 10,000 interactions. The rebroadcast of the event has been viewed more than 1,400 times since Jan. 26. For more...
Other News
Hood wins environmental awardFort Hood was recently announced the winner of the 2011 Secretary of the Army Environmental Quality Award in both the installation and team categories. The Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards represent the highest honor in the field of environmental science conferred by the Army and recognize environmental restoration, natural resource conservation and overall environmental quality initiatives by Army installations.
Libyan delegation tours medical, wounded warrior facilities at HoodA six-member Libya National Economic Development Board toured Fort Hood Jan. 25 following a stop in Washington, D.C. They came to Central Texas to learn more about rehabilitating Soldiers after a war, the set-up of the Army and Warrior Transition Brigades, and the role civilian organizations play in aiding Soldiers leaving the service.
Army Nurse Corps celebrates 111th anniversaryArmy nurses at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will join Army nurses around the world in celebrating the 111th anniversary of the inception of the Army Nurse Corps today. The Army Nurse Corps has a rich history with Army nurses serving in every major conflict that the United States has taken part in and continues to be in. The Army Nurse Corps continued to grow and evolve after World War I, setting the standard for nursing practices worldwide during times of peace and war.
Patient CaringTouch System improves patient satisfactionSince implementing a new approach to its system of care last year, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center nursing professionals boast to having successfully created a positive culture change, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
479th Field Artillery Bde. certifies its reservists in combativesHOUSTON - Modern Army Combatives Program instructors traveled here from Fort Hood earlier this month to train Army Reserve Soldiers in the instructors’ sister unit during a four-day battle assembly. The instructors with the 479th Field Artillery Brigade’s 1st Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment conducted Basic Combatives Course Level I certification for Soldiers in the 479th’s 1st Battalion, 289th Regiment.
Students take opportunity to learn, shadowTeens from the Killeen Independent School District had the opportunity to shadow a local business or Soldier Thursday during the 15th annual Groundhog Job Shadow Day. “In each one of the four high schools that participate in today’s event, children have the opportunity for career exploration either through ROTC or band or student activities,” said Wayne Moore, KISD parent liaison and publication education committee chair. “The children are selected through these programs and then matched with someone in the community to shadow.”
Free tax filing now available at Fort Hood Tax CenterThe Fort Hood Tax Center opened Jan. 23 to provide free tax filing and assistance to Department of Defense ID cardholders. Fort Hood active-duty service members, their Families and retirees can file their 2010 and 2011 tax returns at the center 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday through April 17. Because of a District of Columbia holiday, the filing deadline for taxes this year is April 17, Capt. Carl Moore, officer-in-charge, Fort Hood Tax Center, said.
Soldiers recognized for exceeding supply excellenceWorking late nights and weekends paid off for a few supply units on post when they were presented a plaque naming them top supply units for U.S. Army Forces Command. The 21st Cavalry Brigade, 589th Brigade Support Battalion, 49th Transportation Battalion and 154th Transportation Company received the FORSCOM Supply Excellence Award (SEA) during a ceremony Jan. 17.
4th Sust. Bde. changes commandMarking the conclusion of a successful deployment to Iraq in support of Operation New Dawn, the 4th Sustainment Brigade uncased its colors and welcomed a new leader into the “Wrangler” Brigade Family Jan. 24.
Fire closes Palmer Theater until summer; events movedA fire at Palmer Theater Jan. 14 caused extensive damages, and the theater is not expected to re-open until this summer, Fort Hood officials said last week. The origin of the fire was pinpointed to a popcorn warmer in the lobby area, according to Fort Hood Fire Department fire investigators.
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Health and welfare inspection: Learn when, why inspections can be authorized
Situation: Pvt. John Smith, along with his entire company, is conducting weekly maintenance checks on the company vehicles. While the Soldiers were at the motor pool, the company commander ordered a 100 percent health and welfare inspection of every room in the barracks. Smith’s
Situation: Pvt. John Smith, along with his entire company, is conducting weekly maintenance checks on the company vehicles. While the Soldiers were at the motor pool, the company commander ordered a 100 percent health and welfare inspection of every room in the barracks. Smith’s
Phantom Voices
Today is Groundhog Day. What’s your guess, a longer or shorter winter?
“Longer. I’ve been here since ‘68 – I know Texas weather.”
Master Sgt. Benny Grubb, WTU
“I think shorter because it’s already so warm.”
Petra Ioakeimides, Spouse
“Shorter. It’s been so warm lately. I’ll be optimistic.”
Melissa McCall, Spouse
“I think it will be shorter especially with the way the weather has been.”
Sheila Stockly, Spouse
“Shorter.”
Devin Watson, Family member
News Briefs
Fallen Warriors
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Justice Served
Court Martial results:
On Jan. 17, at a Special Court-Martial, a Soldier assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade pled guilty to Absence without
Leave. The Military Judge sentenced him to five months confinement, reduction to the grade of E-1, and to be discharged from the
service with a Bad-Conduct Discharge.
On Jan. 27, at a General Court-Martial, a Soldier assigned to the First Army Division West was found guilty of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Negligent Discharge and Violation of a
Lawful General Order. An enlisted panel sentenced him to six months confinement, reduction to the grade of E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and to be discharged from the service with a Bad-Conduct Discharge.
Federal District Court Results:
Depending on the...
On Jan. 17, at a Special Court-Martial, a Soldier assigned to the 89th Military Police Brigade pled guilty to Absence without
Leave. The Military Judge sentenced him to five months confinement, reduction to the grade of E-1, and to be discharged from the
service with a Bad-Conduct Discharge.
On Jan. 27, at a General Court-Martial, a Soldier assigned to the First Army Division West was found guilty of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Negligent Discharge and Violation of a
Lawful General Order. An enlisted panel sentenced him to six months confinement, reduction to the grade of E-1, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, and to be discharged from the service with a Bad-Conduct Discharge.
Federal District Court Results:
Depending on the...
