Last year, virtually all Fort Hood units saw combat in Iraq or Afghanistan - most on their second 12 to 15 month assignments - - but some on their third or fourth.

Today, well over 20,000 of our installation's 54,000 Soldiers are in the fight - this time, for 15 months of combat duty.

The Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division is deployed, along with two of its brigades. Its 1st Brigade Combat Team is deploying now, and its Combat Aviation Brigade will soon follow. And unlike prior wars where Army divisions were employed as whole units, in this war, the division’s BCTs, or Brigade Combat Teams, will operate as separate formations at various sites throughout Iraq.

The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment is also deployed - and heavily engaged in ground combat operations. Elements of the 13th Sustainment Command are also in the fight, supporting military operations throughout Iraq. And the 3rd BCT, 1st Infantry Division, activated just last year, is in its final preparations for its overseas deployment.

Meanwhile, the III US Corps Headquarters and the 1st Cavalry Division has just returned to Fort Hood, after completing their latest fifteen month tours of duty.

And at home, Soldier Families keep the home fires burning, and await the return of their loved ones.

With all that is happening, we can help. We can ease their burden and support their efforts by actively participating in the Adopt A Unit program. We can be an important support to Soldiers - and their families - if we just choose to do so.

And many of you are !! But if you are not, you would be most welcome to join in !!

And - as you scroll through this list of Fort Hood units, you may find a unit with whom you would particularly like to partner - but it already has a partner listed; that's OK. You can help, too. Any unit would welcome more than one civic partner.

YOUR SUPPORT REMAINS MOST WELCOME AND ALWAYS APPRECIATED