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New Stadium Opens its Gates
Command Sgt. Maj Douglas Gault, Fort Hood Garrison command sergeant major; Col. Matthew Elledge, Fort Hood Garrison commander; Brig. Gen. James Richardson, III Corps and Fort Hood deputy commanding general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, III Corps and Fort Hood command sergeant major, cut the ribbon at the opening of the new Hood Stadium Friday morning.
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'Mustang' Tankers Qualify Crews at Gunnery Exercise
A tank crew from the 1-8 Cav. Regt., 2nd BCT, 1st Cav. Div. fires a 120-mm round from its main gun at a target for crew qualification during a Gunnery Table VI live-fire exercise at Clabber Creek Multi-use Range, Oct. 18. Two Mustang Battalion companies completed the two-day event Friday.
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Palmer Theater Reopens after Fire
The first guests come through the doors at Palmer Theater’s reopening Friday night for a showing of “Frankenweenie.” The theater has been under renovation since April, after suffering burn damage in January.
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OTC Soldiers, Civilians, Families, Prepare to Scare West Fort Hood Visitors Friday
Capt. Penny Cromwell and Sgt. Petagay Anthony get into the Halloween spirit as they volunteer to set up the first OTC haunted house event set for 6-8:30 p.m. Friday. OTC employees and Family members have been working for weeks building their devilish scare factory.
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Hood Ten-Miler Team Finishes Strong; Wins Masters
Sgt. Maj. Tim Wagley, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade operations sergeant major, crosses the finish line of the Army Ten-Miler course Sunday in Washington, D.C. More than 20 Soldiers from the Fort Hood Ten-Miler running team completed the 28th Annual Army Ten-Miler race Sunday in Washington, D.C.
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Skeet Team Wins Event at National Competition
Fort Hood Skeet Team captain Dave Wood introduces Col. Matthew Elledge, Fort Hood Garrison commander, to the rest of the Fort Hood Skeet Team Oct. 17 at Fort Hood’s skeet range.
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Event Provides Glimpse of Soldiers Lives
Layla Bowman, 7, daughter of 1st Sgt. Adam Bowman, first sergeant for Co. B, 1-8 Cav. Regt., 2nd BCT, 1st Cav. Div., looks out from the driver’s hatch on a Bradley Fighting Vehicle during the Mustang Family Field Day Friday at Fort Hood.
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COMMAND  SPOTLIGHT
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Service to our nation is one of the noblest endeavors any individual can undertake. I am always grateful when I get to recognize and thank our veterans and all of those who currently serve both here at the Great Place and all over our Army. In a few weeks, on...
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All leaders want to lead great units, and all Soldiers want to be part of great units. Good units make the jump from good to great by the way the unit and its Soldiers comply with standards. There have been plenty of solid units that have had their reputations...
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The recent cool weather makes us think of the fall and winter months ahead. The October through January months are filled with weather- and holiday-related events and activities requiring proper preparation.
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Vote 2012
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Retiree Appreciation Day
Fort Hood hosts its 38th annual Retiree Appreciation Day 26-27 Oct.
The two-day event begins Friday with a Retiree Golf Tournament and the monthly Retirement Ceremony.
Saturday kicks off at 8am at Club Hood with a Breakfast, followed by an opening ceremony at 9am
For more information about Retiree Appreciation Day activities, call Retirement Services at 287-5210.
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Hallelujah Festival
Come out to Comanche Chapel from 2-6 p.m. Oct. 27 for the annual Hallelujah Festival, sponsored by the Gospel Service congregation. The festival is an alternative to traditional Halloween trick-or-treating. The event includes bounce houses, wall climbing, horseback riding, snow cones, cotton candy, face painting and more. The event is open to the public. Biblical-themed costumes are encouraged. For more info call: 288-6549.
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Baby Expo 2012
The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is hosting an information exposition covering pregnancy through the first years of life. The Baby Expo will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on November 3rd at the Women's Health Clinic. The event is offered by CRDAMC's Maternal Child Health section. It is free and open to all.
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31st Annual Holiday Bazaar
The event runs from 9am to 5pm. Nov. 10, and noon to 5pm Nov. 11 at the Killeen Civic and Conference and is open to the public. The annual event will feature more than 100 vendors and a Holiday Cafe stocked with baked goods. Photos with Santa available from noon to 3pm Nov. 11. Tickets cost $4 in advance, or $5 at the door. 12 and under get in free. For more information on tickets or volunteering call: 254-833-2656.
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Celebrating Diversity
Fort Hood celebrates Native American and Alaskan Native Heritage Month with an observance 10-11am Nov 20 at Club Hood's Grande Ballroom. The event features a cultural gathering narrated by keynote speaker Steve Zavala, food samples and performances by the Eagle Point Singers, Drum Group and Lyndon Alec.Observance is hosted by the III Corps and 1st Air Cavalry Brigade. For more info, call 553-7583.
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Get Help for PTSD
Something happen in Iraq or Afghanistan that you can't get out of your head? Is it causing sleep problems or making you jumpy, irritable, or distant? You may have PTSD, & may be able to get help from STRONG STAR. STRONG STAR is recruiting Fort Hood service members for studies using the leading psychological treatments for PTSD. Call 288-1638 or visit us at CRDAMC Rm 1417 or www.strongstar.org.
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