This week on the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with two representatives from the Fort Cavazos Religious Support Office and one representative from the Central Texas Food Bank. We cover the Fort Cavazos Food Pantry, highlight the service of those who work in the RSO and highlight the “Fresh Food for Families” program. Be sure to tune in and learn a little more about the programs that help make the Great Place, great. Participate in Community Strengths & Themes Assessment The Fort Cavazos Dep...
Sep 23, 2024•31 min•Ep. 57
This week on the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with two Soldiers who recently attended the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth, Texas. Not only did they re-enlist at the event, they also participated in one of the grueling workouts of the competition. During the discussion we hear about their passion for functional fitness, their experience here at Fort Cavazos and their goals for the future. Tune in to learn more and perhaps look to include functional fitness into your exercise regimen! Show Notes: T...
Sep 16, 2024•20 min•Ep. 56
This week on the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with two subject matter experts who serve on the Fort Cavazos Retiree Council to discuss what they do for retirees from all services who live in the over 170 counties they service. They also discuss the upcoming 49th Retiree Appreciation Day coming up Oct. 25-26 here on Fort Cavazos and all the great services provided during the event. Whether you are about to retire or have been for some time, you can learn a little bit more about what services ar...
Sep 09, 2024•34 min•Ep. 55
This week on the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with two subject matter experts who serve as counselors and intervention specialists that help save lives. Suicide Prevention and Intervention helps develop tools to both identify warning signs and assist those in a crisis. Show Notes: 9/11 Honor the Fallen 5K Ruck on Sept. 7 at 8 a.m. at Warrior Way Fitness Center. It is free to participate and you can register at any on-post fitness center or the morning of the event. Rock the Brave Military Fami...
Sep 02, 2024•32 min•Ep. 54
This week on the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with the III Armored Corps Voting Assistance Officer, Capt. Adam West, to discuss the voting process for Soldiers and their families. Everyone's voice and vote matters, tune in and see how you can be sure to meet all the requirements for the 2024 election cycle. Show notes: Visit https://www.fvap.gov for more information. Save big with Commissary CLICK2GO. Eligible first-time Commissary CLICK2GO customers can get $15 off their first $75 pickup or d...
Aug 26, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 34
In this episode of The Great Big Podcast, we take a closer look at the Fort Cavazos Installation Reception Center (IRC) and how it helps incoming soldiers and their families adjust to life at the Great Place. We explore the IRC’s mission of preparing new arrivals—whether that involves handling medical checkups, sorting out finances, or managing other important administrative tasks—so they are ready to join their units. The episode also breaks down the five-day in-processing schedule and explains...
Aug 19, 2024•26 min•Season 4Ep. 33
This week on the Great Big Podcast, we discuss the upcoming school year with Killeen Independent School District's superintendent, Dr. Jo Ann Fey. Learn about the changes they have implemented for this school year and advice that Dr. Fey has for potential teachers, parents and children. SUBMIT: FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK: @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM: @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER: @fortcavazosarmy All music was obtained royalty-free through Filter by Songtradr: "Gun Metal Grey" by Delicious All...
Aug 12, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 32
This week on the Great Big Podcast, we discuss Fort Cavazos' pet policies, covering breed restrictions, housing guidelines, and permissible locations for pets. Learn about which breeds are banned, housing limitations, and where pets can and cannot go on post. Tune in for essential information to keep your furry friends safe and compliant at the Great Place! Show notes: Participate in Community Strengths & Themes Assessment The Fort Cavazos Department of Public Health is conducting a comprehe...
Aug 05, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 31
Phantom Centralized Hub, U.S. Army Fort Cavazos' latest dining option, is now open for business! Great Big Podcast’s Janecze Wright sat down with Sgt. Maj. Kresassidy McKinney, Chief Culinary Management, and Chontelle Sturdivant, Installation Food Program Manager, to get the scoop on all the meal prep items Phantom Fresh has readily available and the items made to order. Whether you're on the go or counting calories, Phantom Fresh is open to everyone with base access. Participate in Community St...
Jul 29, 2024•19 min•Season 4Ep. 30
Welcome to the "Great Big Podcast!" This week, we catch up with one of our favorite return guest, James Elzie! As branch manager for the Wounded and Fallen Branch of the Army Community Service, Elzie offers great insights into the past decade serving in the Army Community Service across various roles, most recently under the Fort Cavazos Survivor Outreach Services. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on everything the Great Place does to take care of its families of the fallen and how Gold Star ...
Jul 22, 2024•21 min•Season 4Ep. 29
Welcome to the "Great Big Podcast!" In the latest installment of our K.I.S.S. series—Keep It a Safe Summer—we're chatting with Cavalry Family Housing and the Resident Advisory Board at Fort Cavazos. Get the scoop on summer safety tips, exciting community programs, and how to keep your family secure. Tune in for a fun and informative episode that’s all about making this summer the best one yet! SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fo...
Jul 15, 2024•20 min•Season 4Ep. 28
The crew of the Great Big Podcast sat down with Rachel Bethel, Casey Memorial Library public services librarian, to discuss how the library provides much more than books and promotes reading for all ages. In addition to an impressive selection of works from numerous authors, visitors can also enjoy video games and free streaming services with access to movies, music and more. Learn all about the Summer Reading Program, how it promotes reading and literacy and how to get registered. SUBMIT : Fort...
Jul 08, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 27
As the summer season kicks into high gear, the Fort Cavazos Child and Youth Services program is working hard to provide events and activities that educate, engage and entertain youngsters while they are out of school. Listen as the crew of the Great Big Podcast sits down with Kristine Caparco, CYS school liaison officer, to learn all about how CYS supports youth during the summer and year-round. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @...
Jul 01, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 26
On this week's episode of the Great Big Pocdcast, the crew sits down with DFMWR to talk all things Freedom Fest! Freedom Fest is coming this week, June 28, from 4 -10 p.m. at Phantom Warrior Stadium. You are not going to want to miss this great event! SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas...
Jun 24, 2024•27 min•Season 4Ep. 25
On this week's episode of the Great Big Pocdcast, the crew sits down with U.S. Air Force veterans Chelan Carr and Joseph “Joe” Jordan, air traffic controllers at Robert Gray Army Airfield. The co-workers bonded over their shared passion for powerlifting which has taken them all over the globe. Listen as they share their journeys to qualifying for the 2024 International Powerlifting Federation Championships in Druskininkai, Lithuania. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosarmy I...
Jun 17, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 24
In the second installation of the K.I.S.S., or Keep it a Safe Summer campaign, the crew of the Great Big Podcast wants to continue to see everyone K.I.S.S! Join us as we sit down with representatives of the Army Substance Abuse Program to discuss best practices when consuming alcoholic beverages during the summer festivities and continue the K.I.S.S series to keep it a safe and enjoyable summer. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @...
Jun 10, 2024•48 min•Season 4Ep. 23
The crew of the Great Big Podcast dialed in from all over the world to discuss the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day landings. The campaign to liberate Europe from Axis tyranny had current units of the III Armored Corps serve on the Day of Days to restore liberty to loving people everywhere. You don't want to miss this unique perspective on the D-Day landings all the way from the Cotentin peninsula! SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @...
Jun 03, 2024•44 min•Season 4Ep. 22
The crew of the Great Big Podcast wants to see you K.I.S.S... or more specifically, Keep It a Safe Summer. As part of the K.I.S.S. campaign to commemorate the 101 Days of Summer, we are hosting a series of podcasts with directorates who can offer invaluable insight and advice on how to enjoy a safe summer. Join us as we kick off the series with representatives from the Safety Office and listen for tips and techniques to keep your summer cool, fun, and most of all, safe! SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@g...
May 27, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 21
This week the team sat down with Elisa Borah of the University of Texas at Austin to talk about the REACH Study supporting spouses of active duty Soldiers at Fort Cavazos. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso. This podcast is a production of U.S. Army G...
May 20, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 20
This week the crew at the Great Big Podcast sat down with Garrison and III Armored Corps Safety representatives to talk trends, safety tips as well as discuss the upcoming annual Fort Cavazos Safety Awareness Day. From safety demos, interactive displays, food trucks and more, come out and focus on safety May 17 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Phantom Warrior Stadium. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fort...
May 13, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 19
This week the Garrison Social Media Manager talks the impacts of social media, its reach and its future potential in terms of global reach. If you have social media accounts or are looking to establish a presence on the various platforms, you won't want to miss this episode! SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey...
May 06, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 18
This week the crew of the Great Big Podcast sat down with CSM(R) Tony Grinston, the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army and the current Army Emergency Relief CEO. CSM(R) Grinston covered the current AER campaign, his lessons learned throughout his career in the Army and his time at the Pentagon. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr ...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 17
This week the crew of the Great Big Podcast sat down with retired Staff Sgt. John Footman to discuss Veterans Service Organizations, his service in Vietnam and general advice he has for Soldiers serving today. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso. This ...
Apr 22, 2024•43 min•Season 4Ep. 16
This week the crew of the Great Big Podcast had a call in from the Pentagon with representatives of the Harding Project. The project seeks to revolutionize professional military writing, publications and enable the force to have efficient and effective access to information. Tune in to see how this project impacts far more than the United States Army! SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy A...
Apr 15, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 15
This week the crew of the Great Big Podcast sat down with Chaplain (Capt.) Karyn Berger of the Fort Cavazos Religious Support Office. Rabbi Berger touched on the Jewish faith observances, other religious services here on the installation and surprised us all with a little bit of a history lesson! SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songt...
Apr 08, 2024•36 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Sit down with the crew of the Great Big Podcast as they discuss with the Army Substance Abuse Program and the Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers about why Alcohol Awareness Month is so important, and upcoming events on the installation. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning B...
Apr 01, 2024•40 min•Season 4Ep. 13
In this week's episode of the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with representatives from the Mayborn Science Theater to talk about their programs and discussed the upcoming once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse coming soon to the Great Place. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning ...
Mar 25, 2024•33 min•Season 4Ep. 12
The crew from the Great Big Podcast sat down with Benjamin Griffin, manager of the United Service Organizations at Fort Cavazos, to talk about all the services, resources, events and activities the organization offers and its rich history of being a support staple for military organizations around the globe. Griffin shared that volunteers are the core of the program and shared how to get involved and continue the USO's legacy of service. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosar...
Mar 21, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In this week's episode of the Great Big Podcast, we sit down with Cavalry Family Housing and the Lawn and Garden Care center to talk about lawn care, ways to care for on-post housing and other programs offered here at the Great Place. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : @fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy YOUTUBE : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars; "Learning By Doin...
Mar 14, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 11
The Great Big Podcast Team sat down with our very own Fort Cavazos BOSS President, Cpl. Kandice Pritchard-Harmon, and discussed the program’s mission, upcoming events and ways to support a program that is celebrating its 35th year. Tune in and listen to how BOSS helps Soldiers here at the Great Place. SUBMIT : FortCavazosPAO@gmail.com FACEBOOK : fortcavazosarmy INSTAGRAM : @fortcavazosarmy TWITTER : @fortcavazosarmy All music obtained, royalty-free, through Filter by Songtradr : "Gun Metal Grey"...
Feb 29, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 9
