Fort Cavazos officially redesignated Fort Hood, officials on post confirm
FORT HOOD, Texas (KWTX) - Fort Cavazos has officially been renamed Fort Hood less than a week since President Trump announced he planned to revert name changes implemented at military posts by the Biden administration.
The installation on June 16 confirmed what Army officials in Washington had already revealed: the name Fort Hood will not be in honor of the Confederate general, rather, in honor of Distinguished Service Cross recipient, Col. Robert B. Hood, for his heroism in World War I.
Col. Hood received the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions in battle.
“Amid intense shelling near Thiaucourt, France, then-Captain Hood directed artillery fire under enfilading machine-gun fire. After his gun crew was lost to enemy fire, he rapidly reorganized and returned fire within minutes, restoring combat capability,” post officials said when describing Col. Hood’s heroic actions.
The Army post is currently updating the online presence, including Facebook and the website, and will update physical signage and materials at a later date.
The U.S. Army confirmed it received formal orders to make the name change on all signage, digital platforms and official materials.
An official name change ceremony will be held at a later date.
Copyright 2025 KWTX. All rights reserved.
