JULY 29, 2025 — Two years after a name change, The Great Place is Fort Hood again, honoring a World War I hero, Col. Robert Benjamin Hood. During a ceremony July 28, 2025, at the III Armored Corps Headquarters flagpole, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood commander Col. Mark McClellan and U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood Command Sgt. Maj. Loyd Rhoades cased the Fort Cavazos colors and … [Read more...]
Chaplains Mark 250 Years of Ministering to Soldiers
JULY 29, 2025 - The Army recently celebrated its 250th birthday — two and a half centuries of defending the nation since standing up, June 14, 1775. Not long after, on July 29, 1775, the Army Chaplain Corps was established to provide ministerial support to those soldiers. "The members of today's Army Chaplain Corps are sustaining and enriching a sacred legacy, which our … [Read more...]
Raven Focus Increases Warfighting for Total Army
JULY 28, 2025 — “We are here in support of Raven Focus which is a brigade annual training exercise for the 81st Stryker Brigade, based in Seattle, Washington,” said Lt. Col. Nathan Davis, commander, 1-357th Brigade Support Battalion, Joint Base Lewis-McChord. “For the National Guard and the Army Reserve, their biggest challenge is access to equipment and the time to train. You … [Read more...]
U.S. Submarine Visits Brisbane, Australia
BRISBANE, Australia (July 27, 2025) – The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepares to moor alongside the forward-deployed submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) in Brisbane, Australia, for a scheduled port visit July 27, 2025. Ohio and Frank Cable are in port Brisbane, Australia, as part of routine operations in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet, the U.S. … [Read more...]
Soldier Heat Safety: Expert Advice
JULY 28, 2025 — As the temperatures rise, Soldiers face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses as they routinely undergo rigorous training across diverse weather conditions. The Fort Bragg Chief of Environmental Health, Department of Public Health, Lt. Col. Owen Price has seen firsthand the impact of heat stress on service members. Soldiers are susceptible to three main … [Read more...]