Great Big Podcast

Affects Just About Everybody on Base: Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise

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.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.

If You Didn’t Bring It With You, Don’t Take It: 3Rs Explosive Safety

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.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 MusicThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. 

Creating a Network of Support: Armed Services YMCA

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.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. 

A Clear Expectation of What’s Ahead: Pegasus Troop

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.comFACEBOOK: /usagforthoodINSTAGRAM: @usagforthoodTWITTER: @usagforthoodAll music obtained, royalty free, through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso; "Rocking The Beat" -  Marcus BresslerThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. 

I Know Where Your Cat Lives: Operations Security

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.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. 

February 15: Come Get Your Money

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.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. 

Winning the Fight for Talent

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 00:29The crew:- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs- CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal BrigadeFeaturing:- Dave Larsen, Fort Hood Public Affairs- Brigadier General David S. Doyle, Commanding General, JRTC and Fort PolkMusic provided by the following:"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars"Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoAll 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.comLike us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

New Year Baby, Same Ol’ Podcast

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 00:30Interview 2  starts at 23:57The crew:- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs- CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal BrigadeFeaturing:- 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 BresslerAll 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.comLike us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

See you next year!

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 00:30The crew:- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs- CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal BrigadeFeaturing:- Chaplain (COL) Darren Chester, Garrison Chaplain- Chaplain (MAJ) Lisa Northway, Family Life ChaplainMusic provided by the following:"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars"Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoAll 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.comLike us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.

Managing Wildlife and the Holidays

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 00:30The crew:- Samantha Farlow, Fort Hood Public Affairs- CPL Kyra Pearl, 11th Corps Signal Brigade- SPC Garrett Dacko, 11th Corps Signal BrigadeFeaturing:- Christine Luciano, Fort Hood Environmental Outreach Coordinator, Directorate of Public Works- Dr. Amber Dankert, Supervisor of Wildlife Management, Directorate of Public WorksMusic provided by the following:"Gun Metal Grey" (opening/closing theme music) - Delicious Allstars"Learning By Doing" - Niklas OlovsoAll 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.comLike us and follow us on Facebook at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and on Instagram at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood.