TAPS helps Families Remember, Share, Celebrate Lives of those Lost

Military Families of fallen Servicemembers release 500 balloons in remembrance of loved ones at the end of the TAPS Regional Symposium held Friday and Saturday at Fort Hood's Comanche Chapel.

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U.S. Air Force Vontingent Visits Fort Hood Children

Senior Airman Eric Megla, tactical air control party, 712th ASOS, introduces children to some of the military's new equipment Friday at the Comanche Youth Center.

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Directorate of Public Works: Excellence Meets Challenge

Managing the use of existing facilities and planning for the future of the Army's premier training and force projection platform have presented daunting challenges and rewarding opportunities for Fort Hood's DPW.
In Bldg. 29004, a contract employee sprays thermal expanding foam to seal walls and ceilings, improving sustainability by lowering energy costs.

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Surviving Children Receive Medals Honoring Memories of their Fallen Parents

Justin Rozier, 6, and his grandfather David look at Justin's Gold Medal of Remembrance as his mother Jessica watches. Justin's father, 1st Lt. Jonathan Rozier, was killed in Iraq in 2003.

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Military Families Model Back to School Fashions

Center stage, Alexandra Aquiningoc, 12, shows off a halter top and knitted sweater by INC, along with a handbag by Rosetti. Stage right, Matdelena Segura, 7, models a scooter by ROXY, jacket by ID TAG, and backpack by MUDD. Stage left, Lorenzo Sequra, 9, wore a Toxic Hazard T-shirt and striped shorts by RAIDER.

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Gatesville Jr Ambassadors visit Fort Hood

A group of Gatesville High School students with the Jr. Ambassadors' Club watch and play interactive games at Fort Hood's Resiliency Center and the North Fort Hood mobilization training center July 30 to learn about Soldier life.

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Boxers Train to Finesse Opponents

Training for the post boxing tournament to be held Sept. 8-15 at Abrams Physical Fitness Center, fighters flip tires outside of Ironhorse gym.

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Hood hosts Community Outreach

The Central Texas community is the most supportive of the military that I have ever seen, and that relationship has allowed us to do many wonderful things here at the Great Place. When I returned to Fort Hood last July, I noticed a little bit of a distance between the local communities and the installation because of how hard it was to get...

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'Engaged Parents' are Crucial

Mom and Dad, boys and girls, Monday starts a new school year. I can feel the excitement all over post (and especially among parents). Have you taken a moment to reflect on what this new school brings for your Family? Have you thought about your role as a parent and the fact that you can essentially start over this year with your kids?

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