NOVEMBER 29, 2024 — More than 100 volunteers organized, packaged and distributed over 24,000 pounds of food to 600 Fort Cavazos families Nov. 20 at the Main Post Chapel at Fort Cavazos. The Thanksgiving basket giveaway event provides food to families in need in an effort to relieve some of the financial strain that comes along with the holiday season. Chaplain (Maj.) Jake … [Read more...]
Serving Gratitude: Celebrating Thanksgiving
NOVEMBER 27, 2024 - Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday—it’s a time to reflect, share, and cherish moments with loved ones. For Womack Army Medical Center Nutrition Care Services, it’s an opportunity to extend care and appreciation to patients, guests, and personnel. This annual tradition brings our team together to plan, prepare, and deliver a memorable experience for … [Read more...]
Soldier, Astronaut Receives Rare Honor
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 — Huddled inside the International Space Station a million feet above the earth’s surface, Kate Rubins decided she wanted to go back. In 2021, while on her second space mission, the astronaut chose to return to her roots in the medical science field and apply for a commission in the Army Reserve while continuing her career at NASA. “I thought when I got … [Read more...]
Army Civilian Reflects on Cherokee Heritage
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 — November marks Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month, providing an opportunity to highlight diversity and amplify Native American voices and perspectives within the U.S. Army's workforce. Jennifer Phillips, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Expeditionary District civilian and member of the Cherokee Nation, grew up in Westville, Oklahoma, a town … [Read more...]
Operation Pizza Drop
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 – USO Japan partnered with U.S. Army Garrison Japan’s Army Community Service to bring a slice of joy to Soldiers working here — several slices, in fact, and topped with cheese, pepperoni, sausage and more. The Nov. 13 outreach event, dubbed “Operation Pizza Drop,” provided free lunch on Yokohama North Dock as a token of appreciation and support to the … [Read more...]