On this week’s episode, the team sits down with two Education Services Specialists with the Fort Cavazos Education Services Office to discuss the changes to Tuition Assistance and Credentialing for 2025. Tune in to hear about all these changes and learn about the other services that the office provides!   

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"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars

"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso

"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart Moore

This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

Welcome back to the Great Big Podcast! We have welcomed the arrival of 2025 and farewelled 2024. Tune in to this first episode of the new year to hear a message from our Garrison Commander, Col. Lakicia Stokes, and sit down with Sam and Eric as they reflect on the highlights of 2024 at The Great Place.

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"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars

"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso

"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart Moore

This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

For the final podcast of 2024, the team goes on location at Fort Cavazos Fire Department Station 1 to speak with two fire inspectors about winter safety tips. From your home to your car, tune in to see how you can make this holiday season merry, bright and safe! 

Happy Holidays! We will see you next year! 

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"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars

"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso

"Cruising Down Sunset" - Stuart Moore

This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

The team goes on location at the winter wonderland of Nature in Lights at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area to tour the more than five-mile holiday light attraction. Grab you a glass of hot cocoa and bundle up as we discuss one of the annual holiday traditions of The Great Place. 

The holiday light trail is open to the public nightly now through December 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 11m.

Santa’s Village and Santa’s Depot are open nightly from Dec. 13th through the 24th during the trail’s open hours.

Price of Entry: 

$20: Car, Mini-Van or Pick-Up Truck 

$35: Limo, 15-Passenger Van or RVs

$55: 24 Passenger Van

$80: Larger Vans and Buses 

Happy Holidays!

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"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars

"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso

This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

The team goes on location for this week's episode, joining members of the Department of Emergency Services and Fort Cavazos Military Police to discuss holiday safety tips. From securing your vehicle, to the Home Watch Program, tune in to see how your holiday season can be safer!

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"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars

"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso

This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

The team goes on location for this week's episode, joining the 2nd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division, as they conducted live fires with their M109 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer. Join a crew from Alpha Battery, 2-82 FA, as they conduct a fire mission and see how these Soldiers shape the fight by massing fires. 

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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 Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

On this week's episode the team sits down with a representative from the Army Community Service Office to discuss financial readiness. Tune in to learn about the resources, tools and programs available for service members who are looking to better manage their finances, make a major purchase or are seeking ways to invest. For more information on the ACS financial management programs, visit https://cavazos.armymwr.com/programs/acs/financial-readiness. 

Show Notes:

Nature In Lights: 

Fort Cavazos Directorate of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Nature in Lights Nov. 15th through Dec. 31st at Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area. It will be open every day from 5:30-11 p.m. Those visiting can see a five-and-a-half mile holiday lights attraction. It costs $20 for a car, minivan or pickup truck; $35 for limos, 15-passenger vans or recreational vehicles, $55 for a 24-passenger van; and $80 for a larger vans or busses. Additionally, guests visiting on Monday-Wednesday evenings will receive a Collector’s 17th Annual edition Nature in Lights ornament, limited to one per vehicle while supplies last.

People can also visit Santa’s Village at Live Oak Pavilion, Santa’s Depot near the marina and pony rides at BLORA Ranch, all also open Thanksgiving, Friday-Sunday Nov. 29 through Dec. 8 and daily Dec. 13-24.

For more information visit https://cavazos.armymwr.com/view-event/nature-lights/6600704/93405 or call 254-287-2523.

Facility Closure:

The Recreation Equipment Checkout and Sportsman’s Center Snack Bar and Pro Shop will permanently close Nov. 15 due to budgetary constraints. The Sportsman’s Center trap and skeet range will remain open. There may be minor disruptions during its transition to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s recreation programs.

Robertson Blood Center Temporary Relocation: 

Robertson Blood Center will have a temporary 3-week now until December 6th. They will be moving directly across the street into a temporary facility while the current building is fully renovated.

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"Gun Metal Grey" - Delicious Allstars

"Learning By Doing" - Niklas Olovso

This podcast is a production of U.S. Army Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

On this week's special Veterans Day episode, the team sits down with the commander of the only Veterans of Foreign Wars post on a military installation to discuss resources, tools and programs available for service members and veterans who call the Great Place home. Veterans Service Organizations do quite a bit for veterans, learn more about the VFW at www.vfw.org.Thank you to all those who have served our country.

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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 Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

On this week's episode the team sits down with a representative from the United Service Organization Fort Cavazos to discuss the resources, tools and programs available for service members and veterans who call the Great Place home. USO Fort Cavazos is the largest USO in the world. From holiday parties to daily meals for service members, visit https://fortcavazos.uso.org/ to find out more about this center makes The Great Place even greater!

Show Notes:

The Fort Cavazos Religious Support Office, in partnership with the Central Texas Food Bank, will conduct Fresh Food for Families 9-11 a.m. Nov. 7 at the Phantom Warrior Stadium Parking Lot. Military families can receive fresh produce, meat and more. Families must enter from Tank Destroyer Blvd. and Comanche Ave. at the traffic light. Fresh Food for Families occurs the first Thursday of every month. For more information, call 254-288-6545.

The Recreation Equipment Checkout and Sportsman’s Center Snack Bar and Pro Shop will permanently close Nov. 15 due to budgetary constraints. The Sportsman’s Center trap and skeet range will remain open. However, there may be minor disruptions during its transition to the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s recreation programs.

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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 Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

On this week's episode the team sits down with a representative from the Transition Assistance Program to discuss the resources, tools and programs available for service members who are preparing to transition from military to civilian life. This includes the Hiring Red, White & You Career Fair, scheduled for 10 a.m. on 6 Nov. at the Lonestar Conference Center. To find out more about the Fort Cavazos Transition Assistance Program and its resources, visit https://home.army.mil/cavazos/units-tenants/Garrison/directorate-human-resources/Transition-Assistance-Program.

Show Notes:

DFMWR hosts bingo for youths

The Community Events and Bingo Center will host a “Ghostbusters”-themed bingo for children ages 2-17 11 a.m. Oct. 26. The cost is $7.50, with lunch included. Doors will open at 10 a.m., and goodie bags will be given to all children. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will also have a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot for attendees. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, call the center at 254-532-9253.

Enjoy Halloween on post with various events

Post-wide trick-or-treating is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Children under 12-years-old are asked to cross streets with an adult. Drivers are asked to slow down and remain alert, especially while driving in residential neighborhoods.  The United Service Organizations Fort Cavazos is also hosting a trunk or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 in their parking lot. This event is open to the Fort Cavazos community and does not require registration.

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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 Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.

On this week's episode of the Great Big Podcast, the team sits down with a representative from the Army Community Service Family Advocacy Program. Tune in to learn how the program helps military families enables overall readiness through a healthy household environment. Their benefits, workshops and other services are free, so be sure to visit  https://cavazos.armymwr.com/programs/acs/family-advocacy. 

Show Notes:

DFMWR hosts bingo for youths

The Community Events and Bingo Center will host a “Ghostbusters”-themed bingo for children ages 2-17 11 a.m. Oct. 26. The cost is $7.50, with lunch included. Doors will open at 10 a.m., and goodie bags will be given to all children. Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers will also have a trunk-or-treat in the parking lot for attendees. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, call the center at 254-532-9253.

Enjoy Halloween on post with various events

Post-wide trick-or-treating is from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Children under 12-years-old are asked to cross streets with an adult. Drivers are asked to slow down and remain alert, especially while driving in residential neighborhoods. Additionally, the Fort Cavazos Exchange is hosting a trunk or treat from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 26 at Comanche Express, located at 52021 Tank Destroyer Blvd. There will be candy, games, music, face painting and prizes. The United Service Organizations Fort Cavazos is also hosting a trunk or treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 in their parking lot. This event is open to the Fort Cavazos community and does not require registration.

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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 Garrison Fort Cavazos and Fort Cavazos Public Affairs.