Austin (KXAN) – The Army’s leaflet in Kelleen, Texas, was again named for the second time in several years. Celebrated a ceremony held on Monday Official re -design From the post to Fort Hood.
In May 2023, what was originally was renamed Hood – which was initially named after the Confederation General John Bill Hood – General Richard Edward CavazosIt is a citizen of Texas, the hero of the war and the medal of honor.
The rule is now again Fort Hood, the name now honors the champion of the First World War, Colonel Robert Benjamin Hood. According to the army, Colonel Hood received the distinguished service cross because of its “extraordinary heroism” during the First World War during “intense bombing” near Thecort, France.
The daughter of Colonel, Mitzi Hoffman, attended the ceremony on Monday and said that the re -design in the name of her father was “overwhelming”.
Army Share the video From Hoffman and her husband talk about the ceremony and what it means to them.
“[We’re] Hoffman said:
When she was asked what she thought her father’s response to naming the names of him would be, she said that Hood would be “very modest.”
“He never talked about his military experience,” Hoffman said. “I did not know that he had a distinguished service cross until we promised to bury him in Arlington.”
Hoffman explained that she was a young teenager when Hood died, and “somewhat freezed” the memories that she had because she linked her with sadness, even about two months ago when the name changed was announced. Hoffman after that, she was able to “cancel freezing” and start thinking about some of these childhood memories.
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Lieutenant General Kevin d. The Admiral, Commander -in -Chief of a Third Armored Corner and Fort Hood, displays remarks during the Fort Hood Fort Hood party, July 28, 2025, at the III armored vertebral headquarters in Fort Hood. (Image of the American Army by Issa Davis) -
From the left, General Kevin d. Admiral, Commander in Chief of the Third Armored Corps, Fort Hood, and Metzi Hoffman, daughter of Colonel Robert B. (Image of the American Army by Issa Davis) -
To the right, First Lieutenant Austin Yukum, a member of the battery salute for the Fort Hood redesign, artillery of the first Al -Fursan band, a 75 mm round to Mitzi Hoffman, the daughter of Colonel Robert B. Hood, during the celebration on July 28 at III Corps Corps in Fort Hood. (Credit Photo: US Army Photography by Ayomi Davis) -
From the left, Suhail Saljado, Labor Reception Technician, Fort Hood, Public Works Directorate, Operations and Maintenance Department, Short Stevens, Air Air Conditioning Mechanics, DPW, OMD, Hemp fabric into the Bernie Beck brand, the new name for installation was detected during the Naming Ceremony on July 28, 2025, in Texas. (Credit Photo: Photography by the American Army, written by Janis Wright) -
From the left, Colonel Mark McClylan, the commander of the US Army’s trial, and the sergeant. Maj. (Image of the American Army by Issa Davis)
According to the army, Hood was born on April 8, 1891, in L -Windton, Kansas. He graduated from Kansas Agricultural State College, now Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, in 1914.
Hood was assigned a second lieutenant in the American army on August 8, 1917, and he served with Battery Battery, the twelfth field artillery regiment, the second infantry department. Hood obtained the distinguished service cross for his actions under the fire on September 12, 1918, in France during the First World War, according to a press statement issued by the army.
“During a fiery battle, Hood showed at that time an extraordinary courage and tactical brilliance, where he maneuvered the artillery battery with experience under the hail of the enemy’s heavy and continuous fire,” said the army’s release, pointing to the list of the award.
Hood later survived the Perl Harbor attack while he was stationed in the Chaufeld barracks, Hawaii, and eventually ordered the artillery training unit in Fort Cell, Oklahoma, during World War II.
After 44 years of service, he retired in 1961 as a colonel. Hood died on October 12, 1964, and was buried in the Armington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, according to the army.
The army’s launch stated that “the rename after the First World War champion was an appropriate honor, as both men and mail committed training and prepared wars.”
The publication, which was originally appointed, was created in 1942 as a training center on World War II tanks. It was initially a temporary publication, but the training rose throughout the 1940s, which led to the postponement of a post as a permanent installation, according to the army.
Change the previous name in Fort Hood
Killeen’s base was one of nine American army facilities that were redesigned in 2023 based on the recommendations of the Naming Committee to remove names, symbols, shows, monuments and tools that honor or revive the US Confederation states, according to the American army.
Many of the names of these installations They are now restored to their previous namesPresident Donald Trump announced in June in Fort Prague, North Carolina.
Fort Cavazos signs were dropped and replaced by the Fort Hood signs last month, shortly after announcing the change. A ceremony held at al -Qaeda celebrated the official change and prompted respect for the colon Hood, according to a press statement issued by the army.
During the ceremony, the army commander Fort Hood, Colonel Mark McLelan, and Jarison Fort Hood, Sergeant leadership. Major Lloyd Rhodes invaded Fort Cavazos colors and separated the Fort Hood colors.