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Fort Hood soldier dies whil... Jan 01, 2009 19:26:20
FORT HOOD – Post officials on Tuesday released the name of a soldier who died Saturday while on leave in Fort Smith, Ark. Pvt. Timmy J. Lynch Jr., 24, ...View Full Article |
More than 100 troops leave ... Jan 01, 2009 19:26:20
By Amanda Kim Stairrett FORT HOOD – Few announcements at a deployment ceremony result in cheers from family members, but when Lt. Col. ...View Full... |
Killeen crash ends in fire,... Jan 01, 2009 19:26:20
(Bryan Kirk/Telegram) KILLEEN - A spectacular crash more often seen in movies than in real life nearly cost a Fort Hood soldier his life and many m... |
Soldier's wife delivers fir... Jan 01, 2009 19:26:20
Edwin Braghtly, 31, just completed a tour of duty in Iraq with the 3rd Cavalry out Fort Hood, Texas. He is expected to arrive back in the United St... |
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Upcoming Concerts in Texas
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At House Of Blues Houston
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At Warehouse Live
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At House Of Blues Houston
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At Verizon Wireless Theater
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At Verizon Wireless Theater- Tx
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At House Of Blues Houston
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Message from the Mayor of Fort Hood |
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Like the State of Texas, Fort Hood is big and boasts of being the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services. FORT HOOD rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin and 50 miles southwest of Waco. Fort Hood is the largest active duty armored post in the United States, and is the only post in the United States that is capable of supporting two full armored divisions. In addition to 1st Cavalry Division and 4th Infantry Division, Fort HOOD is also home for Headquarters Command III Corps, 3d Signal Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), 13th Finance Group, 89th Military Police Brigade, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, 21st Cavalry Brigade (Air Combat), Dental Activity (DENTAC), Medical Support Activity (MEDDAC), Army Operational Test Command (AOTC) and various other units and tenant organizations.
Fort Hood was named for the famous Confederate General John Bell Hood, an outstanding leader who gained recognition during the Civil War as the commander of HOOD's Texas Brigade. The original site was selected in 1941, and construction of South Camp hood began in 1942. north Camp Hood, located 17 miles to the North, was established shortly after the first land acquisition and the founding of the cantonment area. South Camp Hood was designated as FORT HOOD, a permanent installation, in 1951. North Camp Hood became North Fort Hood and what is now West Fort Hood was formerly a U.S. Air Force Base. The U.S. Air Force ran both the airfield and the base from 1947 to 1952. From 1952 to 1969, the U.S. Army under the Defense Atomic Support Agency ran the facilities. It became part of Fort Hood in 1969.
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