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Fort Hood, Texas is adjacent to Killeen and is the largest active-duty armored post in the United States and is the only post in the United States that is capable of supporting two full armored divisions.  Information provided by MilitaryDial.Com - home of Discount Long Distance, Cellular Accessories, Printer Ink and Satellite TV for Military Members.

In addition to the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood is also home for the Headquarters Command III Corps, 3d Personnel Group, 3d Signal Brigade, 13th Corps Support Command (COSCOM), 13th Finance Group, 89th Military Police Brigade, 504th Military Intelligence Brigade, the 21st Cavalry Brigade (Air Combat), the Dental Activity (DENTAC), the Medical Support Activity (MEDDAC), Army Operational Test Command (AOTC) formerly TEXCOM, and various other units and tenant organizations.

Fort Hood’s main telephone numbers are Commercial (254) 287-2131 or DSN 737-2131. The mailing address for Fort Hood is Fort Hood, Texas 76544. The official Fort Hood website is http://pao.hood.army.mil

Fort Hood has a population of 39,937 active duty soldiers, 112,251 family members and 4,132 civilians. The housing on Fort Hood is quite limited for the number of people assigned to the installation, which can lead to a wait of 24 months for on post housing. Fort Hood currently has 734 officer family units and 5,279 enlisted family units. The Fort Hood housing office phone number is (254) 287-4212. 

Fort Hood offers the following facilities on its installation. There is temporary lodging at the 274-visitor inn, which can be reached at phone number (254) 535-8233. The 75-unit guesthouse at phone number (254) 287-3067 and there is 64 RV spaces. The Fort Hood Army Community Service can be reached at (254) 287-4199. Fort Hood has six elementary schools and one middle school on post run by the Killeen Independent School District. Fort Hood offers excellent childcare facilities with three centers for 673 children. Additionally Fort Hood offers 84 approved homes that provide in home care to children for parents stationed at Fort Hood. The childcare phone number is (254) 287-8029. Fort Hood offers great medical care with a 187-bed hospital and 7 clinics. Appointments can be made at (254) 288-8000. The Tricare and benefits phone number is (800) 406-2832.

Fort Hood has two very large commissaries for the shopping needs of soldiers and family members stationed at Fort Hood. The commissary phone numbers are (254) 287-6648/0854. Fort Hood also has two large size post exchanges and 9 shoppettes. The phone number is (254) 532-7200/8100. 

Fort Hood, Texas offers the following recreation activities available to assigned personnel: Arts and crafts, auto hobby shop, bowling, gym, library, theater, golf, camping, outdoor recreation, pools/swimming, stables, fishing and tennis.

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