Great Big Podcast

The People Directorate: Enabling Readiness and Lethality at The Great Place

On this week’s episode, the team learns about a new directorate at The Great Place. Prevention programs and services at Fort Cavazos are being detailed into one cohesive organization, the People Directorate, to improve the way those services are delivered to Soldiers, their families and civilians. We sit down with three representatives who help make the new Directorate what it is. Tune in and learn all about how the People Directorate will increase readiness and lethality at Fort Cavazos.
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"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
 
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Helping Those Seeking Higher Education: Fort Cavazos Family Scholarship Fund

On On this week’s episode, the team learns about the Fort Cavazos Family Scholarship Fund. We learn about application requirements, learn about a new group who qualifies for scholarships and recommendations on how to make applications stronger. Tune in to see if you can qualify for a scholarship to further your education while here at The Great Place! See the website below for more details and don’t forget to apply by Feb. 17!
 
https://www.fortcavazosscholarship.org
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INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy
TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy  
 
All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:
 
"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
 
This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.
 
 

Conducting a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise with 1st Cavalry Division

On this week’s episode, the team goes on location to observe a Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise (CALFEX) with the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. From the firing of a Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) to the employment of attack aviation, tune in to get a sneak peak into combined arms maneuver here at The Great Place!
Contact us:SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:
"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso
"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart MooreThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Lemonade Day at The Great Place!

On this week’s episode, the team sits down with two representatives from the Fort Cavazos Lemonade Day, a program that teaches young professionals business skills. From gathering resources to start a business, to day-to-day operations, tune in to learn how Lemonade Day makes things at The Great Place sweeter for aspiring youth. 
Contact us:SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:
"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso
"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart MooreThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Firing Mortars with the 1st Cavalry Division

On this week’s episode, the team goes on location with Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, as they conduct their Mortar Training and Evaluation Program. Tune in to see how these soldiers conduct various tables of MORTEP, build their team and conduct fire missions.
Contact us SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:
"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso
"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart MooreThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Education Services at the Great Place

On this week’s episode, the team sits down with two Education Services Specialists with the Fort Cavazos Education Services Office to discuss the changes to Tuition Assistance and Credentialing for 2025. Tune in to hear about all these changes and learn about the other services that the office provides!   
Contact us SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:
"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso
"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart MooreThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

A Year In Review: Fort Cavazos Welcomes 2025 and Reflects on 2024

Welcome back to the Great Big Podcast! We have welcomed the arrival of 2025 and farewelled 2024. Tune in to this first episode of the new year to hear a message from our Garrison Commander, Col. Lakicia Stokes, and sit down with Sam and Eric as they reflect on the highlights of 2024 at The Great Place.
Contact us SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:
"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso
"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart MooreThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Winter Holiday Safety at The Great Place

For the final podcast of 2024, the team goes on location at Fort Cavazos Fire Department Station 1 to speak with two fire inspectors about winter safety tips. From your home to your car, tune in to see how you can make this holiday season merry, bright and safe! 
Happy Holidays! We will see you next year! 
Contact us SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr:
"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars
"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso
"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart MooreThis podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Ringing in the Holidays at Nature in Lights

The team goes on location at the winter wonderland of Nature in Lights at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area to tour the more than five-mile holiday light attraction. Grab you a glass of hot cocoa and bundle up as we discuss one of the annual holiday traditions of The Great Place. 
The holiday light trail is open to the public nightly now through December 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 11m.
Santa’s Village and Santa’s Depot are open nightly from Dec. 13th through the 24th during the trail’s open hours.
Price of Entry: 
$20: Car, Mini-Van or Pick-Up Truck 
$35: Limo, 15-Passenger Van or RVs
$55: 24 Passenger Van
$80: Larger Vans and Buses 
Happy Holidays!
Contact us SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All 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 Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

On the Road with DES: Holiday Season Safety Tips

The team goes on location for this week's episode, joining members of the Department of Emergency Services and Fort Cavazos Military Police to discuss holiday safety tips. From securing your vehicle, to the Home Watch Program, tune in to see how your holiday season can be safer!
Contact us SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.comFACEBOOK: fortcavazosarmy   INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmyTWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy   All 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 Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.