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Raiders Train 9th IA Domb Disposal Technicians

FOB FALCON, Iraq n Soldiers of the 752nd EOD Co., attached to the 1st STB, 1st BCT, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B, conducted a controlled detonation of a vehicle Nov. 16 during an Iraqi Security Forces training exercise near FOB Falcon in southern Baghdad’s Rashid district. The Soldiers detonated nearly 200 pounds of explosives for the 9th IA Div. Bomb Disposal Co. to create a realistic scenario for post-blast analysis of the site.

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By Sgt. David Hodge, 1st BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div., MND-B

Detecting Toxic Chemicals

Soldiers participating in the toxic industrial chemical protection and detection equipment training use a HazMat ID to identify chemical agents Nov. 18 at Fort Hood. The handheld device uses a computerized sensor and diamond plate technology to detect the presence of a wide variety of chemical substances, from common household items to deadly industrial toxins.

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By Jasmine Morales, 1st Cav. Div. PAO

National American Indian Heritage Month

Tahca Eagle Horse, a full-blooded Lakota Sioux, dances the warrior dance during the 1st Cavalry Division’s National American Indian Heritage Month program Monday at Howze Theater. This dance was danced by the elder warriors with the younger warriors to teach the stories of their past and the way they lived throughout time, Eagle Horse said.

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By Pfc. Charles Wolfe, 3rd BCT, 1st Inf. Div., PAO

Army Combatives

Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, Fort Hood and III Corps commanding general, congratulates Sgt. Todd Wilson, winner of the cruiserweight division in the Fort Hood Army Combatives Invitational Tournament held Monday at Abrams gym.

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Photo by Michael Heckman, Sentinel Staff

OWC Bazaar

Santa Claus cuts the ribbon to open the 2008 Officers' Wives' Club Holiday Bazaar with the help of Ron Taylor, president of the Association of the United States Army, Killeen Mayor Timothy Hancock, Maxine Hancock, OWC President Karrie Fath, Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch and Sarah Lynch. The proceeds from this fundraiser are given back to Fort Hood and area charities. The Holiday Bazaar featured more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, professional pictures with Santa and the Holiday Indulgence Café.

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Purple Heart Presentation

Spc. Rodney Ford, 2-3 ACR, stands next to his grandparents, Pedro and Rachel Ambriz and his mother, Rachel Ford, as the award citation for the Purple Heart Medal is read Nov. 23 at Albee Hall. Ford was wounded in when a suicide vest was detonated near him in Iraq.

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By Heather Graham, Sentinel News Editor

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Hood Ceremony Honors 113 College Graduates

By Courtesy of III Corps PAO

     Graduates line up Nov. 20 at Howze Theater for Fort Hood's Twelfth Annual Graduation Ceremony.    ...Full Story

Nature in Lights


     With Christmas less than a month away, now is the time to enjoy all the events the holiday season has to offer. Nature in Lights kicked off the season early on Nov. 21 and will spend the coming weeks getting thousands of visitors into the spirit of the things through its fun, multi-colored displays and holiday music.    ...More Info

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FORT HOOD, TEXAS

The Army operates one of the largest and most diverse military posts worldwide right here in Central Texas. Fort Hood has more than 52,000 Soldiers currently assigned and 70,000-plus family members.

  • One out of every 10 active duty Soldiers in the Army is assigned to Fort Hood
  • Since the beginning of the Global War on Terrorism, Fort Hood has surged in capacity to an authorized strength over 53,000 Soldiers
  • Fort Hood is ranked No. 1 among the Army’s 97 installations in terms of “future” capability
  • Fort Hood’s economic impact last year is estimated at $10.9 billion statewide

Fort Hood also distinguishes itself as the largest single local location employer in the State of Texas – with more than 12,000 civilian employees and contractors working here.

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