Story by Pfc. Justin Humphreys | 102d Public Affairs Detachment | 06.24.2016
FORT HOOD, Texas – More than 4,500 Soldiers from the Army and Air National Guard, Reserve, and Active Duty components participated in a Multi-echelon Integrated Brigade Training exercise here June 3-24....
Story by Sgt. Brittany Johnson | 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team | 06.16.2016
The boom echoed as Soldiers with Battery B, 2d Battalion, 114th Field Artillery Regiment conduct a direct fire mission on June 16, 2016, at Fort Hood, Texas. The Soldiers fired a M109A6 Paladin while participating in a Multi-echelon Integrated Brigade Training Exercise. The MiBT supports the Army's Total Force Policy, which requires all components to provide trained and organized forces to......
Story by Staff Sgt. Leah Kilpatrick | 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division | 06.15.2016
FORT HOOD, Texas – Rarely are great strides made in a vacuum. Instead, the harnessing of talents, resources, abilities and strengths from others is what garners success – in any arena. The U.S. Army Total Force Policy is ensuring that units don’t go it alone, but that they train together and, collectively, all units achieve their respective training objectives. During the 3-week-long......
Story by Staff Sgt. Scott Tynes | 102d Public Affairs Detachment | 06.14.2016
FORT HOOD, Texas – The Ricks brothers have been inseparable since birth, even entering and serving in the same Mississippi Army National Guard unit together....
Story by Sgt. Connie Jones | 102d Public Affairs Detachment | 06.13.2016
FORT HOOD, Texas— Soldiers miles away from home miss their loved ones. They miss their personal effects, pets, even video games. But nothing fills the void like a hot meal....
Story by Sgt. DeUndra Brown | 102d Public Affairs Detachment | 06.12.2016
Military and Ministry FORT HOOD, Texas – A phrase often used in the military is “boots on the ground”. One of those boots is the chaplain. Maj. Antoine D. Barlow, brigade chaplain, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi Army National Guard, explains his mission as a chaplain during the Multi-echelon Integrated Brigade Training (MiBT) exercise June 12, 2016, at Fort Hood,......
Story by Sgt. DeUndra Brown | 102d Public Affairs Detachment | 06.11.2016
Serving our country in more ways than one FORT HOOD, Texas – Serving our country in more ways than one, Congressman Trent Kelly can wear any shirt when he’s needed, whether it be representing the Army or representing the House, he can transition without any hesitation. Soldiers from the Mississippi Army National Guard (MSARNG) are currently at Fort Hood during the Multi-echelon......
Story by Spc. Brittany Johnson | 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team | 06.11.2016
A long line forms at the water buffalo as Soldier wait for the cool, refreshing water to quench their thirst. Staying hydrated is just one of the many measures Soldiers are taking to prevent injuries and illness. Preventative methods must be sustained to ensure Soldier safety. There are multiple risks that Soldiers face while training in the field, but there are also many solutions that will......
