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SOUTHCOM task force saves lives in Panama, Honduras after Hurricane Eta
The nearly 600 members of Joint Task Force-Bravo are participating in rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Eta's devastating floodwaters.
By Harm Venhuizen
Survivor of 2016 Fort Hood training accident recalls flood
On June 2, 2016, Kameron Robinson was riding in the truck that rolled over in flooded Owl Creek on Fort Hood, claiming the lives of eight soldiers and a West Point cadet.
By Jason Douglas, Killeen (Texas) Daily Herald via AP
Fort Jackson employee attributes general’s desire for nicer yard to dam break
A commander at an Army base in South Carolina contributed to a dam break and massive flood almost three years ago because he wanted a lake higher so his yard would look nicer, an employee at the base said in a deposition.
Records show problems with Fort Jackson dam 36 years before break
The U.S. Army show officials knew for 36 years a dam at a South Carolina military base might not stand up to a big storm before it was breached in a massive 2015 downpour that caused a flood that killed two people and caused millions of dollars of damage, according to military records.
NCO blamed for accident that killed nine soldiers at Fort Hood
Flash flood warnings had been issued and the crossing had been designated off-limits, but a platoon heading out for some Sergeant’s Time training on the morning of June 2, 2016 didn’t know that.
Student vets help with Harvey rescue, relief efforts
Last Wednesday, the Student Veterans of America chapter at the University Houston hosted a back-to-school breakfast for its members. A week later, school would be cancelled and their city would be under water. Now, instead of sitting in classes, many of them are treading through flooded streets to help with Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
By Natalie Gross
National Guard takes on security mission in Houston
About 1,000 Texas Army National Guardsmen are helping the Texas Department of Public Safety.
By Jeff Schogol