Operation Hood Strike 2026 is a large-scale, multi-component engineer exercise on Fort Hood that integrates Active, Reserve, and National Guard Forces through synchronized training to enhance readiness, ensuring a cohesive and deployable total force ready to win in multi-domain operations. The exercise included sling load operations utilizing CH-47 Chinook helicopters to position the equipment necessary to conduct wet-gap bridge crossings across Belton Lake at the "Great Place" from May 14th to 16th, 2026. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. 1st Class Richard Perez)
| Date Taken: | 05.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.19.2026 17:17 |
| Category: | Video Productions |
| Video ID: | 1007509 |
| VIRIN: | 260516-A-MA608-5525 |
| Filename: | DOD_111716284 |
| Length: | 00:01:00 |
| Location: | FORT HOOD, TEXAS, US |
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