Fort hood is a military base that was named after the confederate general john bell hood and is located just on the edge of the city of killeen in the state of texas. Nov 05, 2009 at 340 square miles, fort hood is the largest u. It is among the largest united states military installations worldwide and is home to many units, such as the 1st cavalry division, 4th infantry division. Iii corps was inactivated in 1959 and reactivated in 1961, and headquarters remained at fort hood. Fort hood could not have foreseen 2014 gun attack, army says. Base visit book army fort hood texas, book, july 12, 2005. According to the faulks book, fort hood, the first fifty years, mayborn also had to be a. Apr 27, 2020 fort hood is the army s premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces. Fort hood, located between austin and dallas, texas, is one of the largest military bases by area in the world. Fort hood, tx history fort hood was announced as a location for the training of world war ii tank destroyers by the war department in 1942. It was the deadliest terrorist attack mass shooting on an american military base. Airborne unit deactivates at fort hood united states army. It was an honor to have had the opportunity to visit fort hood and photograph the.
The museum has developed a quiz for soldiers and older visitors that is also available at the front desk. Base visit book army fort hood texas page 3 of 159. Fort hood contracting battalion cases it colors for. This is a list of military installations in texas, in the united states kelly field formerly kelly air force base joint base san antonio, san antonio. Simpson published the definitive work on john bell hoods texas brigade. In 1990 the installation was the home of the headquarters of the iii corps under united states army forces command. During the 1970s, fort hood became known as the place for the introduction of new equipment, tactics, and organizations in the army. Apr 16, 2014 two separate rampage shootings within five years at killeens fort hood army base have sparked renewed discussion over whether those on military bases in texas should be able to carry concealed. Fort hood, texas being in the military is often described by many soldiers as being part of a family. From 1952 to 1969, the facilities were run by the u. A 214,968acre installation, fort hood is the only post in the united states capable of stationing and training two armored divisions. Jose junito rivera added a new photo to fort hoodarmy bases timeline with claudio bonilla aviles at united states army ft. It is among the largest united states military installations worldwide and is home to many units, such as the 1st cavalry division, 4th infantry division, command iii corps, 504th military intelligence brigade, 21st.
This action was done to realign the historical designations of units to their parent divisions. Lucksinger and gerald d skidmore sr, and fort hood in world war ii by david ford. Defense base closure and realignment commission and was provided to unt digital library by the unt libraries government documents department. Jose junito rivera added a new photo to fort hoodarmy bases. The guide to military installations, stackpole books, harrisburg, 1983. Army officer goes on a shooting rampage at fort hood in central texas.
Fort hood, tx texas fort hood is a military post located in killeen texas. Fort hood is the biggest active duty base of the us armed forces and currently houses. After the war, fort hood saw very little changes in its operations and missions. Fort hood is located in killeen, texas between austin and waco. The fort hood massacre north texas crime and criminal. The post is named after confederate general john bell hood who is best known for commanding the texas brigade against the u. History of fort hood greater killeen chamber of commerce. The portal to texas history a gateway to rare, historical, and primary source materials from or about texas. To be enrolled in a texas school, a child must be at least 5 years old by september 1st. This is a website dedicated to our men and women serving at fort hood, tx. Oct 06, 2017 fort hood, located between austin and dallas, texas, is one of the largest military bases by area in the world. Often referred to as the great place, fort hood is the home of iii corps headquarters, a major subordinate command of us army forces command forscom. Army major kills people in fort hood shooting spree history. Missing vanessa gullien, 20, fort hood army base in.
Fort hoods home page with news stories and photos of things happening on. On september 18, 1942, camp hood was officially opened. Report to base provides information for fort hood army base including phone numbers, education, and state and local resources. If anyone knows or is holding back information please call the fbi at 8002255324. Fort hood army base texas army said theres a strong possibility angry words with other soldiers preceded wednesdays shooting rampage by an iraq war veteran on the fort hood military base a massacre that killed four, including the shooter, and wounded 16 others. Fort hood is the biggest active duty base of the us armed forces and currently houses the 1st cavalry division and the 4th infantry division. Making war at fort hood offers an illuminating look at war through the daily lives of. Welcome to my channel awakened starseed crime cases. Additional units include the 1st cavalry division, the th sustainment command, the first army division west, the 3rd armored cavalry regiment and the 41st fires brigade. Basic training yearbook of company c 2nd battalion 46th infantry 6 december 1965 10 february 1966. On november 5, 2009, a terrorist attack mass shooting took place at fort hood, near killeen, texas.
Before the breakup of the soviet union, fort hood was billed as the largest military base in the free world fort benning is larger in personnel, fort bliss in land area. I did move off post i am not married im still a specialist. Eight short months after the opening of camp hood, the base nearly doubled in size. These books are a pictorial history of killeen with short paragraphs about the origins and development of the area.
It can be said that this is one of the us military bases that was acquired during the war period. Its purpose is to provide military personnel the information necessary for their move to the area. Fort hood was named for the famous confederate gen. Army soldiers at fort hood in texas are dying at alarming. On 15 june 1963 killeen base was turned over to the army.
Most of the 218,000 acres owned by the united states army is located in coryell county. Guests are asked to find answers to questions on 1st cavalry division history within the text of the museums exhibits. Portraits of 1st battalion 1966 22nd infantry regiment. The two active army divisions, the second armored division hell on wheels and the first cavalry division. It is located halfway between austin and waco, about 60 miles 97 km from each, within the u. On 5 november 2009, at least one gunman, identified as a us soldier, attacked other personnel in at fort hood, killing at least 12 people and wounding almost 30 others. This announcement put into motion a whirlwind of activity and construction that resulted in the creation of one of the largest military bases in the world. Fort hood has come a long way during its more than 75 years from rolling central texas farmlands to the armys premier training facility of todays soldiers and that growth continues. Base visit book fort hood texas dated 22 june 2005. The 4th infantry division mechanized was designated the army s experimental force on dec.
During the vietnam war, fort hood trained many units for the war. A new chapter in its long history began as its soldiers were given the mission to lead the army into the 21st century. The military base is located adjacent to killeen, texas, in the beautiful hill and lake country of the great state of texas, approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of. Killeen, tx seven active duty soldiers assigned to units on fort hood, graduated august 9th from central texas colleges military articulation paramedic program. I just found out that i am being stationed at fort hood. Fort hoods home page with news stories and photos of things happening on fort hood and with its deployed. Darnall army community hospital opened in 1965, replacing the world war ii era fort hood hospital, a long group of onestory buildings connected with covered walkways. Fort hood is a united states military post located outside of killeen, texas. April 1966 us army unit history for the 1st armored division, old ironsides, at fort hood, texas. Along with the stonewall brigade, they were considered the confederate army s shock troops. For four months in 1949, fort hood then known as camp hood in killeen, texas, one of americas most secure military facilities, at which nuclear weapons were stored, was plagued by an amazing series of ufo sightings witnessed by approximately 100 servicemen and confirmed by. Fort hood, texas army recommendation secretary of defense recommendation realign fort hood, tx, by relocating a brigade combat team bct and unit of employment uex headquarters to fort carson, co. This information is for both onpost and offpost at fort hood, tx.
Fort hood is located in southwestern bell and southeastern coryell counties in central texas. The rolling, semiarid terrain is ideal for multifaceted training and testing of military units and troops. The fort hood army base, located in fort hood, tx, acts as a center of military command for u. The military base houses personnel, conducts training operations for active duty and reservist forces, stores equipment, and supports military operations. The base was a strategic result of the need to have a base for testing tank destroyers. Gray air force base was designated as robert gray army airfield.
In 2003, tragedy struck fort hood when a gunman killed people on the army base. John bell hood, an outstanding leader who gained recognition during the civil war as the commander of hoods texas brigade. Is there anyone who is stationed there currently or has been that can tell me what the barracks situation is like. A 214,968 acre installation, 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. Fort hood, first edition abebooks shop for books, art. Following the war, many of the active duty soldiers remained at the base. The base is located 60 miles north of austin, the capital of texas. When kenneth scooter barclay arrived in central texas to report to camp hood in late 1949, what he found was an army post still under construction. The post is named after confederate general john bell hood. Thank you for your support of tsha and texas history. North camp hood became north fort hood and what is now west fort hood was formerly a u.
A 214,968 acre installation, fort hood is the only post in the united states capable of stationing and training two. Darnall was the first of three permanent army hospitals of the 200300 bed size to open. Fort hood is the army s premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces. Army major kills people in fort hood shooting spree. Clear creek exchange bldg 4250 clear creek blvd ft hood, tx 76544. In 1942, while world war ii raged, the united states army developed 108,000 acres of central texas farm land into camp hood, later fort hood. In 1954, iii corps, moved from the state of california to fort hood, texas. The primary mission of fort hood is to maintain a state of readiness for combat missions, and the dominant activity is the training of iii corps. It is one of the largest us military installations in the world. The base derives its name from general john bell hood. After 911 access to the base became very restrictive, but there are two museums on base that can be accessed with permission. Fort hood the handbook of texas online texas state. It can be done with a phone call or directly on their site.
Fort hood beneficiary counseling assistance coordinators. The fort hood base, located in killeen, bell county in the state of texas, us, was built in 1942. Secretary of defense justification this recommendation ensures army bcts and support units are located at installations capable of. Fort hood also captures the attention of the entertainment industry and is the frequent host of celebrities, entertainers and theatrical shows from national dance teams. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
History of fort hood hood made a permanent installation on april, 1950, the announcement came fromwashington, d. For more on the history of killeen, fort hood and the surrounding areas, i recommend images of america. Fort hood in world war ii by david ford history books. In october of 1969, killeen base, no longer an atomic storage facility, was designated as west fort hood. There are also many opportunities to enjoy the central texas atmosphere at fort hood, as local talent is frequently performing at fort hood clubs. Additionally the killeen, copperas cove, harker heights.
Fort hood is one of the largest military installations in the world. On january 14, 1942, at the beginning of united states involvement in world war ii, it was announced that a tank destroyer tactical and firing center would be established near killeen, texas. As fort hood turns 75, veterans recall their time at the. Base visit book army fort hood texas page 4 of 159.
Fort hood was located in the fifth united states army area. However, the post became a host to the second armored division, army reserve units, and the texas national guard. Lees grenadier guard is about the civil war record of the regiments that formed the legendary brigade from 1861 to 1865. It is among the largest united states military installations worldwide and is home to many units, such as the 1st cavalry division, 4th infantry division, command iii corps, 504th military intelligence brigade, 21st cavalry. The new base became home to a tank destroyer tactical and firing center and some 38,000 troops a figure that would swell to almost 95,000 in less than a year. Sep 09, 2016 fort hood contracting battalion cases it colors for deployment. Fort hood photo archive world war ii bauman rare books. A number of soldiers who served in 1st battalion 22nd infantry in the years 19661967 received their basic training at fort hood, texas in 19651966. During peacetime, fort hood is a gated post, with the 1st cavalry division museum, the belton lake outdoor recreation area blora, and a number of other facilities that are open to the public. Fort hood army base texas fort hood texas, fort hood. Fort hood is the armys premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces. This resource guide is for members of the us military community at fort hood including service members, family members, civilian personnel, and retirees.
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