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4th Sust. Bde. changes command

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

4th Sust. Bde. changes command
Marking 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.
The uncasing of a unit�s colors is a ceremonial tradition marking the official return from...
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Soldiers recognized for exceeding supply excellence

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Soldiers recognized for exceeding supply excellence
Working 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 th...
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Libyan delegation tours medical, wounded warrior facilities at Hood

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Libyan delegation tours medical, wounded warrior facilities at Hood
A 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...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8465

Hood wins environmental award

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Hood wins environmental award
Fort 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 recogniz...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8464

Army first

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Army first
A 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 st...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8463

Fire closes Palmer Theater until summer; events moved

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Fire closes Palmer Theater until summer; events moved
A 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.
Spea...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8459

Students take opportunity to learn, shadow

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Students take opportunity to learn, shadow
Teens 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 eithe...
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479th Field Artillery Bde. certifies its reservists in combatives

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

479th Field Artillery Bde. certifies its reservists in combatives
HOUSTON - 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 cond...
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Patient CaringTouch System improves patient satisfaction

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Patient CaringTouch System improves patient satisfaction
Since 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.
The Army rolled out the Patient CaringTouch System throughout all...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8455

Army Nurse Corps celebrates 111th anniversary

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Army Nurse Corps celebrates 111th anniversary
Army 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 pa...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8446

Health and welfare inspection: Learn when, why inspections can be authorized

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

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
team leader tells ...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8444

Today is Groundhog Day. What�s your guess, a longer or shorter winter?

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Today is Groundhog Day. What�s your guess, a longer or shorter winter?
Today is Groundhog Day. What�s your guess, a longer or shorter winter?...
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Justice served

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

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 Ba...
http://www.forthoodsentinel.com/story.php?id=8442

Free tax filing now available at Fort Hood Tax Center

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:00:00 -0600

Free tax filing now available at Fort Hood Tax Center
The 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, Fri...
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