Army Lt. Col. Travis C. Shahan (left), commander of the 961st Engineer Battalion, 420th Engineer Brigade, briefs training events for Operation Hood Strike 26 on a sand table at Fort Hood, Texas, May 15, 2026.
The training highlights the brigade’s mission-essential capability to operate as part of a broader combat system, integrating bridging units, reconnaissance teams, and maneuver forces where success depends on every element arriving at the right place at the right time.
Operation Hood Strike 26 integrates Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard forces through synchronized, realistic training designed to enhance readiness and interoperability across the Total Force. Hosted by the 416th Theater Engineer Command with III Armored Corps serving as the enabling unit, the exercise strengthens cohesive, deployable formations prepared to succeed in multi-domain operations.
| Date Taken: | 05.15.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.18.2026 11:48 |
| Photo ID: | 9689006 |
| VIRIN: | 260515-A-QD197-9183 |
| Resolution: | 4032x3024 |
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| Location: | GATESVILLE, US |
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