Fort Hood Sentinel - Living Feed

Looking to quit smoking? Fort Hood can help with program

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Looking to quit smoking? Fort Hood can help with program
Whether you smoke or dip, the Fort Hood Health Promotion Program/Army Wellness Center can help you take the steps you need to become tobacco free.
Located in Building 12019 on 31st Street and Old Ironsides, the tobacco cessation program is a three-step program toward freedom from tobacco use.
The ...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3311

Life counselors available to help

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Life counselors available to help
As some 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers and their families rack up second, third and even fourth deployments, the Army is continuing to adapt new ways to help them cope with the increased operational tempo and the stop-and-start transitions between life deployed and life at home.
Soldiers and famili...
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Special Deliveries

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Special Deliveries
DEC. 12
A son, Aren Michael Carnel, to Michael and Pamela Johnson, 3rd ACR.

FEB. 17
A daughter, Andrea Maire Briseno-Mercado, to Pedro Mercado and Ashley Briseno, 1st Cav. Div.

FEB. 21
A son, Adam Jacob, to Luke and Katie Bloomquist, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.

FEB. 22
A daught...
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Coffee, chocolate, auction ensure child care continues

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Coffee, chocolate, auction ensure child care continues
Coffee, chocolate and community support have ensured the Fort Hood Area Volunteer Child Care Fund will remain in operation for now.
Held Saturday, For the Love of Chocolate, the program�s annual coffee and chocolate fund-raiser, garnered more than $6,000 for the fund, FHAVCCF president Sonya Pagoni...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3308

2nd Chem Bn inducts new NCOs

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

2nd Chem Bn inducts new NCOs
The 2nd Chemical Battalion inducted 19 new noncommissioned officers into the NCO Corps during a ceremony Friday at the Phantom Warrior Center.
The ceremony marks the crossover from being a Soldier to becoming a leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Kenneth Kraus, 2nd Chem. Bn. command sergeant major, said. �To...
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Steak Team Mission grills for Soldiers at Roosevelt DFAC

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Steak Team Mission grills for Soldiers at Roosevelt DFAC
Smoke and the succulent aroma from steaks searing on the grills filled the air March 3 in front of the Roosevelt Dining facility here.
The 10,000 steaks were donated by the Steak Team Mission, a non-profit group based in Dallas. Volunteers came from cities all around Texas to show their support to ...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3301

Grill season starts for Grey Wolf troopers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Grill season starts for Grey Wolf troopers
The outdoor grilling season got under way as Soldiers from 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team were treated to grilled-to-order steaks March 3 by members from Steak Team Mission during lunch at the Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial Dining facility.
The nonprofit organization out of Dallas provided the ei...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3299

Newest Wrangler Brigade SAMC Soldier leads from the front

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Newest Wrangler Brigade SAMC Soldier leads from the front
The Sergeant Audie Murphy Club�s motto is, �You lead from the front.� Staff Sgt. Charles R. Spence, Jr., from the 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), embodies this motto according to his Soldier, Spc. Patrick Tate.
Tate introduced his leader at a SAMC induction ceremo...
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Mary E. Walker Award named for nation�s only female Medal of Honor recipient

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Mary E. Walker Award named for nation�s only female Medal of Honor recipient
A moralist and reformist for women�s rights, Dr. Mary E. Walker blazed trails for women and served selflessly to aid Soldiers.
Her legacy continues through an award given to Army spouses who embody Walker�s selfless service and devotion.
Born in 1832 in Oswego, N.Y., Walker graduated as a surgeon ...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3297

Sgt Audie Murphy, nation�s most decorated Soldier

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Sgt Audie Murphy, nation�s most decorated Soldier
He was a movie star, a country music song writer and an American icon, but before all of that Audie Murphy was America�s most decorated Soldier.
Born June 20, 1925, in Kingston, Murphy, who was deemed too short and underweight for the Marines and paratroopers, enlisted in the Army shortly after his...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3296

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club; They lead from the front: five inducted to SAMC

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Sergeant Audie Murphy Club; They lead from the front: five inducted to SAMC
They are noncommissioned officers who set standards for leadership and excellence. They are called by many names � Mentor. Role Model. Inspiration.
On Thursday, five of Fort Hood�s brightest and best NCOs were inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club because they epitomize leadership, professio...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3292

Combat engineers clear the way

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Combat engineers clear the way
Combat engineers from the 572nd Engineer Company brushed up their skills during training March 3 at the House Creek Assault Course.
Even though the unit was spending long, physically exhausting days in the field, its troops stayed motivated and positive about what they were doing. How do unit lead...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=3289

Pet Platoon

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

Pet Platoon
The shelter is located on 80th St. and Engineer Dr. in Bldg. 4902. The Fort Hood Stray Facility is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fri., and closed noon-1 p.m. for lunch. For more information, call 287-4675....
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New members of Sgt Audie Murphy Club feted, chocolate enjoyed, homes built on Fort Hood TV

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 -0600

New members of Sgt Audie Murphy Club feted, chocolate enjoyed, homes built on Fort Hood TV
Five Fort Hood Soldiers were honored for leading from the front, a concept that embodies the spirit of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. The club, which started at Fort Hood, stands for the total leadership concept: taking care of Soldiers, training them, developing them and leading them. �Fort Hood O...
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