Fort Hood is a United States Army post located in Killeen, Texas. It is one of the largest military bases in the world and covers more than 340 square miles with over 45,000 soldiers and civilian employees assigned there.
The base was first established in 1942 as Camp Hood and named after Confederate General John Bell Hood. It was later designated a permanent installation and renamed Fort Hood in 1951.
Fort Hood is home to the III Corps, the 1st Cavalry Division, and other units. It is also a major training facility for soldiers and has a variety of ranges and training areas including a mock city for urban warfare training.
However, Fort Hood has been in the news for several negative incidents. In 2009, a mass shooting took place at the base, resulting in 13 deaths and 32 injuries. In 2020, multiple soldiers died at the base under suspicious circumstances, leading to investigations into the base's leadership, culture, and handling of sexual harassment and assault allegations.
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