Julie fell in love with her western Kansas high school sweetheart and next door neighbor, Kevin Hundertmark. He was a year ahead of her in school and opted for community college after graduation. After a few semesters, though, Kevin decided to try something different. Courtesy of Lt. Col. Hundertmark \ Julie Hundertmark, with her husband, … Read more
The Fort Knox slogan declares to all that “strength starts here.” After this month, Fort Knox can claim the Army’s energy conservation starts here as well. After 20 years of implementing green conservation technologies across the post, Fort Knox prepares to officially declare energy independence this spring by “pulling the plug” during a public demonstration … Read more
Revisions to Army Regulation 15-6 now give field grade officers the opportunity to respond to adverse information before it is centrally filed. Congress has mandated that adverse information found against a field grade officer being considered for promotion must be presented to the officer selection board. In order to ensure commanders execute this Congressional mandate, … Read more
While active Army and Army Reserve units face downsizing challenges due to ongoing budget limitations, more and more highly skilled and experienced Soldiers are discovering the opportunity to extend their career, and service, through the Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program. The IMA program is comprised of 73 active component Army agencies located worldwide. With enlisted positions … Read more
Ireland Army Health Clinic will host a groundbreaking for its new facility at the corner of Wilson Road and Spearhead Division Avenue on Fort Knox at 10 a.m., Nov. 9. The event marks the start of construction for a new 101,373-square-foot state-of-the-art medical facility that will replace the existing building, which was built in 1957 … Read more
Fort Knox’s 113th Army Band, the “Dragoons,” is the Army’s second oldest active duty band, and has been a fixture on the installation since 1956. But, the band’s tenure on the post will end when it inactivates Oct. 1. For Chief Warrant Officer 4 David Downer, the band’s commander, inactivation will be a bitter pill … Read more
In a ceremony held Tuesday on Brooks Field, the 2nd Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment cased its colors, then immediately uncased the colors of—and re-designated itself as—the 1st Battalion, 81st Armor Regiment. Following the uncasing of the 1-81 colors, Lt. Col. Larry Reeves relinquished his command of the armor regiment to Lt. Col. Darrell Green. Col. … Read more
U.S. Army Human Resources Command public Affair s Office The morning was filled with celebration as Brig. Gen. Richard Mustion was promoted to major general before taking command of Fort Knox’s U.S. Army Human Resources Command from Maj. Gen. Gina Farrisee. In her last act as HRC’s first female commanding general, Farrisee passed the flag … Read more
When “Stripes” debuted 35 years ago, some critics didn’t think too kindly of the movie. What was postulated to be a so-so movie has become a cult classic. As the installation celebrates the 35th anniversary of “Stripes,” those who were around Fort Knox or had a brief cameo in the movie didn’t think a comedy … Read more
U.S. Army Human Resources Command PAO The 66th Adjutant General of the U.S. Army was installed in an investiture ceremony at Waybur Theater at Fort Knox. Inclement weather forced a change in location from the grounds of the U.S. Army Human Resources Command to the recently renovated historic theater. Maj. Gen. Richard Mustion, HRC’s commanding … Read more