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On Sept. 18, 1942, then-Camp Hood opened up as a tank destroyer training camp in response to the German tanks of World War II.
Three-quarters of a century later, the post is home to III Armored Corps and is the only Army installation capable of hosting two armored divisions.
Community leaders, state representatives and retired Army generals joined senior leaders of Fort Hood at the Army post's Club Hood on Monday, celebrating 75 years as the nation's premier military installation.
Congressman Roger Williams made a trip to the National Guard Armory in Stephenville to thank members of the Army National Guard for their bravery during Hurricane Harvey.
The unit was the first on scene in Houston to begin rescue missions.
"I just want you to know from your member of Congress and your President, you're appreciated and loved," Williams said. "And I just want to thank you."
Williams is the representative for the 25th Congressional District of Texas.
Representing Fort Hood – one of the largest military bases in the world – is the greatest honor I have as the Representative of Texas' 25th Congressional District. Known as ‘The Great Place,' it is the gold standard for the U.S. Army. It is composed of some of the bravest and most selfless people we have in this country. These men and women are not only an asset to Central Texas, they are vital to achieving the United States' national security strategy.
FORT HOOD — Community leaders, state representatives and retired Army generals joined senior leaders of Fort Hood as the nation's premier military installation celebrated 75 years Monday.
Originally Camp Hood, the post opened Sept. 18, 1942, as a tank destroyer training camp in response to the German tanks of World War II. Three-quarters of a century later, the post is the only Army installation capable of hosting two armored divisions and is home to the III Armored Corps.
Dear Friends,
After a delay in the voting schedule due to Hurricane Irma, we are headed back up to Washington today to get back to work. Here are some updates from last week as well as a glance into this week:
Hurricane Harvey Relief Update
Dear Friends,
After a delay in the voting schedule due to Hurricane Irma, we are headed back up to Washington today to get back to work. Here are some updates from last week as well as a glance into this week:
Hurricane Harvey Relief Update
Dear Friends,
We are back in Washington this week after the conclusion of the August district work period. I'd like to take a moment to share with you what my team and I have been up to:
In the past five weeks, we have crisscrossed the 13 counties in our district - from Tarrant County in the north, down to Hays County in the south - which includes much of the Texas Hill Country and Austin. The August District Work Period is my favorite time of the year because I get to go back to Texas and meet with our constituents to discuss what is important to you all.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), released the following statement Friday after the bi-cameral passage of Hurricane Harvey Relief: