FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Hood - Killeen, Texas ~ 19 FEB, 2008

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[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

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Road Trip: Fort Hood, Killeen, Texas

Fort Hood, named after Confederate General John Bell Hood, is a U.S. Army post located halfway between Austin and Waco, in Killeen, Texas.

John Bell Hood (June 1, 1831 – August 30, 1879) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War. Hood had a reputation for bravery and aggressiveness that sometimes bordered on recklessness, and was considered one of the best brigade and division commanders in the Confederate States Army.

A 340 square mile installation (217,337 acres), Fort Hood is the only post in the United States capable of stationing and training two Armored Divisions.

The rolling, semiarid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of military units and individuals. Fort Hood is "The Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces."

In addition to the 1st Cavalry Division and 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood is also residence for Headquarters Command III Corps, 3d Signal Brigade, 3d Air Support Operations Group, 13th Support Command (Expeditionary), 13th Finance Group, 21st CAV Brigade (Air Combat), 89th Military Police Brigade, 504th BfSB, the Dental Activity (DENTAC), the Medical Support Activity (MEDDAC), U.S. Army Operational Test Command (USAOTC), and various other units and tenant organizations.

Read More About "The Great Place"!

Also located at Fort Hood are The 1st Cavalry Division Museum and The 4th Infantry Division Museum

Visit The 1st Cavalry Division Museum Here!

Visit The 4th Infantry Division Museum Here!

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[AZamericonnie]

Chores before the pillows!

I know that's true....sweet dreams to you dear Lauren!

[luvie]

Awwwwww....you are TOO sweet!

I am doing just great MM! How are you? Hope the weather
is not as bad as it has been in your area!

((((hugs))))

[MeekMom]

Man, those sammies sure look delicious Connie!
Hope you’re having a peaceful evening sweetie! :))

(((hugs)))

[MeekMom]

Oh it’s f-r-e-e-z-i-n’ Luvy!!!
I’m stayin’ in!
Brrrrr!
This coming weekend it’s supposed to go up to the 30’s again, so that will be good. :D

[Tex Pete]

From the west side of Fort Hood, Hooah!

The pic of the Cavalry Horse Detachment riding with an Apache overhead was taken right here in Copperas Cove, TX.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Luv!

On the QT, were you an the radio today?

[luvie]

“Up to the 30s”....I will not even tell you what our temperature
was today...and what it’s supposed to be tomorrow.

I think winter forgot us. Stay warm, MM!

[luvie]

No...not that I know of. Why? (I am almost afraid to ask
that question! LOL!)

[PROCON]

We in western Oregon have had Great weather, for winter, 58ish degrees over the weekend, it’s just typical, no Gorebull warming!!/LOL

[luvie]

That is beautiful.

Was it created by an Iraqi?

[AZamericonnie]

Now there’s my hug! And back atcha!:)

Hope all is well with you this evening!

[HiJinx]

Yes, it was, to honor the Americans who liberated his country.

[PROCON]

Nice chatting with ya!!

I really appreciate you Military Moms, hope your honey is safe!!

I married after the military, my wife couldn't handle an away guy!!/LOL

[HiJinx]

Judging from one of the museum pics in the opening, it looks like that statue may have already been shipped to Ft. Hood.

[armymarinemom]

More Photos of the 1st Cav Memorial here

[mylife]

Yeah I saw that.

[luvie]

What a wonderful gesture. This is the stuff that you NEVER
see in the MSM!....and you should!

Hi, Jinxy! How are you and Nana doing?

[BIGLOOK]

There was a sweet voice that called in to Rush’s show today from Midland. During the call she sent greetings from West Texas and said “Ah love W....but....”. Thought to myself, Luv has the day off and is trying her luck on getting through for her radio debut.

[MeekMom]

heh heh heh! :D

[PROCON]

Is Luv trying to be a radio talk show host??!!