As soldiers from Fort Hood’s 1st Cavalry Division marched the American flag at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, the clouds parted and the sun shone, casting a warm glow on the nation’s colors.
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Military News - Fort Hood
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It may rain, but that won’t stop organizers and volunteers from laying thousands of wreaths Saturday at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
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A Fort Hood brigade will be getting a new commander next week after the last commander was relieved of duty.
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At the end of November, many people are thankful for family. Others are thankful for health. For retired Gen. J.D. Thurman, he is thankful for the act of others to honor the soldiers and their family members buried or interred at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
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The preparations started weeks in advance, with long hours of planning and creating masterpieces in cake and ice. The cooking began Saturday morning, preparing the meats they would cook for Tuesday, with little to no sleep to be had in the final days.
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A Fort Hood soldier, who is accused of shooting a 91-year-old woman in the head Sunday, reportedly told police he was too intoxicated to remember the circumstances of his arrest.
Police have confirmed that the suspect in Sunday’s shooting in south-central Killeen is an active-duty soldier.
Hundreds of Fort Hood families received free Thanksgiving groceries Monday, thanks to the Killeen Food Care Center and dozens of U.S. Army volunteers.
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For many, the arrival of Thanksgiving means turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pies, green beans, rolls and dressing. For those in the Killeen area, it also means the annual wreath-laying ceremony at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery.
Frigid temperatures in Central Texas didn’t deter people from attending the 41st annual Fort Hood Spouses’ Club Holiday Bazaar in Killeen on Saturday.
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With Thanksgiving coming up and the winter holiday season fast approaching, there are a number of family-friendly events to help get you in the holiday state of mind. Check out the details in the listing below for what’s going on in the area.
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Some lanes will be closed at Fort Hood’s Bernie Beck Gate on Saturday for several hours.
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Preparation for placing nearly 13,000 wreaths at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in a little over a week will occur Saturday.
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Military commissaries will operate under a holiday schedule beginning the week of Thanksgiving and continuing through New Year’s Day, the Defense Commissary Agency announced on Tuesday.
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The Fort Hood Department of Public Works Natural and Cultural Resources Management Branch, in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, is planning to conduct prescribed burn operations in Fort Hood Training Areas 13 and 14 starting W…
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COPPERAS COVE — Volunteers in Copperas Cove reached across county lines to serve those in need in Copperas Cove, Killeen, Harker Heights and Nolanville on Saturday during the annual Thanksgiving basket giveaway.
A Texas man was sentenced this week to 10 years in prison for beating and raping a pregnant woman more than 2½ years ago in Killeen.
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This Veterans Day, to honor those that have served, there are a number of restaurants offering free or discounted meals and redeemable offers. Retail stores and other businesses will also offer discounts on goods and services.
Last week’s Veterans Day parade in Copperas Cove brought thoughts of family to some of the parade’s attendees.
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A $5,000 reward is being offered by the Army for credible information leading to the identification of the vehicle and person(s) involved in the death of a Fort Hood soldier on Aug. 13.
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As a child, James Chambers knew he wanted to see the world.
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Due to impending weather that is projected to reach the area Friday morning, the Killeen Veterans Day Parade has been canceled.
Friends of the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is a nonprofit organization that works with hundreds of volunteers to prepare and lay wreaths on each veteran’s grave at the Killeen military cemetery for the holidays. Organizers say there is a need and plenty of room for anyone intereste…
Over 20 Fort Hood soldiers from the 502nd Dental Company (Area Support) have deployed to Europe on a nine-month rotation, in support of U.S. Army Europe-Africa mission requirements.
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About 3,000 to 4,000 Fort Hood soldiers will soon be heading overseas.
The Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center will offer a pilot Walk-In Contraception Clinic at its Family Medicine Residency Clinic on the first floor of the hospital on Nov. 17 from 8-11 a.m, according to a news release on Wednesday.
ROUND ROCK — After he graduated from high school, Frank Miller Jr. decided to enroll at the University of Washington and start fulfilling his mother’s dream of seeing him become a doctor, but what he really wanted to do was follow in his father’s footsteps and join the military.
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Killeen city officials are partnering with the National Mounted Warrior Museum to feature more than 40 military veterans in an effort to highlight Hometown Heroes throughout November.
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Carlson Law Firm in Killeen hosting sixth annual Vets Food Truck Rally on Wednesday.
Former U.S. Navy SEAL Commander Michael Imhoff is an author and evangelist who spoke with fervor at Sunday’s Veterans Day service at Central Christian Church. He reminded the congregation that this country was founded by other military veterans, dating back to it’s colonization.
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Saturday marks the 13th anniversary of the Nov. 5, 2009, deadly shooting when then-Army psychiatrist Maj. Nidal Hasan opened fire in the Soldier Readiness Processing site at Fort Hood as soldiers made final arrangements to deploy.
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A 22-year-old Fort Hood soldier died in a motorcycle accident Thursday evening, police confirmed Friday.
FORT HOOD — “Long live the legend!” was the shout as Col. Christopher Dempsey assumed command of the 1st Cavalry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team at a ceremony on an overcast Thursday morning.
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The Copperas Cove Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8577 in Copperas Cove is set to have its annual Veterans Day parade Saturday.
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Air raid sirens have sounded on a South Korean island and residents evacuated to underground shelters after North Korea fired more than 20 missiles, at least one of them in its direction and landing near the rivals’ tense sea border. South Korea quickly responded by launching its own missiles in the same border area. The launches came hours after North Korea threatened to use nuclear weapons to get the U.S. and South Korea to pay what it called “the most horrible price in history” in protest of ongoing South Korean-U.S. military drills that it views as an invasion rehearsal. The White House says the United States has no hostile intent toward North Korea.
The case of a Fort Hood soldier who the Army originally thought was a deserter, but later turned out to be dead in Killeen, now has a $50,000 reward attached to it.
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas is partnering with Fort Hood for the annual Hiring Red, White & You Hiring Event on Friday at Fort Hood. The event is an initiative to connect veterans and their spouses in Texas with employers seeking skills of veterans and their spouses.
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The Belton Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Veteran’s Day ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11 — a service that will feature the Belton High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps Color Guard, community leaders, local VFW commanders, and a brass band.
A Fort Hood sergeant has been charged by the military with attempted murder and other crimes, Army officials announced.
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FORT HOOD — The Directorate of Public Works will host a Turkey Run Bridge grand opening at 9:30 a.m. Friday.
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Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center’s annual Retiree Health Fair will be held Saturday at the main hospital.
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Fort Hood will host its 48th annual Retiree Appreciation Days this Friday and Saturday.
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The widow of a Fort Hood soldier accused of robbing a Belton man she met at a dating site is back in jail after allegedly violating the terms of her bond release.
FORT HOOD — The Directorate of Emergency Services will close all inbound and outbound lanes for the Mayborn (East) Gate adjacent Fort Hood Street and Rancier Avenue for equipment maintenance Wednesday and Thursday from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m.
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Central Texas residents are invited to attend the burial of Lance Cpl. William Meredith, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, at 11 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, 11463 State Highway 195, in Killeen.
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