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Fort Hood hosted the first-ever professional football game played on a military installation as the United Football Leagues’ Dallas Renegades and Orlando Storm went head to head Friday at Phantom Warrior Stadium.
The Gen. Richard E. Cavazos Mission Training Complex provides a critical task, training Soldiers so they can stay ready and lethal. And while the instructors may do the teaching, people like Vickey Kiraly, program analyst, MTC, Directorate of Plans, Training, Modernization and Security, help… Read moreGREAT PEOPLE AT THE GREAT PLACE: Vickey Kiraly
For many military families, resilience becomes a way of life. Frequent moves, long separations and adapting to constant change often shape youth before adulthood. Read moreFort Hood Military Youth of the Year earns prestigious state honors at ceremony
KILLEEN, Texas — The city of Killeen hosted its 79th annual rodeo May 14-16 at the Killeen Rodeo Grounds Arena, opening up their gates May 14 to welcome the military and their families for the rodeo’s Military Appreciation Night. Read moreRodeo Killeen kicks off with Military Appreciation Night
Obituaries
Fredrick Donald Hatton was born in Portland, Oregon, in 1944 to Emma (Tiahrt) and Donald Hatton. Fred was the eldest of five brothers and grew up spending time in Oregon and in South Dakota working on his uncles’ farms. Read moreFredrick Donald Hatton, 81, passed on April 30, 2026.
Season two of “The Pitt” ended last month, but I am by no means ready to let this show go. Read moreBinge or Cringe: ‘The Pitt’: Medical drama soars to success again with second season
April 2026 kicked off with the anticipated premiere of “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” and while critics might have hated the movie, it scored the most lucrative opening weekend of the year thus far. Read moreMOVIE REVIEW: Super Mario sequel knocks it out of galaxy
PLANO, Texas — The lights stay low inside Parkway Tavern and Grill, just dim enough to blur the edges of the work week. Read moreFind escape on mic at Parkway Tavern
One of the major hurdles that military spouses face within military life is the lack of meaningful career opportunities and advancement. Many studies show that frequent moves, lack of childcare and companies not being open to military spouse employees are leading causes. Read moreLIFESKILLS: MSEP connects military spouses with employers
Active-duty, veterans, first responders and supporters participating in the Project Hero 2026 Texas Challenge were welcomed to Fort Hood on May 7 by Soldiers from III Armored Corps and supporters during a stop along the organization’s six-day cycling route. Read moreThe Great Place welcomes Project Hero cyclers during 2026 Texas Challenge
GLENDALE, Colo. — Backed into a corner after a rare pool play loss to Air Force, the Army men’s rugby team stormed back to claim the 2025 Armed Forces Men’s Rugby Championship title with a 12-5 victory in the final Aug. 24 at Infinity Park. Read moreReigning champs: Army grounds Air Force to capture 11th Armed Forces Rugby title
The Army Wellness Program is encouraging the civilian workforce to team up and start moving with six-week-long fitness challenges. Read moreCivilians rise to fitness challenges
Yes, the time has come for all sports fans to rejoice! No, Super Bowl LIX is not later this month but, rather, the ultimate goal of many athletes around the globe — The Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, set to begin later this month. Read moreTeam USA: On, off, back again
