This week on the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with two subject matter experts who serve as counselors and intervention specialists that help save lives. Suicide Prevention and Intervention helps develop tools to both identify warning signs and assist those in a crisis.

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9/11 Honor the Fallen 5K Ruck on Sept. 7 at 8 a.m. at Warrior Way Fitness Center. It is free to participate and you can register at any on-post fitness center or the morning of the event.

Rock the Brave Military Family Fest is coming Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at Phantom Warrior Stadium on Fort Cavazos. The event is free for all DOD ID card holders.

Save big with Commissary CLICK2GO. Eligible first-time Commissary CLICK2GO customers can get $15 off their first $75 pickup or delivery purchase at Fort Cavazos from July 29 to October 27. Commissary CLICK2Go is the Defense Commissary Agency’s online ordering, payment, and curbside delivery service. Patrons can sign up online at https://corp.commissar... or at the Clear Creek and Warrior Way Commissaries demonstration tables.

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This week on the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with the III Armored Corps Voting Assistance Officer, Capt. Adam West, to discuss the voting process for Soldiers and their families. Everyone's voice and vote matters, tune in and see how you can be sure to meet all the requirements for the 2024 election cycle.  Show notes:  Visit https://www.fvap.gov for more information.  Save big with Commissary CLICK2GO.  Eligible first-time Commissary CLICK2GO customers can get $15 off their first $75 pickup or delivery purchase at Fort Cavazos from July 29 to Oct. 27. Commissary CLICK2GO is the Defense Commissary Agency's online ordering, payment and curbside delivery service. Patrons can sign up online or at the Clear Creek and Warrior Way Commissaries demonstration tables.  SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @fortcavazosarmy    INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE: @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso.   This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

On this week's episode of the Great Big Pocdcast, the crew sits down with DFMWR to talk all things Freedom Fest! Freedom Fest is coming this week, June 28, from 4 -10 p.m. at Phantom Warrior Stadium. You are not going to want to miss this great event! SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy    INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy    All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso. This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Maj. Gen. John Richardson, the commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stops by on this week's episode and gives us a bit of a history lesson on the division. He also dives into what the division is currently doing, where they're headed, and shares about his horse detachment and cavalry charge experience. Plus, be sure to listen to the ending for the newest segment called "Sports with Sam: Where You Tell Me About Sports!" SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode features the food bank that can be found on the installation. The Garrison Chaplain offers a 72-hour stop gap when it comes to food and basic necessities, such as baby formula or diapers, for soldiers, family members, DA civilians, and retirees. You can visit to pick up your own food, to drop off food, or to volunteer your time during normal business hours at the Spirit of Fort Hood Chapel. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This episode features answers to all the questions you could possibly have back the back to school season we're in. Listen to hear from the Killeen Independent School District, from the Fort Hood School Liaison Office, and from Garrison Safety on the important things you need to know to send your kids back to school. And of course, this is the first episode of the month which means it is time for Book & Movie of the Month. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso; "Mountain High" - The Nerve Music; "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode is all about the Directorate of Public Works here on Fort Hood. Listeners are going to hear updates on the Turkey Run Road Bridge, the road surrounding it, headquarters for units, the 100th barrack construction, barrack updates, future construction projects, and even the cost of re-painting a water tower. Plus, this is the last episode of the month which means it's time for Traveling Soldier with the Fort Hood Sentinel. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

The 1st Cavalry Division is back on the podcast this week to discuss an upcoming deployment for one of the brigades and their newly updated standards book, dubbed the "Yellow Book." CSM Munday and CSM Hall share stories of how training has changed over the years, what people can expect when it comes to a deployment, and even get into their own personal histories. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode of Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast features the Bacon Ninja and Catfish (aka, Christine with Environmental and Nathan the Biologist) to talk about Fort Hood's ponds being restocked with catfish. Plus, Christine shares with listeners the status of the lakes around Fort Hood, what we should be doing related to water conservation, and about the Texas power grid.    SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode features Fort Hood's Army Fisher House, what you can do to help the organization, and the Medal of Honor recipient Spc. 5th Class Clarence E. Sasser. And of course, this is the first episode of the month which means it is time for Book & Movie of the Month. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso; "Mountain High" - The Nerve Music; "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode features two 1st Cavalry Division career counselors here to discuss retention, incentives, and re-enlistment options for current Soldiers. This topic is specifically geared towards Soldiers who are currently active duty. You'll hear all about the options Soldiers have, the perks available, and even a fun story about an amazing re-enlistment ceremony. Plus, we are at the end of the month which means a feature on Traveling Soldier.   SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode focuses on the Department of the Army's Antiterrorism Awareness Campaign. While August is typically known for being Antiterrorism Month, the Great Big Podcast crew decided to get into early as it is always an important topic. Listen now to learn about force protection, what antiterrorism is, and how everyone needs to do their part. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode features a father and son duo from the 1st Cavalry Division (hint: they even work in the same unit!). Listen as they talk about how working together goes, what their upcoming Father's Day plans are, and the source of inspiration that will pull at your heartstrings. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

On this week's episode of the Great Big Pocdcast, the crew sits down with U.S. Air Force veterans Chelan Carr and Joseph “Joe” Jordan, air traffic controllers at Robert Gray Army Airfield. The co-workers bonded over their shared passion for powerlifting which has taken them all over the globe. Listen as they share their journeys to qualifying for the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania. SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy    INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy    All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso. This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

 This week's episode covers a slew of topics from the upcoming III Armored Corps HHBN Military Ball, tips and tricks when it comes to moving (or going through a PCS, a permanent change of station), what it means to be apart of the Soldier and Family Readiness Group, and the upcoming Fort Hood Freedom Fest. And some exciting news is shared about a potential new member of the podcast! SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode really dives into Fort Hood's very own library: the Casey Memorial Library. Listen now to learn about what various items you can check out (including books of course and even video games), all the online services they have, the wide array of programs they offer, and so much more.  SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode focuses on Mental Health Awareness Month and what you can do to ensure you're taking care of yourself, both physically and mentally. Understanding and maintaining a healthy baseline is the important thing you can do for yourself, aside from knowing your values and your "why." Listen in as two doctors from behavioral health give their insights on the subject. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episodes celebrates the Month of the Military Child with two special guests: Chief Warrant Officer 4 Noah Day and Spc. Tanesha Day, a father/daughter pair who are both serving the US Army with the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade. Additionally, they are currently deployed together in Europe. Listen as they talk a bit about their journey being deployed together, what it was like growing up as military child to in turn serve herself, and for advice they give to those who may be deploying in the future. Plus it is the end of the month, which means Blair from the Fort Hood Sentinel is back to talk about Traveling Soldier. 

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This week's episode tells the story of the new and improved, and official, Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). Fort Hood & III Armored Corps Command Sergeant Major Cliff Burgoyne is on this week to share his knowledge of the test, the differences between the ACFT and the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), and to share his thoughts about the Great Place. Plus, the crew welcomes back a co-host. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode focuses on  the New Parent Support Program from Army Community Services, what the program can offer to new or soon-to-be parents, and of course Month of the Military Child. Learn about the importance of this month and how you can be involved, whether or not you have children. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode informs us what Sustainable Environment Month is, how the Central Texas communities are doing their part to help the environment, and even how you the listener can get involved. Plus, this is the first episode of the month which means it is time for Book & Movie of the Month! SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso; "Mountain High" - The Nerve Music; "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode shares the stories of two 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers who were assigned to Camp Atterbury for the Operation Allies Welcome mission. They give their perspectives, what they did, and the beautiful moments they shared with the guests.  SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode focuses on the 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment. Cpt. Edwards tells the hosts all about the history behind the detachment, what their purpose is, the history in the uniforms and equipment, how soldiers can get involved, and even how the public can get involved. And of course you can't forget learning about the amazing horses, and mules, that make this detachment possible. Lastly, the hosts are here to remind Fort Hood residents and soldiers about the power outage that will occur on March 15. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

This week's episode focuses on the upcoming Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise (aka a power outage) that will take place on Fort Hood March 15. This exercise will begin at 8 AM and will last at least eight hours, but could last up till 12 hours. The Garrison Commander Col. Chad R. Foster is on the show this week to give us all the details of what people can expect that day, and to explain why we're even doing this. Plus, this is first episode of March which means Blair from the Fort Hood Sentinel is back to do another Book & Movie of the Month! SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso; "Mountain High" - The Nerve Music; "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

In the second installation of the K.I.S.S., or Keep it a Safe Summer campaign, the crew of the Great Big Podcast wants to continue to see everyone K.I.S.S! Join us as we sit down with representatives of the Army Substance Abuse Program to discuss best practices when consuming alcoholic beverages during the summer festivities and continue the K.I.S.S series to keep it a safe and enjoyable summer. SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy    INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy    All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso. This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

This week's episode focuses on the 3Rs Explosive Safety Program, what that means, what people should in situations of munitions, and how people can learn more. The general theme of the episode is the 3Rs themselves: Recognize, Retreat, and Report. Safety is also discussed in the event of a power outage, whether it is scheduled or unscheduled, and what you can do to ensure your safety and others. Lastly, it is the end of the month which means it is time for another Traveling Soldier feature with Blair from the Fort Hood Sentinel.  SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso; "Mountain High" - The Nerve Music This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. 

This week's episode tells the story of the Armed Services YMCA, the meaning behind the name, and what they provide to the military community here at the Great Place. The ASYMCA is here to offer additional resources for military members, their families, and veterans through programming like their monthly food drives, children's waiting room, and operation kid comfort.    SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. 

This week's episode is about Pegasus Troop, the 1st Cavalry Division Integration Troop here at Fort Hood, and how it differs from the Fort Hood Reception Detachment. Pegasus Troop is here to integrate Soldiers into the Division, and the leadership came on to share with us what that means for all new Cav Soldiers coming to Fort Hood. Plus, we have a special announcement to make regarding the show's cohosts and it is the beginning of February which means this is another Book & Movie of the Month episode! SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso; "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. 

This week's episode focuses on OPSEC, aka Operational Security, and what the heck that actually means. If you listen to this episode, you'll learn the history of OPSEC, how it shows up in your every day life, and how you can combat it both in the role of Soldier and in the role of a family member. It is important to note that critical information is something that should never be shared, and this is something that you'll really come to understand in this episode. Plus, it's the end of January which means it's time to hear about Traveling Soldier from the Fort Hood Sentinel. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. 

This week's episode focuses on the Fort Hood Scholarship Fund, an organization that provides scholarships to high school seniors and military spouses who live in the Fort Hood area. Learn about how you, or someone you may know, can apply today for a scholarship. Plus, the crew shares exciting news that is both personal and professional. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: /usagforthood INSTAGRAM: @usagforthood TWITTER: @usagforthood All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. 

Fort Hood and Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast welcomed BG Doyle, Commanding General of JRTC and Fort Polk, this past week. The focus of his trip to the Great Place was to inform Soldiers about why choosing Fort Polk can posture you for future professional success. Learn all about what that means and what opportunities are available to Soldiers, and family members, at Fort Polk in this week's episode. 

Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:29 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Dave Larsen, Fort Hood Public Affairs - Brigadier General David S. Doyle, Commanding General, JRTC and Fort Polk Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast wants to wish you and yours a belated Happy New Year! And what better way to start off the new year than to discuss the first baby born here at Fort Hood and in Bell County? Be sure to listen this week's episode to learn what a normal delivery experience is and what advice the staff at the Women's Health Center have for first timers. Don't forget, this is the first episode of the month (and year) which means it is also time for Book and Movie of the Month! Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:30 Interview 2  starts at 23:57 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Dr. Eric Chung, Women's Health Center, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center -Kristyn Leftridge, Midwife, Women's Health Center, Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center - Blair Dupre, Living Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel    Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

On the final episode of 2021, Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast has decided to focus on holiday stress and how to handle it. Garrison Chaplain Chester and Chaplain Northway are on the show to give tips, tricks, and remind listeners what resources are available to them here at Fort Hood. Plus, the gang signs off for the final time this year. Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:30 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Chaplain (COL) Darren Chester, Garrison Chaplain - Chaplain (MAJ) Lisa Northway, Family Life Chaplain Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

The Fort Hood installation has recently been experiencing challenges with urban wildlife. As such, the Wildlife Management Supervisor is on the podcast this week to talk about what residents, and even those just on the installation, should do if they run into wildlife. Plus, the Bacon Ninja is back to give more tips on how to green for the holidays! Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:30 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Christine Luciano, Fort Hood Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Directorate of Public Works - Dr. Amber Dankert, Supervisor of Wildlife Management, Directorate of Public Works Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

On this week's episode, the podcast crew talks with the ladies at the Women's Health Clinic at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to learn about all things labor and delivery. As we find out, Kyra isn't an expert despite having had a child herself while the other two hosts are completely lost. Plus, this is the first episode of December which means there is another "Book and Movie of the Month" segment all the way at the end.  Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:32 Interview 2  starts at 28:52 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Kate Barron Michael, Chief of OBGYN at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center - Juliana Luciano, Head Nurse of the Women's Health Clinic - Dr. (LTC) Diana Villazanakretzer, Maternal Fetal Medicine Doctor at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center - Blair Dupre, Living Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel    Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

The crew of the Great Big Podcast dialed in from all over the world to discuss the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings.  The campaign to liberate Europe from Axis tyranny had current units of the III Armored Corps serve on the Day of Days to restore liberty to loving people everywhere. You don't want to miss this unique perspective on the D-Day landings all the way from the Cotentin peninsula!     SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy    INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy    All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso.   This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast wants to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! On the podcast this week, there is a special host, lots of joy, and a discussion of Santa's Workshop. Be sure to listen so that you can learn to help out an amazing organization in the coming year. Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:34:29 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Santa Claus  - Chella Stokoe, Fort Hood Santa's Workshop President  - Alison Pulcher, Fort Hood Santa's Workshop Publicity Chair 

Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

This week's episode of Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast discusses the Fort Hood Army Fisher House, which, to the surprise of some co-hosts, is not a bait shop.  Learn all about the amazing things the Fisher House does for the Fort Hood community and what the community can do for the Fisher House. Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:329 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Candice Ualesi, Fort Hood Army Fisher House Business Manager

Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

Thanksgiving Day is right around the corner and will be here sooner than you may realize. With the coming of the holiday, this means that it is time to start planning your Thanksgiving Day meal. 580 soldiers here at Fort Hood don't have to worry though as they are being gifted meals from the Chaplain Corps, the Central Texas Food Bank, and Onion Creek Neighborhood. The podcast crew discusses all this and Veterans Day on this Veterans Day episode.    Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:28:00 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Garrison Chaplain Colonel Darren Chester - SSG Alberto Flores, 11th Signal Brigade Religious Affairs Specialist Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

The Fort Hood Spouses' Club has a defining purpose of bringing together people here at Fort Hood to not only build a network of like-minded individuals, but to also advance the quality of life of military families and the surrounding community. The second half of their mission is what drives their fundraising. Which is why they are on the podcast this week - the Fort Hood Spouses' Club is hosting a Holiday Bazaar on November 13-14 and they want to invite everyone to come and participate.  Plus the podcast crew touches on a variety of important topics like the upcoming holidays, Daylight Savings time, and how thrilled they are to have yet another Book and Movie of the Month segment. Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:33:00 Interview 2  starts at 22:24:04 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Casey Black, 1st Vice President for the Fort Hood Spouses' Club and Co-Holiday Bazaar Chair - Christina Bryant, Co-Holiday Bazaar Chair - Blair Dupre, Sports/Leisure Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel    - Megan Skipper, Living Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

Halloween is finally here, as the crew of the Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast has only been talking about it for quite some time.  With Halloween comes spooky stories of the area, spooky stories of growing up in a haunted house, and the importance of safety from the Garrison Safety office.  The crew also finally recognizing that the holiday will be over shortly, so they look to future events like the Mil Expo - Small Business Expo taking place on November 2 at the Backbone NCO Lounge on Fort Hood. And lastly, we are forced to say goodbye and good luck to Brianna. Listen in and as always, be sure subscribe and leave a review everywhere you are listening. The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band Featuring: - Julie Cordova, Garrison Safety - Doug Huddleston, Garrison Safety Chief - Ronnie Russel, CEO of Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

City of Killeen Mayor Jose Segarra joins us this week to discuss his personal background, his military service, his mayoral service as he wraps up his sixth year in office, the relationship between Fort Hood and Killeen, the changes he has seen over the last 30 years, and naturally so much more. The crew also talk on the upcoming Halloween holiday and safety for trick-or-treating. Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:30:11 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - CPT Jessica Lopez, III Corps Public Affairs - SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band Featuring: - Jose Segarra, City of Killeen Mayor Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

Twenty four people are either physically abused, raped or stalked every minute of every day, totaling 12,614,400 victims of domestic abuse annually, a crisis that domestic violence programs want to bring attention to for education and prevention. On this week's episode of Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast, Samantha and SPC Dacko discuss domestic violence and the programs available to all those here at Fort Hood.  Please note that this subject can be tough for those listening. If you have questions, want to speak with someone confidentially, or want to report domestic abuse here at Fort Hood please use the following phone numbers:    For general questions, call 254-288-3341 For an active crisis or to make a restricted report, call 254-702-4953  For the Fort Hood reporting point of contact phone number, and all other reporting including abuse, call 254-287-CARE (2273) Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:26:88 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Rhonda Shabazz, Victim Advocate Program Manager Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

This week's episode is a little longer, but that's because we filled it with two captivating interviews on the newly opened People First Center and National Physician Assistant Week. Plus, we have started our new segment, Book and Movie of the Month, which takes place at the end of the regularly scheduled content. Listen in and be sure to email us saying what you think the next book/movie of the month should be! For those interested in learning more about becoming a physician assistant for the Army, please visit this website, designed to provide information about becoming an Army Physician Assistant (PA) via the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) and to provide civilian trained Physician Assistants (PA-C) information about the career opportunities within the Army: https://recruiting.army.mil/armypa/becomePA/ Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:38:41 Interview 2  starts at 17:21:81 Interview 3 starts at 45:18:25 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Colonel Bill Zielinski, R2 Director of the People First Center - Captain Rose Meeks, the People First Center Commandant - Captain Robert Holley, Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant Fellow at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center - Blair Dupre, Sports/Leisure Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel    - Megan Skipper, Living Editor for the Fort Hood Sentinel  Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus Bressler All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

This week, the podcast crew welcomes in Michelle Lenis from Fort Hood's Directorate of Public Works to talk about all the renovations underway here at the Great Place, as well as an update on the Santa Fe Gate project. It's all good news that you'll want to hear. National Night Out will be taking place on October 5, and Chris Albus gives all the details on when, where, and even what to dress up as. Timecodes: Interview 1 starts at 00:32:89 Interview 2  starts at 17:00:98 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Michelle Lenis, Branch Chief, Management and Outside Oversight Team, Engineering Division, Fort Hood Directorate of Public Works - Chris Albus, Project Director for Fort Hood Family Housing Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

Blood donations while recording? Learning about the puns the Robertson Blood Center has set up? Discussing the importance of donating blood, especially here at Fort Hood? This episode has it all. Timecodes:  Interview 1 starts at 00:28:07 Interview 2  starts at 14:01:11 The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Tracy Parmer, Recruiter for the Armed Services Blood Program - SGT Emenke, Lab Tech - CPT Listerud, Director of the Robertson Blood Center Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

The crew of the Great Big Podcast wants to see you K.I.S.S... or more specifically, Keep It a Safe Summer.  As part of the K.I.S.S. campaign to commemorate the 101 Days of Summer, we are hosting a series of podcasts with directorates who can offer invaluable insight and advice on how to enjoy a safe summer. Join us as we kick off the series with representatives from the Safety Office and listen for tips and techniques to keep your summer cool, fun, and most of all, safe! SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy    INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy    All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso. This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

SGT Kiari Mhoon is a vocalist with the 1st Cavalry Division Band. He's also "sort of famous" according to co-host SGT Brianna Doo. Why? He was a contestant in Season 19 of "The Voice." This week, we hear all about that journey, as well as his journey through a nine-year military career. The crew also welcomes in a new co-host, SPC Garrett Dacko from the 11th Corps Signal Brigade. The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band - SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - SGT Kiari Mhoon, 1st Cavalry Division Band - Mike Brey, Notre Dame Men's Basketball Head Coach Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson "Alpha" - Cyrano All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

The long Labor Day weekend is in our rearview mirror and schools are in full swing again. This week, the podcast crew welcomes in two school liaison officers who discuss the Fort Hood Adopt A School program and how Soldiers are making a difference in the lives of area children. The crew also bids a fond farewell to the man of many voices, SGT Lamont Shavers, who has been a fixture on the program since it rebranded this year. The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SGT Lamont Shavers, 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade - SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band - SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Tina Smith, Fort Hood Child &Youth Services School Liaison Officer - Liz Davenport, Fort Hood Child &Youth Services School Liaison Officer Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson "Alpha" - Cyrano All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood

The month of September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. The podcast crew welcomes in the experts from Fort Hood's Suicide Prevention Program, and afterward, welcomes III Corps Chaplain (Col.) Carron A. Jones to discuss how service members and vets can cope with the end of the war in Afghanistan, and feelings of loss they may be experiencing as the world watched the withdrawal unfold. The crew: - Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SGT Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band - SPC Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade Featuring: - Kenya King, Fort Hood Suicide Prevention Program Manager - Jannan Melendez, Fort Hood Suicide Prevention Program Manager - COL Carron A. Jones, III Corps Chaplain Music provided by the following: "Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovson "Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart Moore "Alpha" - Cyrano All music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr at www.filter.one/ This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.  Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood