The U.S. Army confirms that Fort Cavazos will revert to its original name, Fort Hood, following a statement released this week. This change aligns with Section 1749(a) of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, part of a broader effort involving the renaming of seven Army installations to honor the valor of historical soldiers.
Fort Hood will be named after Col. Robert B. Hood, a Distinguished Service Cross recipient whose courageous actions during World War I exemplify military heroism. Amid intense fire, then-Captain Hood took charge of his artillery unit and quickly restored their combat effectiveness after they suffered casualties, a testament to his leadership and bravery.
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