Fort Hood Sentinel

President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks commemorating America’s semiquincentennial during “Salute to America,” Saturday at the National Mall in Washington. WASHINGTON — Summer storms in the nation’s capital canceled some of what had been planned for the evening as part of the “Salute to America,” a celebration on the National Mall to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Despite the rain, President Donald J. Trump still addressed the nation.

KILLEEN, Texas — If you have ever wanted to find out which of your coworkers knows the most random facts, I highly suggest bringing up attending trivia night at Pluckers Wing Bar here. Read moreTraveling Soldier: Wings mixed with wisdom delivers $200 win

Join Fort Hood at Gary Sinise, Lt Dan Band concert Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band are coming to The Great Place at 6 p.m. July 10 at Sadowski Field. The event will include static displays, activities, food and beverages for purchase and a fireworks display. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. After the concert, the fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. The event is free and open to all.

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is recruiting to fill more than 100 critical clinical and nonclinical positions that support the care of Soldiers, retirees, families and other eligible beneficiaries and will host a job fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 17 at Texas A&M University-Central Texas, on the first floor of the Warrior Hall Multipurpose Room, on East Campus Drive in Killeen, Texas. Advance registration by July 10 is encouraged and may result in a tentative job offer. Walk-ins are welcome.

Our Soldiers stand as a beacon of unwavering dedication, serving our nation with honor through some of the most complex and demanding environments in history. Alongside them, military families serve as the quiet backbone of our force. By providing a foundation of stability, these families empower our Soldiers to focus on the mission. Together, they represent the very best of our nation — demonstrating a boundless commitment to duty that safeguards our collective future.

Pluckers Wing Bar sign above its main entry door in Killeen, on June 24. Pluckers Wing Bar in Killeen welcomes trivia enthusiasts each Wednesday evening for a fast-paced competition featuring questions on topics ranging from sports and movies to history and pop culture. KILLEEN, Texas — If you have ever wanted to find out which of your coworkers knows the most random facts, I highly suggest bringing up attending trivia night at Pluckers Wing Bar here.

Rayna Klutse, an ROTC student at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas, braves the electronic bull ride at the 250th Birthday Bash event on July 2 at the Main Exchange at Fort Hood. Hundreds of military community members gathered Thursday in the parking lot of the Fort Hood Army and Air Force Exchange Service Main Exchange for a bash to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

Left, Col. Michael Norton, incoming commander of 504th Expeditionary Military Intelligence Brigade, salutes Command Sgt. Maj. Daniel Huddleston, command sergeant major of 504th EMIB,  signaling the end of the change of command ceremony July 2 at Fort Hood. Lt. Col. Ariel Schuetz, commander of 15th Military Intelligence Battalion, 116th Military Intelligence Brigade, knights Col.

As Fort Hood stands on the cusp of the United States’ 250th birthday — the Semiquincentennial — I am honored to share my perspective on our post’s storied past, its newly rededicated legacy an… Read moreFort Hood marks America’s Semiquincentennial

Spc. Javier Calderin, a combat medic specialist, 1st Medical Brigade, poses for a photo at 1st Med. Bde. Headquarters June 17 at Fort Hood. Calderin lost over 250 pounds to pursue his career in the Army. Spc. Javier Calderin still looks at the photo. In it, he sees himself sitting in a chair in December 2021, weighing nearly 500 pounds, carrying more than just the weight on his body.