Great Big Podcast

Actually, It’s Just TAP: Transition Assistance Program

This episode features the lovely folks with the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP. This program was created to help transitioning soldiers ease back into the civilian world, whether it is through internships or education programs. For everyone who is going to be leaving the Army, these are the people to see. 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.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.

I Know You’re a Bit of a History Buff: 1st Cavalry Division Commanding General

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.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.

Touches My Heart Because I Know We’re Doing a Good Thing

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.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.

All Things Back to School: KISD, SLO, Safety

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.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.

How Much Do You Think to Paint a Water Tower Would Cost: DPW Updates

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.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.

I’ve Been Told It’s The Hair: Deployment and the ”Yellow Book”

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.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.

Learning So Much About Fishing: Pond Restocking and Energy Conservation

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.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.

I’m Gonna Call the Fisher House My Home: Fort Hood Army Fisher House

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.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.

Build Cohesive Teams, Building Trust, and Gaining Commitments: Retention Operations

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.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.

See Something, Say Something: Antiterrorism Awareness Campaign

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.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.