Dec 13, 2024 · Fort Cavazos is the Army's premier installation to train and deploy heavy forces. A 214,968-acre installation, this is the only post in the United States capable of stationing and training two...

Formerly named Fort Hood for Confederate General John Bell Hood, the post is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 mi (100 km) from each, within the U.S. state of Texas. The post is the headquarters of III Armored Corps and First Army Division West and is home to the 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Cavalry Regiment , among others.

May 9, 2023 · Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, named after a Confederate general and long plagued by a series of suicides, homicides and fatal accidents, was renamed on Tuesday after the Army’s first Hispanic ...

Eight years after its official opening, Camp Hood became a permanent installation and was renamed Fort Hood. Fort Hood is now the largest active duty armored post in the U.S. Armed Services. It is home to two full divisions, 1st Cavalry Division and …

Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood, is the Army's Premier Installation to train and deploy heavy forces.

Fort Hood was officially redesignated to Fort Cavazos May 9, 2023, in honor of Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos. From 1980 to 1982, Cavazos served as the III Corps commanding general.

USAG Fort Cavazos provides integrated installation support services to include facilities, infrastructure and programs to enable Fort Cavazos commanders to train and deploy their units and take care of their Soldiers, families, civilians and retirees.