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A new duty station. A place to feel at home.

For soldiers, families and veterans moving to the Killeen area—whether your orders, search results or friends call it Fort Cavazos or Fort Hood.

Independent local guide — not affiliated with the U.S. Army, Fort Cavazos, Fort Hood, the Department of Defense, or the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Public sources checked November 8, 2026 · Central Time

Bernie Beck Gate sign reading FORT HOOD, THE GREAT PLACE, HOME OF III ARMORED CORPS

Thank you for your service.

Bernie Beck Gate, Fort Hood, 2025 · U.S. Army photo: Janecze Wright, Fort Hood Public Affairs · Public domain
A community used to new arrivals

Families arrive here all the time.

Moving somewhere new takes time. Take the first weeks one step at a time; your sponsor, unit family readiness contacts and the official resources below are there to help.

A soldier in current camouflage embraces and kisses his loved one as families reunite at Fort Hood
Reunited at Fort Hood, 2026 · U.S. Army photo: Spc. Michelle Lessard-Terry, 1st Cavalry Division · Public domain
A soldier in current camouflage holds his daughter beside his loved one at a Cooper Field homecoming
Family reunion at Cooper Field, Fort Cavazos (now Fort Hood), 2024 · U.S. Army photo: Spc. Josefina Garcia, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment · Public domain

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Public resources reviewed for this starter edition November 8, 2026 (Central Time). Some district links are pointers from Bell County’s directory rather than individually audited enrollment policies. Rules and availability change; confirm directly. References are not endorsements.