Base Name: Fort Hood, TX
Base City: Killeen, TX
Base Operator Phone Number: 254-287
Family Readiness Center/Fleet & Family Services/ACS:
- Phone Number: (254) 287-3663 or (254) 553-1593
- Website: http://hoodmwr.com/acs/
Cost of Living:
- BAH/OHA: starting at $ 936 for E-1 without dependents and $ 1167 for E-1 with dependents
Housing:
- Housing Office:
o Amount of on base houses available: n/a
o Phone Number: (254) 287-4212
o Address: Copeland Service Center, Building 18010 T.J. Mills Blvd., Suite B209
Fort Hood, TX, 76544
o Website: http://www.forthoodfh.com/
o Off-base/privatized housing
- AHRN: https://www.ahrn.com/forthood.php
Lodging: IHG Army Hotels Poxon House at Fort Hood
o Address: Building 111, Check-In At 36006 Wratten Dr, Ft. Hood, United States
o Phone Number: 1-254-532-8233
o Website: http://www.ihg.com/armyhotels/hotels/us/en/reservation
Schools/Daycare:
- Child Development Center
o Fort Hood CDC
§ Address: Bldg. 113 T.J. Mills Blvd. or Bldg. 41015 Clear Creek
§ Phone Number: 254-287-6037 or 553-9443
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/cys_childcare.htm
- Military Certified Providers off-base? yes, more info: 254-287-5448
School: Killeen Independent School District 254-336-0000, http://www.forthoodfh.com/ArticleDocuments/1572/201112FtHoodSchoolMatrix.pdf.aspx
- Elementary: Meadows Elementary
§ Address: 423 27th St, Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-1870
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1473
o West Ward Elementary
§ Address: 709 W. Dean Ave, Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-1830
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1477
o Clarke Elementary
§ Address: 51612 Comanche Ave, Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-1510
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1480
o Duncan Elementary
§ Address: 52425 Muskogee Rd, Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-1620
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1481
o Montague Elementary
§ Address: 84001 Clement Dr., Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-2230
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1491
o Clear Creek Elementary
§ Address: 4800 Washington St., Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-1550
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1486
- Middle: Smith Middle School
§ Address: 51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd., Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-1050
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1462
o Audie Murphy Middle School
§ Address: 53393 Sun Dance Dr., Fort Hood, TX 76544
§ Phone: 254-336-6530
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=1468
- High School: Killeen High School
§ Address: 500 N. 38th St., Killeen, TX 76543
§ Phone: 254-336-7208
§ Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=3335
o Shoemaker High School
§ Address: 3302 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX 76549
§ Phone: 254-336-0900
Website: https://www.killeenisd.org/schoolsV2/index.cfm?navBarID=3336
Medical Services:
- Tricare region (West, Central, North, South): South
- Address: 36000 Darnall Loop Fort Hood, Texas 76544-4752
- Phone Number: (254) 288-8000
o Apt Line: (254) 288-8888 or 800-305-6421
o Info: (254) 288-8000
- Tricare: 1-800-600-9332
- Website: http://www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil/Default.aspx
- Hospital on base (or clinics only): both
Things to do:
- Water Park/Parks:
o West Fort Hood Open to All
§ Address: Bldg. 91070, Headquarters Avenue
§ Phone: (254) 288-9838
o Patton Pool Open to All
§ Address: Bldg. 5774, 24th Street & Tank Destroyer
§ Phone: (254) 285-5837
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/swim_pools.htm
- Gym/Fitness Center:
o Abrams Physical Fitness Center
§ Address: 62nd St. & Support Ave
§ Phone: 254-287-2016
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/abrams_fitness.htm
- Base Vet Clinic:
§ Address: Building 4909 on Engineer Drive, Just west of 80th Street,
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
§ Phone: (254) 287-6719
§ Website: http://www.crdamc.amedd.army.mil/vetcom/
- Outdoor Rec:
§ Address: Clear Creek Road, Bldg 4930
§ Phone: (254) 287-4126 or 287-1853
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/rec_equipmentcheckout.htm
- RV/Camping Facilities and/or storage rental: Available Contact ODR
- On/off base bowling alley: Phantom Warrior Lanes Bowling
§ Address: Clear Creek Rd at Santa Fe Ave, bldg 49010
§ Phone: (254) 287-3424
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/phantom_warrior_lanes.htm
- Library: Casey Memorial Library
§ Address: 72nd St. & 761st Tank Battalion Ave, bldg 3202
§ Phone: (254) 287-4921
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/casey_library.htm
- Golf Course: The Courses of Clear Creek
§ Address: Battalion Ave at Clear Creek Rd. Bldg. 52381
§ Phone: 254-287-4130
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/coursesof_cc.htm
- Movie Theater: Fort Hood Movie Theater
§ Phone: (254) 287-3851 | DSN: 737-3851
§ Website: http://www.shopmyexchange.com/ReelTimeTheatres/Movies-FtHood.htm
- Hobby Shop: Apache Arts and Crafts
§ Address: 761st Tank Battalion and 62nd Street, Bldg 2337
§ Phone: (254) 287-0343 / 532-2586
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/arts_crafts.htm
- Auto shop: Sprocket Auto Crafts
§ Address: 20th Street and Old Ironsides Avenue, bldg 9138
§ Phone: (254) 287-2725
§ Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/sprocket.htm
- Local Attractions:
o Texas Thunder Raceway, 3406 W. Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76543, 254.628.2888, www.TexasThunder.com
o Mayburn Planetarium & IMAX Space Theater, CTC College Campus Killeen, Tx. 76540-1800, 254.526.1800, www.starsatnight.org
o Summer Fun Water Park, 1410 Waco Rd., Belton, TX, (254) 939-0366 http://summerfunwaterpark.com/
For more information visit: http://www.jacobguide.com/tx/killeen/maybornplanetarium.html
- ITT office information:
§ Address: Bldg. 136, 761st Tank Battalion next to MCS
§ Phone Number: 254-287-7310
Website: http://www.hoodmwr.com/lts.htm
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Like the State of Texas Fort Hood is big and boasts of being the largest active duty armored post in the United States Armed Services. Fort Hood is nicknamed The Great Placebecause of the quality of life the post and area offer Soldiers and their families. These qualities are important especially with home-basing initiatives frequent deployments and family stability and support.
Soldiers assigned to Fort Hood can expect to have one of the highest quality of life standards in the Army. New housing quality medical care thriving communities recreation and schools combine to ensure that Fort Hood is The Great Place.
Fort Hood covers a total of 340-square miles and supports multiple units a corps headquarters and a robust mobilization mission. Fort Hood also meets the training and support requirements for many smaller units and organizations thus maintaining a vital defense force for the United States of America.
Fort Hood rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin 50 miles south of Waco 160 miles south of Dallas and 150 miles north of San Antonio.
For everyone who enjoys the outdoors The Great Place is the ideal location because of warm winters and hot summers. The nearby lakes Belton and Stillhouse offer year round outdoor recreation activities.
Fort Hood also captures the attention of the entertainment industry and is the frequent host of celebrities entertainers and theatrical shows from national dance teams. There are also many opportunities to enjoy the Central Texas atmosphere at Fort Hood as local talent is frequently performing at Fort Hood clubs.
With all the current deployments be sure to make the most of available down time at Fort Hood. The Fort Hood experience is only limited by the individual. So make the most of the time here!
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Relocation Readiness Branch Rivers Bldg. 121 761st Tank Battalion Ave. Phone: 254-287-4471 |
Fort Hood's FMWR Relocation Readiness Branch offers a variety of relocation assistance services and resources to eliminate the stress associated with relocating. Programs include:
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U.S. Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) |
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Emilie M. asks: I was wondering what people's average utility cost was on and off post at Fort Hood. I know you get a ration for your utilities on post and that if you go over you have to pay for it out of pocket. One woman who lives there told me that she pays $400 above and beyond her BAH for her utilities and she lives on post! So quite honestly this has me scared because I've spent the past 3 years living in Korea where my utilities haven't been that bad off ba
Jessyca M. asks: Does anyone know of any pet friendly hotels close to ba
Tierni M. asks: Could anyone tell me where to get taxes done on post?
Marilyn S. says: By the commissary :) or Turbo Tax online.
Megan W. says: There is a tax office next to the Clear Creek commissary -- but be careful. Those are just everyday volunteers at the office. If something goes wrong you are still liable for the mistakes. You can file for free on-line on several different sites. H&R Block is offering their program for free through Military One Source. It is also free to use taxsla