The holiday season is in full swing at Fort Hood! First, we lit up the Central Texas sky with a 50-foot Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, sit down with the post's rabbi about holiday stress (not to mention Dec. 10 is the start of Hanukkah!), meet Charlie and Chelsea Plimpton, two biologists from the Fort Hood AIM Team who tell us about their annual Christmas Bird Count, and close it out with some holiday tunes from the "Christmas with the Cav" concert. Kelvin still fills in for some interview se...
Dec 10, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 52
This month, hundreds of Fort Hood military families will benefit from the Celebration of Love, an annual outpouring of holiday cheer by an Austin, Texas-based non-profit organization that has been coming to the Great Place for the past 14 years. In this week's episode, we welcome in Tom Ramsey, the founder of Celebration of Love, and discuss the program, how it has grown over the years, and how he's managed to keep things going despite a global pandemic. We also welcome in a new co-host, SFC Kel...
Dec 03, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Thanksgiving is here! 2020 is, mercifully, moving onward and the podcast crew sets their sights on the holiday season by inviting Fort Hood Santa's Workshop President Katheryn Light into the studio to discuss how she and her band of elves help bring smiles to the faces of thousands of Fort Hood military families each year. Plus, we get out of the studio as Melissa asks some troops what is their favorite Thanksgiving tradition, Dave takes us to the groundbreaking ceremony for the National Mounted...
Nov 26, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 50
The family of slain 3rd Cavalry Regiment Soldier Spc. Vanessa Guillen returned to Fort Hood at the invitation of the commanding general, Nov. 10, to review plans for a memorial gate to be named in her honor. We discuss that effort, as well as III Corps' "People First" initiative before talking turkey with some senior culinary experts about their upcoming Thanksgiving Day meals they'll serve to thousands at Fort Hood "Warrior Restaurants." (They don't call them "mess halls" anymore.) The crew: - ...
Nov 19, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Hundreds showed up at Fort Hood Nov. 7 for a beautification project, and the podcast covered down on the community partnership event. Then we welcome in Brooke Worden and Grace Phelps from the Fort Hood Spouses Club to discuss their upcoming 39th Annual Holiday Bazaar. Plus, members of the 1st Cavalry Division Band provide an interesting musical interlude in honor of the newest Legend of Zelda video game coming out this month. The crew: - Dave Larsen, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SGT Melissa Lessa...
Nov 12, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Operation Phantom Action has given way to People First, a new initiative to refocus the command climate at Fort Hood. III Corps' Command Sgt. Maj. Cliff Burgoyne returns to the podcast to explain just what "People First" means, and how that's going to happen. Plus, a special appearance from Flermit the Sock and Charlie signs off for the last time. The crew: - Charlie Maib, Fort Hood Public Affairs - Dave Larsen, Fort Hood Public Affairs - SPC Brianna Doo, 1st Cavalry Division Band Guests: - CSM ...
Nov 05, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Fort Hood is holding trick or treating from 6-8 p.m., on Halloween, and to mark the occasion co-host SPC Brianna Doo comes into the podcast studio all "dolled up" to discuss her unique hobby. For the first time in nearly a month, the podcast team is back together in the studio and they are joined by Fort Hood Sentinel Sports/Leisure Editor Blair Dupre for her monthly movie review, which this time is all about "The Witches." The crew: - Charlie Maib, Fort Hood Public Affairs - Dave Larsen, Fort H...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Did you know that the month of October is Energy Action Month? No? Well, the podcast crew hears all about it from the Bacon Ninja and Panda Ninja from Fort Hood's Directorate of Public Works Environmental Office. The team remains scattered with Charlie still co-hosting from home, but there is good news on the horizon, and it isn't just that Fort Hood will host trick or treating on Halloween. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.wil...
Oct 22, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This week, we take a listen to Fort Hood leaders as they address questions posed by community members about on-post housing. In addition, Brianna is on the sore side after completing the Army Ten Miler, while Charlie remains stuck at home ... though he's found some interesting ways of staying fit while in quarantine. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats This podcast is a production of U.S. Army G...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 44
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the podcast crew - with Charlie still stuck at home - welcomes in Fort Hood's Family Advocacy Program Manager Monique Russell to talk about all the education programs offered on the installation, as well as where to get help if you've witnessed a domestic violence incident or are a victim of it yourself. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats This po...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 43
Charlie is home sick, but the team gets together to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood...
Oct 01, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 42
You've heard about Operation Phantom Action in the media, but what exactly is it and how it is going to affect change at Fort Hood? We have on Command Sergeant Major Cliff Burgoyne, the highest ranking noncommissioned officer on Fort Hood to explain to us in detail how transforming the Great Place is going to work. No punches are pulled in this important must-hear interview! Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.co...
Sep 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Disasters can strike any time, anywhere. Just look at 2020. Yeah, you thought it was just going to be like every other year and then BAM! disaster central. We get you ready for when the next shoe drops. Plus, the NFL season has begun and our crew brings you the absolute worst football pics of the week! No, seriously, they are truly terrible. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) Justin Stokes Ultra Ozu This p...
Sep 17, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 40
The podcast crew welcomes community health nurses from the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to discuss the upcoming flu season and what you should do to ward off yet another virus. Then they get a visit from the Robertson Blood Center, which, like most blood centers across the country, is in dire need of blood donors. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) Rythmworks This podcast is a production of U.S. Arm...
Sep 10, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Every day, between 17 and 22 people associated with the US military choose to take their own life. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) Rythmworks This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on Facebook at The Great Big Podcast and III Corps and Fort Hood...
Sep 03, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 37
An epidemic of homeless female veterans is sweeping the nation. We sit down with 1LT Juliet Sanford, a contestant from Fort Hood in the 2020 Ms. Veteran America pageant, and discuss this issue that's so near to her heart. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) Rythmworks This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and fo...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 36
School's started and a majority of Servicemembers who have kids are experiencing the home schooling blues thanks to COVID. If you're in that boat, listen up! We've got the hookup to help ease some of those financial stresses that schooling your kids from your kitchen table brings. Plus, movie theaters are opening up all over the country and that means the return of Blair and entertainment news! Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www....
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The Secretary of the Army, the Honorable Ryan McCarthy, visits Fort Hood to address recent events that have attracted national attention. He also takes questions from the national media. Plus how to save money on your energy bill. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month, so we bring in the big dogs here at Fort Hood to talk about what you can do to stay safe. Plus snow talk, the Army 10-Miler, Sports talk, and... well, just a lot of talk in general. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and ...
Aug 06, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 33
It's back to school time in our upside-down world, and the crew have all the info from Fort Hood's Bronco Youth Center to get families ready. Then on to the subject of politics and how to keep yourself safe from The Man this election season. Plus movies, seeds, baseball, frilly socks, and a unexpected reveal by Charlie! Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) Marquis Ozu The Coronados This podcast is a producti...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The gang is back together as Charlie, Brianna and Dave welcome Brig. Gen. John Hoefert, the deputy commanding general of First Army's Division West, who lives up to the unit motto "First in the West" as the podcast's first general officer guest. Plus, the gang talks about movies, pop culture and too much stuff before Brianna was born. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats Justin Stokes This podcas...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Charlie and Brianna are alone this week, battling phone lines and talking about the newly green-lit Fort Hood's National Mounted Warfare Museum. And it's summertime! Get some great ideas about places to visit around the great state of Texas! Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats Justin Stokes This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at F...
Jul 16, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The tragic disappearance of SPC Vanessa Guillen comes to a tragic end. Plus an interview with the Fort Hood Weather Squadron means that the Air Force gets to play. Welcome to our brothers and sisters in arms! Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Coronados This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follow us on...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Fort Hood updates you with the latest news regarding on-post housing as well as the COVID-19 situation at the Great Place. Charlie and Dave talk about the Great American Coin Shortage, and later, America's birthday! Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Coronados This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gmail.com Like us and follo...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 28
PV2 Gregory Morales has been found. Charlie and Dave discuss the nearly year-long search for the missing Soldier and what the next steps are to bring justice to Gregory Morales. Plus Fort Hood is opening and we've got the head of Fort Hood Family, Morale, Welfare, and Recreation on to tell you how they're going to keep Fort Hood Soldiers and families safe. Plus, Brianna tries to give Dave and Charlie coronavirus. Twice. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: W...
Jun 25, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 27
PFC Vanessa Guillen has gone missing. Charlie and Dave look at the facts of what's known at this point and turn to the public for assistance in locating one of Fort Hood's own. Plus Steve Draper stops by and gives us the inside scoop on the proposed Mounted Cavalry Museum that will hopefully break ground soon near the Fort Hood visitor's center. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The Hubcats This podcast i...
Jun 18, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 26
2020 has been one of the most stressful years that anyone can recall, and it's only half over! We still have part 2 to deal with! Don't freak out... control your breathing... center yourself. This episode of the Great Big Podcast is all about relaxation. Follow our wellness experts as they lead you through guided interactive exercises that take the edge off and transport your to a magical world of bliss, and we don't mean the fort. Music provided with expressed written permission by the followin...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, all military travel and movement stopped. Now this unprecedented reaction is coming to an end and Soldiers and their families are itching to move on to their next duty station, school, or assignment... but with a line stretching more than 3,200 families long at Fort Hood alone, how does this even happen? The podcast crew get you the answers you need as they go toe-to-toe with the woman who writes the orders Music provided with expressed written permission by ...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In the 20 years since its dedication, the 4th Infantry Division Operation Iraqi Freedom War Memorial had fallen into disrepair. 4ID had moved to Fort Carson, Colorado, but their memorial remained behind at Fort Hood. Now under the care of the First Cavalry Division's famous 1-7 Cav "GARRYOWEN" squadron, it's been returned to its glory, just in time for Memorial Day. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) The C...
May 28, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Charlie, Dave, and Brianna recap Fort Hood's virtual town hall from May 19. III Corps & Fort Hood Deputy Commanding General. Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt & Fort Hood Garrison Commander Col. Jason Wesbrock take questions from the Fort Hood community. Music provided with expressed written permission by the following artists: Will Courtney ( http://www.willcourtneymusic.com ) This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood and Fort Hood Public Affairs. Contact us at FortHoodPAO@gma...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 22
