Fort Hood

It is now named for Col. Robert B. Hood, a Kansas native commissioned in the Army in 1917 who served with the 12th Field Artillery Regiment of the 2nd Infantry Division in France during World War I. He received the Distinguished Service Cross for his heroism.

The redesignation of the installation is part of the military's larger effort to rename bases and other sites associated with the Confederacy. Cavazos is the Army's first Hispanic four-star general.

Fort Hood, the Army base in Central Texas, will be redesignated Fort Cavazos May 9. The new name honors the Army’s first Hispanic four-star general.

Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz was found dead last Monday of an apparent suicide. She had previously complained to family that she had been the target of sexual harassment

Fort Hood officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz, a 21 year-old combat engineer with Mexican roots. The soldier died on March 13, according to a release from the base.

A short-term writing treatment can be just as effective as cognitive processing therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder.

A spokesperson confirmed to NPR that the night vision devices were reported missing on Monday and have "no immediate impact on unit readiness."

Officials welcomed community leaders to learn about the installation and the lives of soldiers stationed there.

A Bexar County grand jury has indicted Mario Pena for allegedly posting on Facebook that he had plans to attack Fort Hood.

The newly introduced bill would make sexual harassment a crime under military law. The measure is a response to the killing of Fort Hood Army soldier...