Great Big Podcast

The Bird Is The Word: Fort Hood helps keeps a bird off the Endangered Species list

 Oh have you not heard? It was my understanding that everyone had heard.  This week we learn more about how The Fort Hood training ranges contain habitats for just more then America's Armored Corps. Listen in to learn how our proactive management  team of  plays a vital role in keeping the wild life and us safe. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

You Still Can Work Out While Pregnant: P3T and Education Summit

This week we talked with the III Armored Corps Parenthood, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Training program, or P3T for short, about how they help Soldiers maintain a certain fitness level while pregnant. We learned that working out helps you and the baby. We also talked about the upcoming Fort Hood Education Summit and discovered that kids from nine surrounding independent school districts serve military-connected students. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

We Ended the Year at a Brisk Trot: New Year

Col. Chad R. Foster, commander of U.S. Army Garrison - Fort Hood, stopped by to talk about his favorite holiday movies and how he spent his holiday break.  He also took time to talk about the awesome events that happened around the Great Place over the last 12 months; we even got a sneak peek at what's to come for 2023.    SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

Pace Yourself and Ask For What You Need: Holiday Message

Chaplain Lisa Northway comes back on the Great Big Podcast, prior to her departure to Fort Sill, to discuss the holidays, holiday stress, and how to advocate for yourself during the next few weeks. This is the last episode of the year, but don't worry, we're leaving it on a good note with some well wishes and music from the 1st Cavalry Division Band. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

Performing for the Average Soldier: 1st Cavalry Division Band

The 1st Cavalry Division Band is hosting their annual holiday concert in Howze Theater on Dec. 14 at 7 pm. They're on the Great Big Podcast to discuss what that concert looks like, and their own backgrounds with music.SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

Getting as Many Soldiers, Units, Companies, even Battalions to Schedule Blood Drives: Robertson Blood Center

The folks from the Robertson Blood Center are back on the Great Big Podcast to discuss blood donations, how to schedule a blood drive, and to let people know about the changing eligibility to actually donate (we're looking at the people who lived in England during Mad Cow disease!). 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.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll 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 BresslerThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Fort Hood Garrison Command team!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Fort Hood Garrison Command team! This week's episode is a little different; Garrison Commander Col. Foster and Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Calvin Hall come on to talk about their Thanksgiving traditions and favorite foods. And then, listeners get to experience a 1st Cavalry Division Band Christmas concert. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious AllstarsThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

The Best Part of My Day Involves Soldiers: 2ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division

This week's episode of the Great Big Podcast features the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Commander as he is here to discuss how his time back at Fort Hood is going and the upcoming holidays. Plus, we brought back Blair from the Fort Hood Sentinel for Traveling Soldier a week early. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

Wanting to Serve Again: Veterans Day and Scholarship Fund

This week's Fort Hood's Great Big Podcast tells the stories of two veterans, their path to joining the Army, and how it has shaped their worlds since that decision day. Additionally, the Fort Hood Scholarship Fund is on the show to announce that the application period is open starting Nov. 14. SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.

We Don’t Want Our Military Families to Go Hungry: Food Care Center Killeen

This week, the director of the Food Care Center Killeen comes in to discuss the food bank, how people can take advantage of the organization (especially around Thanksgiving), and how people can give back. And of course, this is the first episode of the month which means it is time for Book & Movie of the Month.If you want to sign up for the distribution event, you can do so here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fort-hood-area-military-family-drive-thru-food-distribution-registration-440384751647SUBMIT: FortHoodPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll 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 BresslerThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs.