21st Cav Welcomes Lakotas into Fleet

The brigade received two Lakotas Friday to eventually replace the current UH-1 Huey helicopters that are being phased out of Army service. The cockpit in the Lakota offers dual digital displays and some of Army aviation's latest technology. The aircraft can be flown single or dual pilot, depending on flight conditions.

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Soldiers Participate in First Ammunition Inspectors Course

Specialist Jerry Toliver, an ammunition specialist assigned to 664th Ord. Co., 180th Trans. Bn., 4th Sust. Bde, assists Soldiers in the Ammunition Inspectors Course by offloading a pallet of 2.75-inch rockets. This is the first time the course has been instructed by a mobile training team, and it was hosted by the 664th Ord. Co. at the Fort Hood Ammunition Supply Point.

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Card Sharks bid farewell to Hood, join new CAB at Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Card Sharks Soldiers from 1-229th Avn. Regt.cased their colors today at Hood Army Airfield in anticipation of the regiment's move to JBLM in Washington where the unit will become part of the 16th CAB, one of two new CABs slated to organize under the Army's transformation of aviation.

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Nurses Honored

Lieutenant Col. Chris Cook, commander, 1st Bn., WTB, thanks WTB nurse case managers for their dedication to helping others in a Blessing of the Hands ceremony Monday in front of the WTB’s new barracks campus, which opens June 6. The annual ritual, which kicks off National Nurses Week, honors the role of nurses in providing compassionate care to others as well as reaffirms their commitment to the nursing profession.

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Spring Fling

Soldiers from B Troop "Lightning" and Headquarters and Headquarters "Maddog", 4-3 Cav. Regt. battle each other in a bracket style tournament of volleyball at BLORA May 3. The tournament was one of many events held during the squadron’s first spring fling.

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Armed Services Blood Program Helps Save Lives

Specialist Francis Koroma verifies a donor’s personal information before withdrawing his blood during a blood drive held at the Clear Creek PX Friday. There will be another blood drive 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday at the 13th ESC Soldier and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 39011.

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Ticket Donation

Brigadier Gen. Joesph DiSalvo, III Corps and Fort Hood deputy commanding general, receives a donation of 1,250 tickets from Jim Thomason to the Crowne Plaza Invitation at the Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth Monday in the East Atrium of III Corps Headquarters. The tickets, designated for active-duty Soldiers, veterans and their Families are available at the Courses of Clear Creek free of charge.

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Military Spouse Appreciation Day

Celebrate military spouses 9:30 a.m.-noon May 11 at the Community Events & Bingo Center, Bldg. 50012, Clear Creek Road. There will be entertainment and light refreshments. The event is open to all active-duty, retiree and survivor spouses. Space is limited; call 286-6600, 287-2327 or 288-3566 for reservations.Funded childcare is available, but limited. Children must be registered with CYSS. Call 287-4749.

Phantom Thunder

The 89th Military Police Brigade will host the Phantom Thunder Motorcycle Mentorship Ride on Fort Hood and in the local community area May 17 to reinforce safe motorcycle operations, highlight the beginning of the summer safety campaign and signify the beginning of the traditional motorcycle riding season. Riders will stage at Sadowski Field at 8:30 a.m. For information, call 287-5722.

Hood Hero Awards Ceremony

Fort Hood is home to some of the most talented & caring people who work for the Army. Nominees are selected for showing exemplary dedication to duty, directly impacting customer service, demonstrating innovation, improving safety & going beyond expectations to serve as role models for excellence. Join us for the Hood Hero Awards Ceremony & Luncheon on May 17, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Club Hood Grande Ballroom.

Range Riders 3-Gun Challenge

Range Support Operations is providing an opportunity to enhance marksmanship proficiency & competition among tenant units, local Law Enforcement & DoD Civilians through a local three-gun challenge. Registration is 7-8am May 18 at the House Creek Urban Assault Course Range. The competition begins at 8am & ends around 5pm. Shooters must provide their own ammunition, weapon & hearing protection.

Asian-Pacific Islander Month

The III Corps and Fort Hood Asian American / Pacific Islander Heritage Month Observance is scheduled for 1:30-3:00 p.m. on May 18th at the Phantom Warrior Center. The theme is "Striving for excellence in leadership Diversity and inclusion". The guest speaker is retired Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Borja.

For more information, call 288-0692.

2012 Arts & Crafts Contest

Enter the 2012 All-Army Arts and Crafts Contest May 1-June 30 at Apache Arts and Crafts Center. The contest is open to active-duty Soldiers, Airmen, Reservists, retirees, National Guard Soldiers and Families, Gold Star Family members, Department of Defense civilian employees and their Families. The deadline for submissions is June 30. Contact Apache Arts and Crafts for rules and entry forms at 532-2586.

Get Help for PTSD

Something happen in Iraq or Afghanistan that you can't get out of your head? Is it causing sleep problems or making you jumpy, irritable, or distant? You may have PTSD, & may be able to get help from STRONG STAR. STRONG STAR is recruiting Fort Hood service members for studies using the leading psychological treatments for PTSD. Call 288-1638 or visit us at CRDAMC Rm 1417 or www.strongstar.org.