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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood, one of the largest United States military installations in the world, released the following statement Friday after the United States Army announced that it will activate additional Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) at Fort Hood:
Headquartered on Fort Hood — one of the largest military bases in the world — III Corps is a major formation of the United States Army Forces Command.
These brave soldiers are an asset to the great state of Texas, as well as to the nation, and I am privileged to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives.
From their service in World War I to the Vietnam War, and now in the Global War on Terror, America has called upon the "Phantom Corps" to defend the red, white and blue for a century.
Headquartered on Fort Hood – one of the largest military bases in the world – III Corps is a major formation of the United States Army Forces Command. These brave soldiers are an asset to the great State of Texas, as well as to the nation, and I am privileged to represent them in the U.S. House of Representatives.
From their service in World War I, to the Vietnam War, and now in the Global War on Terror, America has called upon the ‘Phantom Corps' to defend the red, white and blue for a century.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), whose district stretches from Tarrant County in the north to Hays County in the south and includes much of Austin and the Texas Hill Country, has selected the top three submissions for this year's Congressional Art Competition.
Each spring, a nation-wide high school art competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute. The Artistic Discovery Contest is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the nation and in our congressional district.
Dear Texans,
As a small business owner for my entire working life, I know firsthand the hardships that small businesses were facing in our country due to the overbearing tax code. Now, thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the 29 million small businesses in America can:
- Invest more into their employees
- Increase benefits
- Buy and update equipment
- Create more jobs
For more information on how tax reform is helping everyday Americans, visit https://fairandsimple.gop
WASHINGTON, DC - Two area congressmen whose districts cover Fort Hood have returned from a trip to Kuwait and Iraq as part of a week long series of meetings with American servicemen and women along with U.S. officials and government leaders in the two countries.
Congressman Roger Williams and Congressman John Carter said the meetings were focused on gaining a better understanding of U.S. military operations in the Middle East and to learn how Congress can support the military and diplomatic efforts in the region.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressmen Roger Williams (TX-25) and John Carter (TX-31) who both represent Fort Hood - one of the largest military installations in the world - returned last night from a weeklong Congressional Delegation (CODEL) consisting of meetings with American servicemen and women, U.S. officials, and government leaders in Iraq and Kuwait.
These meetings were focused on better understanding U.S. military operations in the Middle East and how Congress can support our military and diplomatic efforts in the region.
Dear Texans,
It's hard to believe the that just 10 months ago, an armed gunman opened fire at our congressional baseball practice one morning. Despite that horrific event, it was comforting to be back on Simpson Field with my teammates for the first time this season. As coach, I knew we had to go back there and show the world that we are strong, and that we will not be succumb to fear. We've got a lot of work to do before the game, but I'm confident that we'll pull out a win this year.
OAKALLA — The National Mounted Warfare Foundation hosted its fourth annual Homecoming for Heroes event to benefit the National Mounted Warrior Museum project on Saturday at the SC River Ranch in Oakalla.
"(The museum) is going to honor the soldiers, their families, local civilians and the veterans and everyone who has had a role in the buildup of Fort Hood," said retired Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, the president and CEO of the Mounted Warfare Foundation.
Funk said the museum would serve as a destination activity for Central Texas.