COPPERAS COVE — The Copperas Cove ISD school board held a workshop meeting Wednesday ahead of its regular meeting Thursday and among other things, discussed the possibility of naming the
Nearly three years after the Fort Meade Museum closed, a contractor team moved three tanks from the vacated building April 18 and 19, so they could be transported to new homes and once again serve as educational tools.
Members of the Central Texas community and senior leaders from Fort Hood met Tuesday to discuss challenges facing the Fort Hood community as well as celebrate the postâs contributions to the Central Texas community at large.
Lt. Gen. Pat White, commanding general of III Corps and Fort Hood, greeted the visitors at the III Corps Headquarters building before beginning the orientation. Of those in attendance, nearly a dozen had never been on the installation before.
âWeâve got a great history here on Fort Hood,â White said. âI hope everyone comes away from today with an appreciation for what makes this installation and this organization so special.â
It is hard to believe two years passed since I took command of the Fort Hood Garrison. In some regards, it seems weâve lived in crisis management mode for two years as we worked through housing issues, COVID-19, the tragic loss of one of our own, and Winter Storm Uri. In other regards, weâve collectively made great progress on Fort Hood, reinvigorating our focus on people to counter negative trends and unhealthy climates, renovating and building new facilities, and strengthening ties with local community partners. Serving as garrison commander goes down in my book as a rewarding experience that few in uniform experience. For a couple of years, I played a role in providing services to 500,000 Soldiers, family members, Department of the Army civilians, and retirees who call Central Texas home. This look into operations of the city that is Fort Hood provided me with insight that gives me greater appreciation for Fort Hood and Central Texas.