Hood conducts 2nd annual Net Zero Waste workshop

Soldiers, Airmen, civilians and contractors participated in Fort Hood’s second annual Net Zero Waste workshop at Club Hood Monday to discuss the installation’s progress and new ideas to meet its Net Zero Waste goal: eliminating landfill waste by 2020...

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III Corps, Fort Hood hosts Texas Legislative Day

III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding General Lt. Gen. Mark Milley hosted Texas Legislative Day Friday. Legislative Day was a daylong event that gave influential members of the community a chance to tour Fort Hood training facilities and interact with Soldiers of the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment...

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Tax center opens

The Fort Hood Tax Center had its opening ceremony Jan. 27 at Building 50001. Col. Stuart Risch, III Corps and Fort Hood staff judge advocate, spoke to the Soldiers and civilians who work at the Tax Center about how this free service is one of the most important services offered to Soldiers and Families...

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Hood, Texas A&M Forest Service sign aid agreement

A new agreement signed Monday at Fort Hood formalized a long-standing relationship between the post’s fire department and the Texas A&M Forest Service. Fort Hood Garrison Commander Col. Matt Elledge joined Texas A&M Forest Service Director Tom Bogguss in signing...

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Hood hosts first free fall exercise

Fort Hood’s only current Airborne unit added a twist to their monthly static-line jump Tuesday when six Soldiers also participated in a Military Free Fall at Fort Hood.Eighty-eight Soldiers from Company C, 2nd Squadron, 38th Cavarly Regiment (Airborne) (Long-Range Surveillance), participated in the static-line jump...

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Post schools take active role in crime prevention

The frequency of juvenile crimes at Fort Hood-based schools within the Killeen Independent School System has been steadily decreasing, an accomplishment that can be attributed in part to the efforts of the School Based Crime Prevention Unit here on Fort Hood since 2008...

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MAPET course brings back importance of Army Values

The Center for Army Profession and Ethic hosted a weeklong course for Fort Hood Soldiers that has proven essential to the Army as a profession. The Master Army Profession and Ethic Trainer is a five-day course specially designed for Army professionals and leaders to go through...

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CIA recruiters coming

Recruiters from the Central Intelligence Agency will be at Fort Hood Tuesday. Representatives from the CIA will discuss current occupations and opportunities within the organization. A career fair is scheduled from 12:30-3:30 p.m. in Room A208B, where resumes will be accepted for all CIA positions.

CD signing, performance

Singer/songwriter Avant will be at the Clear Creek Main Exchange from 5-7 p.m., Feb. 15, for a mini-performance and CD signing of his latest release, “Face the Music”.

HIRED! spring term applications

The Fort Hood Officers’ Spouses’ Club hosts its 27th annual Wild West Night from 6-11 p.m. March 1 at Club Hood. The event is open to the general public – 18 years and older – and offers live entertainment, casino-style games, live and silent auctions and a Texas Hold’em Poker tournament. Those interested in participating in the poker tournament are encouraged to pre-register by emailing fhosc.wwn.chair@gmail.com.

BOSS Paintball at BLORA

The Fort Hood Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers program is offering a day at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Center’s Paintball Course Feb. 22. The fun begins at noon, and food will be provided by BOSS. The cost is $15. For more information, call 287-6116, or stop by the BOSS office in Bldg. 9212, on 21st Street and Old Ironsides.

HIRED! spring term applications

The Fort Hood Child, Youth and School age Services HIRED! Apprenticeship Program is now accepting applications for the upcoming spring term, which begins March 4. HIRED! Offers valuable job experience to teens in high school ages 15-18. Applications must be submitted to the WorkPrep Office in the Rivers Building, Room 149A by Feb. 27. For more information, call 287-6573.

Army Career and Alumni Program

The ACAP center is in the Copeland Soldier Service Center, Bldg. 18010, and open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and Friday, and 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday. Appointments are required for seminars and workshops. For updates or scheduling, call ACAP at 288-2227 or 288-5627. The center is open on training holidays, but closed for federal holidays. For more information, visit the website at www.acap.army.mil.