Story by Staff Sgt. Leah Kilpatrick | 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 05.13.2016
This story is Part II of a two-part series chronicling the Expert Infantryman Badge training and testing at Fort Hood, Texas. FORT HOOD, Texas — The time on the clock read 2 hours, 59 minutes, when he rounded the corner. When he saw those glowing red numbers, he knew he could make it. “I just knew I could not stop,” said Spc. Aaron Paxton, an infantryman assigned to the 1st......
Courtesy Story | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 05.10.2016
Less than six miles from the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea, the thirty U.S. and South Korean heavy artillery vehicles lined up May 10 were the largest coordinated artillery fires many had seen....
Story by Staff Sgt. Leah Kilpatrick | 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 05.09.2016
This is Part I of a two-part series chronicling the Expert Infantryman Badge training and testing at Fort Hood, Texas. FORT HOOD, Texas — In his mud-caked uniform with his face in the dirt, lying flat against the ground, the exhausted Soldier drags himself to his next objective. “You’re a no-go at this station,” the grader stoically informs him when he completes the task at hand.......
Courtesy Story | 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 05.05.2016
By 2nd Lt. Dale K. Willson 3rd ABCT UPAR, 1st Cav. Div. FORT HOOD, Texas – The doors of Meadows Elementary School opened May 5 to welcome Ambassador Hamdullah Mohib and his wife Lael, showcasing the strong relationship between the school and its adopted unit, the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. Mohib, the Afghan......
Story by Staff Sgt. Tomora Nance | 3d Cavalry Regiment Public Affairs Office | 05.04.2016
FORT HOOD, Texas – The lights dimmed. The crowd became silent. One single spotlight shone brightly, illuminating the actors on the stage. As the audience watched the actors dance to music, a male’s voice overpowered the music setting the scene for the skit....
Courtesy Story | 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 05.04.2016
A few Soldiers deployed for nine months to South Korea got the opportunity to talk with their hometown mayor May 4.
Story by Staff Sgt. Leah Kilpatrick | 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 05.03.2016
FORT HOOD, Texas – Shuffle. Shuffle. Crunch. Crunch. Shuffle. Shuffle. Crunch. Crunch. The sound of the Army Combat Uniform rubbing against itself mixed with the sound of boots maneuvering down the gravel path, as 12 First Team Soldiers traversed a journey of 12 miles in less than three hours....
Courtesy Story | 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 05.02.2016
By 1st Lt. Michael Ricke 3ABCT UPAR, 1st Cav. Div. FORT HOOD, Texas – When gunnery is in full swing at Fort Hood, Texas, vehicles rumble, rounds fly – and occasionally, those hot rounds ignite small fires in training areas. The Fort Hood Fire Department is more than equipped to handle situation like these and train to keep skills fresh and familiar. Firefighters not only need those......
