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Fort Hood To Be Renamed for Texas-Born Hero of Korean, Vietnam Wars in May
After announcing last year Texas’ sprawling Fort Hood would be renamed, the Army now has a date set for this spring.
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Army Investigating Soldier's Death at Fort Hood
The U.S. military is investigating the death of a soldier at a Texas Army post that in recent years has struggled with homicide, suicide and sexual assault among its troops.
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Texas Woman Who Helped Hide Slain Soldier Vanessa Guillen's Body Pleads Guilty
The only suspect arrested in the 2020 killing of soldier Vanessa Guillén at a Texas military base has plead guilty to four charges and is awaiting sentencing.
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Renaming of Fort Hood Divides Killeen
The Central Texas city home to Fort Hood appears to be divided over the new name of its massive military base.
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Fort Hood's Renaming Divides Hometown of Killeen
Killeen, the army town married to nearby Fort Hood, is divided over the post’s renaming with supporters saying it’s about time and critics saying it’s an example of “cancel culture.”
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Slain Soldier Vanessa Guillén Has Highway Renamed in Her Honor
Guillén’s murder led to widescale changes to protect victims of sexual violence in the military.
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US Changing Name of Fort Hood to Honor Hispanic General
U.S. Army base Fort Hood, named for a Confederate major general who led troops into battle against the United States during the Civil War, will be renamed for a Latino postwar four-star Army general. The new name will honor Gen. Richard Cavazos, who is noted for his leadership during the Korean War, when he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished...
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Family of Slain Texas Soldier Seeking $35 Million in Damages
The family of a Texas soldier who was sexually harassed and killed at a military base near Killeen in 2020 filed a lawsuit Friday seeking $35 million in damages from the U.S. government.
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Texas Medic Says More Help Needed in Ukraine
A North Texas medic is volunteering in Ukraine and says more help is needed.
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North Texas Medic Volunteering for Combat in Ukraine
Anja Osmon, of Sherman, traveled to Ukraine six weeks ago; the Army-trained medic says more volunteers with military experience are needed.
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12 Active Wildfires Burning in Texas
State and local firefighters are currently working on 12 active wildfires in Texas Monday afternoon as the potential for more wildfires this week may outpace suppression efforts.
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Smoke From Wildfires Creates Respiratory Issues for Some North Texans
Smoke from wildfires is creating a haze that’s causing respiratory issues for some North Texans.
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Fort Hood Soldier Dies During Training in Mojave Desert
A Fort Hood soldier died last week during training in California’s Mojave Desert, the U.S. Army announced.
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Killeen Concerns About US Army Role With NATO
Texas soldiers from Fort Hood are heading to Europe to support NATO during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and people in Killeen Tuesday said they worry about the possible expansion of that role.
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Killeen Concerns About US Army Role with NATO
Texas soldiers from Fort Hood are heading to Europe to support NATO during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and people in Killeen Tuesday said they worry about the possible expansion of that role.
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160 Fort Hood Soldiers Deploy to Europe
Roughly 160 Soldiers from the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood, Texas deployed Monday to support the NATO Response Force.
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160 Fort Hood Soldiers Deploy to Europe
Roughly 160 Soldiers from the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood, Texas deployed Monday to support the NATO Response Force.
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Missing Fort Hood Soldier Found, Is With Extended Family, Officials Say
Army officials said in a statement Sunday night that Jennifer Sewell, a soldier on the Texas base who was missing, has been located and is safe.
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Fort Hood Launches Effort to Address Sexual Assault, Suicide
U.S. Army officials have unveiled a new resource and training center at Fort Hood that aims to create a more supportive culture following reports of murder, suicide and sexual assault at the embattled Texas military installation.