Fort Hood News

Unaccompanied Veteran burial July 2

June 28, 2018 by Tim Fleischer

Unaccompanied Veteran burial to be held at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

MONDAY, July 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen will conduct an Unaccompanied Veteran burial for Seaman recruit Neal Frederiksen, Jr., a United States Navy Veteran. Sr. Frederiksen served in the Navy from March 1977 to May 1978. King-Tears Funeral Home in Austin has coordinated with Navy Honor Guard to ensure that Sr. Frederiksen will receive military honors.

The Veterans Land Board works with the local community and fellow veterans support groups to ensure that NO Veteran is ever left behind after they pass away.

The Central Texas community is encouraged to attend.

Details:

Monday, July 2, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.

Service for Sr. Neal Frederiksen, Jr., U.S. Navy Veteran

Location:

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery
11463 SH 195, Killeen, Texas 76542

Thousands honor Fort Hood Fallen Soldiers

June 17, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

By Erin Rogers

Fort Hood Public Affairs

FORT HOOD, Texas – Thousands in the sprawling Central Texas post paused for a solemn memorial held for nine fallen warriors June 16 during a service inside the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel here.

November 5 Memorial Dedicated on March 11

March 3, 2016 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

The November 5 2009 Memorial designed by Salado Artist Troy Kelley will be dedicated on March 11.

Governor, Senator and Congressman will attend

Gov. Gregg Abbott, Senator John Cornyn and U.S. Rep. John Carter will be on hand for the dedication of the 5 November, 2009 Fort Hood Memorial at the Killeen Civic & Conference. [Read more…] about November 5 Memorial Dedicated on March 11

Marine Corps Breakfast November 14 at CAC

November 12, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

Marine Corps Birthday Breakfast at Cultural Activities Center

Central Texas Marines Organization is proud to host the Marine Corps Birthday Breakfast at the Cultural Activities Center Center in Temple, 7:30 a.m. Nov. 14. This event is celebrating the 240th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps.

Fort Hood hosts Odierno for fourth virtual town hall

April 10, 2015 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

By Heather Graham-Ashley

III Corps and Fort Hood Public Affairs

FORT HOOD, Texas (April 7, 2015) — Near- and long-term changes in Army force strength, retirement and compensation were heavy on the minds of the 22 Fort Hood Soldiers, who addressed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno during a virtual town hall held here, April 2.

Fort Hood reopens deer bow hunting

October 9, 2013 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

FORT HOOD, Texas — Post officials will reopen dFORT HOOD, Texas — Post officials will reopen deer bow hunting on the Fort Hood reservation Oct. 8. Reservations begin at 4 p.m. Oct. 7.

‘Blue Watch’ Families bid Farewell to deploying Soldiers

September 27, 2013 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

by Staff Sgt. Gregory Sanders, 504th BFSB Public Affairs

FORT HOOD, Texas – Family and friends bid farewell to nearly 125 Soldiers assigned to 163rd Military Intelligence Battalion, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, during a ceremony at West Fort Hood Gym Thursday morning, Sept. 19, marking the start of a scheduled nine month deployment to Afghanistan.

New Legislation to Support Victims of Fort Hood Shooting

August 29, 2013 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

KILLEEN- U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), Congressman John R. Carter (R-TX31) and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX 25) will hold a joint press conference the morning of Monday, September 2, to announce new legislation to be introduced in both Houses of Congress that would honor and support the victims of the Nov. 5, 2009 Fort Hood shooting.

Hasan sentenced to death

August 29, 2013 by Tim Fleischer Leave a Comment

FORT HOOD, Texas — In the court-martial of U.S. vs. Maj. Nidal M. Hasan, he was sentenced to death Aug. 28 following panel deliberations which lasted less than two hours here.

Major Hasan court-martial panel selected

July 16, 2013 by Super User Leave a Comment

Major Hasan’s court-martial panel selected

FORT HOOD, Texas — In a brief session to hear remaining arguments, three final court-martial panel members were selected in U.S. vs. Maj. Nidal M. Hasan here.