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Water pipeline break. Thousands stay home MondayA main water distribution pipeline, serving several Central Texas communities including Fort Hood, broke Sunday creating a need for Stage 4 (Critical) Emergency Water Conservation on the installation and causing post senior leaders to tell all but emergency essential troops and employees to stay home Monday. This interruption in the main water supply line that serves the post from the Bell County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1 meant consumption of water by all customers was limited to essential use only until the water supply interruption was corrected. Customers were highly encouraged to conserve water, using only for drinking, cooking and personal hygiene until situation was resolved. Water conservation measures set in motion the prohibition of lawn irrigation, washing o...
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13th SC(E) commander pins on his 2nd starThe 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) hosted a promotion ceremony in honor of Maj. Gen. Clark LeMasters Jr., the commanding general of 13th SC(E), Friday at the unit’s Hildner Field. LeMasters was promoted from the rank of brigadier general as he prepares to move onto his next assignment at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, as the deputy chief of staff for logistics and operations for Army Materiel Command.
Army CID launches online application portal to recruit new special agentsQUANTICO, Va. - The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command recently launched a new centralized recruiting program, part of which features an online application process aimed at recruiting qualified Soldiers to become CID special agents. CID agents are sworn federal officers, responsible for investigating felony-level crime where there is an Army nexus. Agents in the field routinely conduct protective-service operations for the Department of Defense senior leadership, counter-narcotic operations, develop criminal intelligence and work with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies worldwide to solve serious crime.
Field artillery Soldiers wade into water trainingChants of encouragement are heard, as one by one, Soldiers climb the ladder. At the top, each Soldier walks to the edge of the diving board before stepping off and splashing down in the water 10 feet below.
Retired Cav Soldier honored decade after explosionIt was 10 years ago that retired Sgt. James Wilson was in an explosion that would change his life forever. Back then, he was a specialist in Iraq and was on sentry duty. He was caught in an insurgent-led explosion. But now, his road to recovery is a bit more complete. He was awarded the Purple Heart during a ceremony Friday at III Corps Headquarters.
Stepping up: Female mechanic loads tank during gunneryGRAFENWOEHR, Germany - In the Army’s combat maneuver forces, there is a common understanding that anyone could be called upon to step up and fill someone else’s role at a moment’s notice. Fire team leaders may need to lead the squad or a tank gunner might be called upon to command a tank.
Fort Hood Soldiers honored at awards ceremonySoldiers on Fort Hood gathered for the first Quarterly Awards Ceremony Friday at the Spirit of Ford Hood Chapel. Among those Soldiers were the winners of the Culinary Arts Competition, the Sullivan Cup Competition, the Separate Brigade Noncommissioned Officer Soldier of the Month Quarterly Competition and the Best Team Competition for completing various tasks, such as weapons qualifications, land navigation, a nutrition hot-food challenge among others.
29 years later, Army Community Service continues missionSoldiers from various units across Fort Hood took advantage of programs offered to them and their Families, June 27. One service the Army offers to Soldiers and their Families is the Army Community Service.
Performance Triad app available for use nowSAN ANTONIO - Army Medicine is committed to reaching beneficiaries where they live. The Performance Triad application (v1.0) is now available to do just that. Members of the U.S. Army Public Health Command, the Performance Triad Team at the Office of the Surgeon General and the Combined Arms Support Center Sustainment Center of Excellence Mobile team recently released the first version of the Performance Triad app for global distribution. This app provides specific educational resources for squad leaders, Soldiers, spouses, civilians, healthcare workers, pre-retirees and retirees on how to optimize their performance and enhance their health.
2nd Chemical Bn conducts Red Dragon ChallengeSoldiers from 2nd Chemical Battalion conducted the Red Dragon Challenge, a contest initiated by 2nd Chem. Bn.’s commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Hoffman, to engage Soldiers across the battalion in several events that would test each company’s physical, mental and resiliency capabilities and military aptitude.
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Phantom Voices
How did the water service interruption affect you?
“It just affected the classes I have; we lost a day.” Capt. Stephen Truesdale, 1st Cav. Div.
“I work at the PX, which wasn’t closed when everything else was, and the water was slow, and the toilets wouldn’t flush in the store.” Darryl Gray, civilian
“My Family couldn’t do a lot of our daily routine things; we couldn’t wash any clothes for a little while.” Pfc. Donald Carter,
69th ADA Bde.
“I’m here TDY to provide command and control systems training at Hood Army Airfield, but we couldn’t do any training because no one could come to work.” Tim Schaefers, retired
“It affected me in a good way because we had an unexpected day off, but I know a lot of people were having problems because of it.” Spc. Chris Cardwell, 3rd Cav. Regt.
News Briefs
Partial road closure through Aug. 11
A portion of Santa Fe Avenue, near the new hospital construction, will be closed to traffic beginning Friday.
The portion of Santa Fe Avenue affected runs from 62nd Street to 65th Street. Traffic along this stretch of road heading eastbound will be detoured north onto 65th Street, then east down Warehouse Avenue.
Officials from the Directorate of Public Works recommend that drivers using Santa Fe Avenue as their entry and exit to the installation use the access gates at T.J. Mills Boulevard or Clear Creek Road to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.
This portion of Sante Fe Avenue will re-open to traffic Aug. 11.
Hood Howdy Aug. 7 at Club Hood
New to the Great Place, or just looking to find out more about the post and its surrounding communities? Check out the next Hood Howdy event set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Club Hood.
Sponsored by Fort Hood’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Army Community Service Relocation Branch, Hood Howdy is open to the public and features more than 100 area businesses and agencies available to provide information about life in Central Texas. Besides a wealth of information, the event includes door prizes and refreshments.
For more information, call 287-4471.
Hotter Than Hades 5K
Fort Hood’s DFMWR hosts its “Hotter Than Hades 5K” event Aug. 16 at the Harvey Functional Fitness Center.
Register online at www.hoodmwr.com ahead of time, or on the day of the race from 7-7:30 a.m. Medals will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age category and commemorative t-shirts will be on sale at the event.
Harvey Functional Fitness Center is located on Old Ironsides and 73rd Street.
For more information, call 287-0195.
A portion of Santa Fe Avenue, near the new hospital construction, will be closed to traffic beginning Friday.
The portion of Santa Fe Avenue affected runs from 62nd Street to 65th Street. Traffic along this stretch of road heading eastbound will be detoured north onto 65th Street, then east down Warehouse Avenue.
Officials from the Directorate of Public Works recommend that drivers using Santa Fe Avenue as their entry and exit to the installation use the access gates at T.J. Mills Boulevard or Clear Creek Road to alleviate traffic congestion in the area.
This portion of Sante Fe Avenue will re-open to traffic Aug. 11.
Hood Howdy Aug. 7 at Club Hood
New to the Great Place, or just looking to find out more about the post and its surrounding communities? Check out the next Hood Howdy event set for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 7 at Club Hood.
Sponsored by Fort Hood’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation and the Army Community Service Relocation Branch, Hood Howdy is open to the public and features more than 100 area businesses and agencies available to provide information about life in Central Texas. Besides a wealth of information, the event includes door prizes and refreshments.
For more information, call 287-4471.
Hotter Than Hades 5K
Fort Hood’s DFMWR hosts its “Hotter Than Hades 5K” event Aug. 16 at the Harvey Functional Fitness Center.
Register online at www.hoodmwr.com ahead of time, or on the day of the race from 7-7:30 a.m. Medals will be awarded for the top three finishers in each age category and commemorative t-shirts will be on sale at the event.
Harvey Functional Fitness Center is located on Old Ironsides and 73rd Street.
For more information, call 287-0195.
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