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NEWS January 10, 2013 A7 www.FortHoodSentinel.com o~íÉë=~ë=äçï=~ë OKVB G cäÉñáÄäÉ=açïå=m~óãÉåíë ~åÇ=jçåíÜäó=m~óãÉåíë íç=Ñáí=~åó=ÄìÇÖÉí> www.capitolcarcredit.net Georgetown 5311 South Interstate 35 Georgetown, TX 78626 Phone: (512) 930-5656 Austin 7008 South Interstate 35 Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 442-5626 2009 Chevrolet Equinox LS Stk# 3993 V6 61K PW PL A NQIVVR MM 2010 Honda CR-V LX Stk#3954 4Cyl 26K A NVIRMM MM 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring Stk#3984 V6 39K PW PL A NSIPMM MM 2007 Pontiac G6 GT Convertible Stk#3752 V6 26K Loaded A NSIOVR MM 2011 Dodge Avenger Mainstreet Stk#3832 23K 4Cyl Alloys Gas Saver A NSIOMM MM 2009 Pontiac G6 Sedan Stk#3979 V6 44K Alloys Spoiler A NQITVR MM 2006 Toyota Tundra Access Cab Stk#3764 4WD V8 77K A NSIPVR MM 2007 Ford Mustang Coupe Stk#4050 Alloys, V6, 59K A NPIVVR MM 2008 Honda Civic LX Stk#3976 36K 4Cyl Gas Saver A NQISRM MM 2009 Toyota Corolla Sedan Stk#4005 Gas Saver, 49K A NPIVVR MM qÜÉ=_bpq GtáíÜ=~ééêçîÉÇ=ÅêÉÇáíK=mêáÅÉë=~åÇ=áåíÉêÉëí=ê~íÉë=~êÉ=Ä~ëÉÇ=çÑÑ=ÅêÉÇáí=~åÇ=äÉåÇÉê=~ééêçî~äK Serving Central Texas for over 13 Years! 2008 Hyundai Veracruz GLS Stk#3817 V6 51K 3rd Row $ 17,995 00 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew Stk#4055 Dual Power Doors Stow-n-Go 33K $ 20,795 00 2012 Nissan Titan SV Stk#4048 V8 18K Alloys $ 24,795 00 2010 Dodge Charger Stk#4001 36K V6 Alloys $ 17,995 00 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS Stk#4027 Low Miles, Gas Saver $ 17,995 00 oÉÖ~êÇäÉëë=çÑ=óçìê=`êÉÇáí=H tÉ=cáå~åÅÉ=íÜÉ=jáäáí~êó j fifq^ov c fk^k`fkd m oldo^j > News: Sacrifices honored, victories achieved, community involved founded by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher. “We are excited to have this world- class facility coming to Fort Hood, and we’re grateful to the Fisher Fam- ily for their commitment to improv- ing the lives of Soldiers and their Families,” then-III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding General Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr. said about the center. Services provided at the new satel- lite facility will mirror services already offered at Fort Hood, but provide those services under one roof in a centralized location where Soldiers will receive treatment from a multi- disciplinary team of medical, behav- ioral health and supportive health professionals. “NICoE SAT will not provide ser- vices on Fort Hood that aren’t readily available already,” Sargent said. “The NICoE will provide a central loca- tion.” When constructed, Sargent said the center will be able to accommodate about 1,000 Soldiers each year for the multi-week intensive outpatient program. Honoring service, sacrifice As part of Phantom Warrior Week in May, Fort Hood offered closure to nearly 700 Vietnam War-era veterans during a homecoming ceremony on Sadowski Field. More than 2,000 Family and friends gathered May 21 to pay homage to the service and sac- rifice of Vietnam veterans. “We are very busy in the Army, but never too busy to take the time to recognize the rich history of III Corps, celebrate the accomplishments of those who have served in our cur- rent conflicts, and honor the service of those who preceded us during the Vietnam conflict,” Campbell, the son of a Vietnam vet, said. “By honoring those that have served in the past and building esprit de corps among those that are currently serving, we are sending a message that our Army is the strength of our nation.” In a more somber ceremony, the 13th Sustainment Command (Expe- ditionary) rededicated its parade field in memory of Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner, who was the commanding general of the 13th ESC when he passed away in Kabul, Afghanistan, Feb. 3. The Sept. 28 ceremony was attend- ed by many dignitaries from Fort Hood and its surrounding communi- ties and the Hildner Family. “From this day forward,” Campbell said at the ceremony, “all who pass this field will know he had a unique relationship and impact on this unit, III Corps and the Army.” The 13th ESC returned to its Cen- tral Texas home in time for the holi- days, one of many units enjoying a 2012 homecoming. Training, winning Though 2012 was the first year that Fort Hood troops were not serv- ing in Iraq for nearly a decade, troops continued to train and prepare for deployments to Afghanistan. A large addition to Fort Hood’s vast training capabilities came in 2012 with the opening of the instal- lation’s Air Assault School June 23. “We have 15 cadre and we’re growing,” 1st Sgt. James Williams, first sergeant for the Fort Hood Air Assault School, said in June prior to the first class of 130 students. During the 10-day course in June, the students weren’t the only ones undergoing scrutiny, as the Fort Hood Air Assault School’s instructors and their processes passed its certifi- cation by Fort Benning, Ga.-based cadre. “I’m confident we’ve made all the necessary preparations,” Williams said prior to the June class. “We have all the tools.” Confidence helped propel the III Corps Combatives Team to a third- straight All-Army title at Fort Hood July 28. The “three-peat” effort was a come-from-behind effort, as the team passed the 3rd Infantry Division of Fort Stewart, Ga., on the final day of competition. III Corps relied on its tournament- high eight fighters in the finals – five in third-place bouts and three in championship bouts. Despite crowning no individual champion, III Corps’ overall team depth proved pivotal to success, with all five III Corps fighters fighting for third place earning victories, includ- ing Sgt. Phil Platt’s decision over Spc. Hobert Wilmotf, 5th Special Forces Group, which was dubbed the “Fight of the Night.” Kris Perkins, the director of Fort Hood’s combatives program, said the team’s success went beyond the eight fighters competing in the finals, and even the 16 fighters competing in the tournament. “At the end there were a lot more than 16 people in the cage,” Perkins said, describing the celebration with the Lacerda Cup, the trophy awarded to the tournament’s top team. “I had four people per weight class train- ing for three months. They deserve this win just as much as anyone who competed.” He added, “As iron sharpens iron, one man sharpens another.” Community involvement Twice in 2012, Fort Hood reached out to the military community to address its questions and concerns during Facebook and TV Town Hall events. The first event in January drew more than 400 questions from the community and reached thousands via social media and thousands more during the broadcast portion. Medical care, infrastructure and housing were the top areas of concern during III Corps and Fort Hood’s Facebook and TV Town Hall event, Jan. 26. Then-III Corps and Fort Hood Commanding General Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr. said before the town hall began that he was anticipating some difficult questions. “I really believe it’s important, and we need to listen to them (commu- nity members),” Campbell said. “I’m not afraid of tough questions.” The town hall’s multimedia for- mat, utilizing social media via Face- book, a live television broadcast and simultaneously broadcasting the audio portion on the installation’s Web-based radio station was a first, not only for Fort Hood, but also for the Army. Other installations have hosted town hall meetings on Facebook, and Fort Hood has previously hosted numerous TV town halls. A second town hall event was held in August, again drawing thousands. Another avenue to the community to share its concerns and offer sug- gestions to the installation came in the form of the annual Army Family Action Plan session, held in Novem- ber and December. Hood turned 70 On Sept. 18, 2012, Fort Hood celebrated its 70th anniversary with a ceremony in III Corps Headquarters. In honor of the anniversary, the Sentinel produced a special 32-page commemorative insert for the Sept. 13 edition, while at the ceremony, Campbell announced a special rec- ognition for one of the installation’s good neighbors. Campbell said Fort Hood’s East Gate will soon be named in memo- rial tribute as the Frank W. Mayborn Gate. The Temple and Killeen news- paper editor and publisher died in 1987. Mayborn’s wife, Sue, was at the ceremony for the announcement. “This is a tremendous honor,” she said. “I cannot think of a place where he’d rather be recognized.” Continued from A1 Sentinel file photos
