From the Battlefield to the Barracks: Why Fort Hood Became Fort Cavazos

Jul 27 , 2025

From the Battlefield to the Barracks: Why Fort Hood Became Fort Cavazos

From Fort Hood to Fort Cavazos: Honoring a Warrior Who Led from the Front

When the U.S. Army renamed Fort Hood, some questioned the change—until they learned who General Richard Cavazos was. A decorated combat leader with two Distinguished Service Crosses, Cavazos wasn’t a man of words—he was a man of action. This article dives into the battlefield heroics that earned him legendary status, explores the controversy around the renaming, and explains why Texans proudly salute the real General Cavazos.

Read why Texas didn’t just accept the name change—they embraced it.

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