U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood welcomes new senior enlisted advisor

FORT HOOD, Texas — U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood held a change of responsibility Oct. 16 at III Armored Corps Headquarters, passing responsibility from C… FORT HOOD, Texas — U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood held a change of responsibility Oct. 16 at III Armored Corps Headquarters, passing responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Loyd Rhoades to Command Sgt. Maj. Kristopher Tate. Col. Mark McClellan, U.S. Army Garrison-Fort Hood commander, explained the garrison command sergeant major serves over 110,000 individuals on post, from Soldiers to civilian employees to families, along with supporting retirees in the area. “The garrison has a tremendous mission, one defined entirely by serving people, our Soldiers, families, DA civilians and retirees,” he said.

“For the past two years, we have been truly blessed to have Sergeant Major Loyd Rhoades, as our command sergeant major. Sergeant Major Rhoades is the exact type of leader that makes you excited to come to work and serve every single day. Sergeant Major Rhoades has left an indelible mark on this installation.” Rhoades has had a hand in numerous programs and events, including Fight Night, Phantom Fury and mentoring for the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program. “A little more than two years ago, I stood here, and I spoke about feeling lost somewhere on Legends Way,” Rhoades said to the audience. “And as I