🌱 What changes could Fort Hood see under its next corps commander?

Morning Fort Hood! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What changes could Fort Hood see under its next corps commander?
• Former Fort Hood doctor faces 272 charges in massive misconduct case
• Former Fort Hood comptroller now leads the entire Army Finance Corps

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 98, low: 76.
• Saturday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 99 and low of 75 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Maj Gen. Norrie nominated for 3rd star; will lead III Armored Corps at Fort Hood (kdhnews.com) — Fort Hood is set to get new leadership as Maj. Gen. Christopher R. Norrie has been nominated for a third star and to take command of III Armored Corps and the installation, pending Senate confirmation. Norrie’s long history with the 1st Cavalry Division and prior Fort Hood assignments means he brings deep familiarity with both the post and Central Texas community.
   

• Former Ft. Hood doctor accused of recording, sexually assaulting patients has charges referred (fox26houston.com) — A former Fort Hood OB/GYN, Maj. Blaine McGraw, now faces a general court-martial after the Army referred nine charges and 272 specifications tied to alleged misconduct at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center. Officials say 93 alleged victims are involved, and a military judge will next set dates for arraignment, hearings, and trial while McGraw remains in Bell County confinement.
   

• Ruth becomes 44th Finance & Comptroller School commandant, chief of Finance Corps (einpresswire.com) — An Army ceremony named Col. Thomas H. Ruth III as the new commandant of the Finance and Comptroller School and chief of the Finance Corps, a role shaping how the Army funds operations. Ruth previously served as corps comptroller for III Armored Corps at Fort Hood, tying this leadership change to financial decision-making experience that once directly supported the installation and its units.
   

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📸 Around Fort Hood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fort Hood

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Friday August 7

• Staff Inservice
  Clarke El Killeen, TX 76544

Tuesday August 11

• Middle School Readiness Day
  Clear Creek El Killeen, TX 76544
  9:00 am
• Board Workshop
  Clear Creek El Killeen, TX 76544
  5:00 pm

Wednesday August 12

• Staff Inservice
  Clarke El Killeen, TX 76544
• High School Readiness Day
  Clear Creek El Killeen, TX 76544
  9:00 am
• KISD Career Center Readiness Day
  Clarke El KISD Career Center, 1320 Stagecoach Road, Killeen
  5:00 pm
• Athletic Physicals
  Clarke El Eastern Hills Middle School, 300 Indian Trail, Harker Heights
  5:30 pm

Thursday August 13

• Staff Inservice
  Clarke El Killeen, TX 76544

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• HS V Tennis vs Killeen
  Copperas Cove ISD Copperas Cove High School, 400 S 25th St, Copperas Cove, TX 765
  8:00 am
• Instructional Services (Area B)
  Copperas Cove ISD Copperas Cove, TX 76522
  8:00 am
• Freshman Focus
  Belton H S BHS
  4:00 pm
• Meet the Tiger
  Belton H S Gym
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dear parents, I'd like to share something that recently struck me deeply, and I hope it will remind you to re-evaluate your children's online safety.
  A while ago, while browsing social media, I came across a young girl's public account. Her account seemed like that of many teenagers, sharing her… (Nextdoor Montague Village)

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🗞 Nearby News

Killeen

• Killeen ISD rolls out Smart Tag bus tracking system (kxxv.com)
• Manor Middle School begins year under new leadership (kdhnews.com)
• Only Homeless Shelter in Killeen Likely Closing (fox44news.com)

Copperas Cove

• Copperas Cove earns rating to secure flood insurance discounts for homeowners (kwtx.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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