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The head of the Army's Madigan Healthcare System, one of the largest military hospitals on the West Coast, has been temporarily relieved of command amid an investigation over whether the Army has avoided diagnosing returning combat soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder to save money. More>>
75 thousand Army jobs are under fire, as the Department of Defense cuts its budget. Now, some Fort Hood soldiers are raising the bar, so their jobs don't slip away. SSG Victoria Cisneros is determined More>>
Baylor has received a $350,000 research grant to study stress associated with deployment. More>>
The wine flowed freely today for those who fight to keep us free. The Vineyard of Florence invited Fort Hood soldiers to a special appreciation day. They enjoyed free wine, music and food. It was More>>
The community comes to the rescue of a Fort Hood soldier who risked his own life to rescue others. Thanks to Operation Finally Home, SPC Michael Ryan and his wife CareyLyn are breaking ground on a brand More>>
FORT HOOD, Texas (KCEN) -- At least 500 people gathered Saturday to honor the life of Fort Hood solider Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hilder, who died in Afghanistan earlier this month of natural causes.
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It will soon be easier for soldiers and veterans to arm themselves with college degrees and training certificates, thanks to a program called College Credit for Heroes. Governor Rick Perry signed it into More>>
A suspected thief got more than he bargained for, when an Army Ranger exercised his good Samaritan rights. It happened Sunday around 2:30 p.m. when 1LT Tony Lawrence says he saw a man running from a More>>
A Fort Hood solider died Wednesday at Saint David Hospital in Round Rock from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Florence Feb. 4. More>>
The III Corps and Fort Hood culinary team is headed for big things. More>>
Fort Hood security forces are getting ready to deploy, and thanks to a special training site, they don't have to stretch their imaginations. On the battlefield, soldiers have to expect the unexpected. That's More>>
Our soldiers have each others backs on the battlefield, but this week they're fighting face-to-face. Today was day two of Fort Hoods annual combatives tournament. Enlisted and officer, male and female, More>>
Soldiers and leaders from 2nd Brigade Combat Team "Black Jack," 1st Cavalry Division, gathered to mourn the loss of SPC Michael Bailey at a memorial service held in his honor at Fort Hood Tuesday. More>>
The Pentagon spelled out in billions of dollars on Monday precisely how it wants to save nearly half a trillion dollars in defense spending over the next five years, as the Department of Defense and other parts of the American national security apparatus sought to rebalance their books to account for new areas of concern. More>>
More than 400 soldiers from Fort Hood and III Corps are gearing up for the 2012 combative tournament championship. More>>
GE announced Monday it plans to hire 5,000 veterans in the next five years. More>>
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier who was found unresponsive in his barracks room Feb. 8. More>>
The way soldiers train at home has made an about face over the past two years. That's especially true at Fort Hood, and it's making our service members stronger in more than one way. Rain or shine, More>>
A cannon salute was fired at noon Feb. 9 in front of III Corps Headquarters on Fort Hood in honor of the late BG Terence J. Hildner, 13th Sustainment Command commanding general, who died in Afghanistan Feb. 3 of apparent natural causes. More>>
More than a thousand Fort Hood families got a Texas-sized welcome today. Twice a year the Hood Howdy event helps newcomers and others adjust to life on post. About a hundred businesses and agencies More>>
Anyone who spends time on Fort Hood knows getting around during peak traffic times can drive you crazy. When SPC Alex McSorley came from Iraq in December, he returned to a much busier post than he remembered. More>>
The name of a solider who died Feb. 3 from an apparent heart attack at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center has been released. More>>
The name of a solider who died Feb. 4 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Florence has been released. More>>
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded over $3 million of a national emergency grant increment to provide reemployment services to nearly 1,450 individuals affected by the realignments and closures of military facilities throughout Texas, including Fort Hood. More>>
Wounded war veterans found themselves in a battle Wednesday, but this time it was on American soil against a few familiar faces in a game of flag football. More>>
A top ranking general has died in Afghanistan of apparent natural causes. More>>
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A backlog of disability claims at the Veterans Affairs Department worsens as our soldiers return from Iraq and Afghanistan. They're adding to more than 200,000 claims filed by Vietnam veterans since More>>
The United States and NATO will end their combat mission in Afghanistan next year, transitioning primarily to a training role in which Afghan security forces will take the lead, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday. More>>
It turns out, sometimes, second weddings are what every girl dreams about. Or at least that was the case with Debbie Barron who describes her first wedding, just last year, as less than fairy tale. More>>
Many who served in Iraq are working out their next steps in life and for some, that will mean going to school. More>>
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to request, as early as Thursday, two new rounds of military base closures in the United States as part of the Pentagon budget-cutting process, according to defense sources. More>>
Fort Hood leaders are reaching farther than ever before to respond to questions and concerns from our military community. Commanding General Don Campbell and three other key leaders from Fort Hood will More>>
U.S. special forces swooped into Somalia in a pair of helicopters in a daring overnight raid to rescue two kidnapped aid workers -- an American and a Dane -- and killed several gunmen, American officials said Wednesday. More>>
The brigade responsible for moving our troops out of Iraq marked the return of all their soldiers today, And they got a new commander in that same ceremony. The passing of the colors from COL Ron Kirklin More>>
Fort Hood is hosting its first (and the Army's first) multimedia Facebook and TV Town Hall 5-7 p.m. Jan. 26. More>>
Sgt. Hunter McNamara's rest and relaxation break was right on target. He made it home just in time for the birth of his first child. One week old Parker is not yet able to roll over or even lift his More>>
Tax season is finally here, and if you're in the military, there are filing perks you need to know about. More>>
They're known to many as BCGs, or "birth control glasses," but soon military recruits won't have to sport these unfashionable frames. More>>
America's special envoy to the region talked peace and reconciliation with Hamid Karzai in Kabul Saturday, while the Afghan president made it clear that Afghans should be in the driver's seat. More>>
The Department of Defense on Saturday identified six Marines who were killed in Afghanistan when their helicopter crashed. More>>
For three years, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Chiarelli has been spearheading the Army's effort to reduce the number of suicides in the service. More>>
Those who wish to re-enlist in the Army this year will have to do so earlier than ever before. A fast approaching and earlier than ever re-enlistment deadline wasn't something SSG Isaac Flores was going More>>
Fort Hood soldiers looking to transition from army life into the civilian world got a little help job hunting Wednesday. The Army Career and Alumni Program hosted its annual winter job fair. More>>
A coincidence -- two recent high-profile cases? Or a sign of an increase in hostile behavior as U.S. troops complete their withdrawal from Iraq, similar to that seen when U.S. troops returned home from the Vietnam War? More>>
Some are going the whole nine yards to make sure our wounded soldiers have all the support they need. NFL Star Emmitt Smith visited Fort Hood today. The former Dallas Cowboy was there to present a More>>
First Lady Michelle Obama Announces Major Coordinated Effort by America's Academic Institutions to Combat PTSD & TBI
A video posted on YouTube shows four combat Marines urinating on the corpses of three dead men in Afghanistan, a U.S. military official told NBC News More>>
© Cape Cod Times / Christine HochkeppelA game of "quick-draw" between two soldiers in Iraq went horribly wrong, leaving Army Sgt. Matthew Gallagher dead and his roommate facing possible murder charges. More>>
As our troops return from Iraq, some don't get to stay. About 50 soldiers arrived at the Killeen/Fort Hood Regional Airport today on rest and recuperation leave, but they'll soon leave again for Kuwait. More>>
President Barack Obama traveled to the Pentagon Thursday to unveil his plan for a leaner, cheaper military that will retain the ability to fight terrorism and confront new threats from countries like China and Iran. More>>
Reports from the Texas Workforce Commission indicated 200 civilian jobs would be cut at Fort Hood, but the contractor involved says that's not so. Northrop Grumman's contract as range control provider More>>
An Iraq war vet determined to help his fellow comrades is now one step closer to his goal. Caleb Duty wants to raise money for VFW and American Legion posts by hosting a music festival. When his hometown of Robinson said he couldn't have the festival there, his dream fizzled, but a new venue has given his vision new life. More>>
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is drawing up a plan that will force the military to change the way it fights in the future. More>>
More than 200 people will be laid off on Fort Hood after Northrom Grumman decided not to renew its contract with the army base. More>>
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier who died Jan. 1 in Tomball, Texas. More>>
Fort Hood officials have released the name of a soldier who died Dec. 29 in Temple from injuries suffered from a gunshot wound Dec. 23 in Killeen. More>>
Television stations in Baghdad are calling it "Iraq Day," the Saturday deadline for American troops to completely withdraw from the country under a U.S.-Iraqi security pact. More>>
The U.S. is set to sell Saudi Arabia $30 billion worth of F-15 combat jets. More>>
The Department of Defense announced Thursday the death of three Fort Hood soldiers who were killed in Paktia, Afghanistan from an improvised explosive device. More>>
The Temple Veteran's Hospital along with some volunteer groups are starting a new program, hosting baby showers for Veteran expecting mothers. More>>
The 339th Military Intelligence Unit arrived stateside from Iraq. And on December 3rd, their mission and accomplishments were celebrated by hundreds at the Beaumont Ranch. More>>
Hundreds of Fort Hood families got the gift of a lifetime this morning, as a Christmas eve homecoming brings the last of our troops home from Iraq. The 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion returned from More>>
A North Texas woman says her mission is complete. More>>
(KCEN) Today marks the end of our Camo Santa Toy Drive and for our first year, we are overwhelmed by your generosity. Since November, we've been asking you to donate toys for Fort Hood children at businesses More>>
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