The U.S. Army base formerly known as Fort Hood in Texas was officially changed to Fort Cavazos in honor of the first Latino four-star general in the Army, Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos.
May 9, 2023, 1:19 PMU.S. Army
The U.S. Army base formerly known as Fort Hood in central Texas was officially changed to Fort Cavazos on Tuesday during a ceremony at the III Armored Corps Headquarters in honor of the first Latino four-star general in the Army, Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos."General Cavazos was known around the Army as a battle proven warrior," Lt. Gen. Sean Bernabe, Commanding General of III Armored Corps, said at the ceremony.
In this Nov. 14, 2017, file photo, Texas Soldiers from the Military Funeral Honors Caisson Detachment prepare to drape the American flag over the casket bearing the remains of Gen. Richard H. Cavazos during Caisson Funeral Honors for Cavazos at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, in San Antonio, Texas.
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