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  Fort Hood
Fort Hood is the largest active duty armored post in the United States, and is the only post in the United States that is capable of supporting two full armored divisions.
North Camp Hood, seventeen miles north of South Camp Hood, was established after the first land acquisition and the founding of the cantonment area.
Fort Hood is a model installation for the Army in terms of its infrastructure, ranges, and power projection capabilities, and its very high overall quantitative military value score reflects those favorable installation characteristics.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/fort-hood.htm   (2572 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Camp Hood was officially opened on September 18, 1942, and has been continuously used for armored training ever since.
The mission at Camp Hood was almost immediately expanded to include a replacement and basic training center at North Fort Hood.
The primary mission of Fort Hood is to maintain a state of readiness for combat missions, and the dominant activity is the training of the Third Armored Corps.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/FF/qbf25.html   (1110 words)

  
 Stay and Play Hood :Government Camp
The Village of Government Camp is located at the 4000-foot level, on the southerly slopes of Oregon's best-known and largest mountain, the majestic Mount Hood.
Government Camp was primarily a summer resort prior to the opening of the winter road in 1926.
Government Camp is at the center of hiking, biking, fishing, mountain climbing, golfing, water fall viewing, nature photography, rafting, kayaking, and any number of other outdoor recreation pursuits on Mt. Hood each summer.
www.collinslakeresortvacations.com /govtcamp.html   (627 words)

  
 Killeen, Texas Encyclopedia Article @ HillCountryArtists.com (Hill Country Artists)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Killeen is directly adjacent to the main cantonment of Fort Hood, and as such its economy is heavily dependent on the base and the soldiers (and their families) deployed there.
Until the 1940s Killeen remained a relatively small and isolated farm trade center, but this changed drastically after 1942, when Camp Hood (re-commissioned as Fort Hood in 1950) was created as a military training base to meet the demands of the Second World War.
Killeen suffered a recession when Camp Hood was all but abandoned after the end of the Second World War, but when Fort Hood was established as a permanent army base in 1950, the city boomed again.
www.hillcountryartists.com /encyclopedia/Killeen,_Texas   (1416 words)

  
 Camps
Camp Bowie was established at Brownwood in September 1940 as an infantry and artillery training center for the Thirty-sixth Infantry Division, Texas National Guard and was named in honor of the Texas patriot James Bowie.
The camp was occupied by the end of December 1940 by the 111th Quartermaster Regiment of the Thirty-sixth Division, commanded by Maj. Gen.
Camp Phillips, a large-scale military training camp which grew to cover 46,000 acres and housed 75,000 to 80,000 soldiers at one time.
www.808th.com /stateside.htm   (2197 words)

  
 Good News! Feature Article
Hood Kiwanis Camp is in the business of creating just such incredible moments for people with moderate to severe disabilities.
Although the camp strives to provide its campers with a “typical” summer camp experience, the program is anything but run of the mill.
Camps like ours increase self-esteem and independence and they allow individuals with disabilities to acquire new skills and to see and experience things they would otherwise not have a chance to.
www.osfphila.org /sp/resources/good_news_art_camp.html   (1644 words)

  
 Camp Bowie
Camp Bowie was used as the TAA for corps, corps MSC and divisional tactical-command posts.
Camp Bowie, located at Brownwood in Central Texas, was a military training center during World War II.
The Camp was the first major defense project in the state and there was no scarcity of labor when the building work began.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/camp-bowie.htm   (780 words)

  
 List of POW camps in the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In the United States, at the end of WWII there were 175 Branch Camps serving 511 Area Camps containing over 425,000 prisoners of war.
The camps were located all over the US but were mostly in the South because of the expense of heating the barracks.
Kurt Richard Westphal escaped in August 1945, and was recaptured in Hamburg, Germany in 1954.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_POW_camps_in_the_United_States   (349 words)

  
 Lodging - Information on Mt. Hood
Mountain Pass Chalet is a large spacious home in Government Camp with 4 spacious bedrooms, 3 baths, and a hot tub you can easily house a large group.
Have a retreat in Mt Hood National Forest in a renovated historic lodge or modern lodge with a wall of windows.
Mt Hoods finest cabins, cottages, chalets, lodges and condos include kitchens, fireplaces or woodstoves, private hot tubs, riverfront plus lots of character and charm.
www.mthoodguide.com /lodging   (970 words)

  
 Ski Camps in Summer?
This camp was just what they needed to hone their skills and was the catalyst to many years of racing.
Camps are tailored to meet the needs of individuals or groups, so racing skills are not a prerequisite for attendance.
This is an ideal camp for both the beginner and more experienced competitor, to give them an edge for the next winter season.
www.highonadventure.com /Hoa97may/Summski/skicamps.htm   (732 words)

  
 Welcome to Robin Hood Camps - Summer Camps for Kids!
He is a past president of the Ontario Camping Association and has been a leader in the development of standards used by day camps all across the country.
As the chair of the Ontario Camping Association’s Health Care Committee, Pearl has become a great resource to camp professionals across the Province with her influence even extending internationally as Pearl is the Canadian Regional Facilitator for the Association of Camp Nurses.
She is recognized as a valuable contributor to camp conferences in the area of health care throughout North America.
www.camprh.com /about_robin_hood_camps/meet_the_directors/meet_the_directors.htm   (751 words)

  
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Fort Hood was named for the famous Confederate General John Bell Hood, an outstanding leader who gained recognition during the Civil War as the commander of Hood's Texas Brigade.
North Camp Hood, located 17 miles to the north, was established shortly after the first land acquisition and the founding of the cantonment area.
North Camp Hood became North Fort Hood and what is now West Fort Hood was formerly a U.S. Air Force Base.
www.hood-meddac.army.mil /default.asp?page=fpr_hood   (243 words)

  
 Pearl Bell, RN, COHN(C) COHN(S) - ACN Canadian Liaison
Now, over 40 years later, both are still immersed in Camp Robin Hood, their large family operated day camp near the greater metropolitan Toronto area.
Pearl is quite proud of Robin Hood's reputation as both a traditional day camp and a sports specialty day camp.
This connection was the impetus for her work in promoting the camp nursing certification program which was offered as a distance education program for RNs at Toronto's George Brown College.
www.campnurse.org /whoswho/pearlbell.html   (284 words)

  
 Mo Duk Pai kung fu - Training camp
Camp is being held this year at the beautiful Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp - about 60 minutes from Portland.
Hood Kiwanis Camp is located on Forest Service Road #39, four miles east of Rhododendron, Oregon on State Highway #26.
Hood Kiwanis Camp is the second camp on the right.
www.modukpai.com /mdp_camp.html   (295 words)

  
 SikhSpectrum.com Monthly. At Summer Camp, Sports, Pillow Fights, Cultural Preservation
amp Robin Hood is now a summer camp for Sikhs, descendants of a religious tradition born 500 years ago in the Punjab region of northern India.
There are Hindu summer camps in states including New Hampshire and New York, Muslim camps in California, Jain camps in Texas.
ut many of the boys at camp have never worn turbans and have visited their share of barbers, just as their fathers may have.
www.sikhspectrum.com /092002/pillow.htm   (1248 words)

  
 MtHood
The first camp, at Mount Hood Snowboard Camp, was, in a word, mind-blowing.
The second camp was a bigger one, the High Cascade Snowboard Camp.
When I arrived in Government Camp, where the camp was situated in, all I could think of was the next 6 days back on Hood.
www.snowboardsecrets.com /mthood.htm   (1305 words)

  
 Masters Camps : Summer Camps ... Rowmark Ski Academy
Last year we decided not to hold the Mount Hood Camp as we were concerned that we could not provide a quality summer camp due to a severe snow shortage.
Camp enrollment is made through Arian Finch, Rowmark Ski Academy, 843 Lincoln Street, SLC, UT 84102.
The Master Ski Camp is a fund-raiser for financially needy students.
www.rowmark.org /summer.camps/masters.camps.php   (1039 words)

  
 LocalHikes - Mirror Lake, near Government Camp on Mt. Hood
Summary: Mirror Lake is a staple of casual hiking in the Portland/Mt. Hood area.
You can camp at designated sites around the lake, though on a busy day you'll have plenty of visitors by your spot.
We tried to camp on the far side of the lake but it was snowed in.
www.localhikes.com /Hikes/MirrorLake_6442.asp   (668 words)

  
 Snowboard Camps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Campers between the ages of 5 and 8 can attend camp but are required to stay with their parents.
Hood weather is highly variable with mid-winter conditions likely at any time, so be prepared.
Camp costs for kids vary from $775 to $975 per week.
www.mthood.com /snowboard_camps.htm   (2070 words)

  
 Inaugural Hood SBX Camp a Success   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Hood, OR (Monday, June 30, 2003) - Eleven potential Olympians participated in the first ever U.S. Snowboarding snowboardcross (SBX) camp at Oregon’s Mount Hood June 24-30.
Taking advantage of Mount Hood’s ability to hold snow year-round, riders where able to train on an SBX course, work on their speed with various giant slalom time trials and practice starts.
The intent was to field a group of three athletes who will attend the next on snow training camp at Valle Nevado, Chile in early September.
www.firsttracksonline.com /news/stories/10570319995596.shtm   (362 words)

  
 Robin Hood - Meet the Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
He is past President of the Long Island Association of Private Schools and Day Camps, Past Vice president of the American Camping Association (New York Section), Board of Trustee New York Camp Director's Association, Member of the Joint Legislative Committee for NYSCDA, ACA and LIAPSDC.
Like her brother, she grew up at Robin Hood and is familiar with all phases of the operation.
In addition, to upholding the role of Chief Financial Officer, Laurie is involved with the day-to-day operation of Robin Hood.
www.robinhoodcountryday.com /family.html   (507 words)

  
 Camp Robin Hood
A day camp for boys and girls 4 to 15 years old.
A natural camp setting where fun and skill development are by-products of successful interactions between campers and counselors.
Transportation is integrated with that of Camp Robin Hood.
www.campchannel.com /camps/1568.html   (311 words)

  
 Mt Hood Region Vacation Rentals
Mt Hood Region Condos, cabins, villas, cottages and vacation homes in Brightwood, Government Camp, Hood River, Mt Hood, Rhododendron, Welches, & Zig Zag Oregon are an affordable vacation lodging option.
Many Brightwood, Government Camp, Hood River, Mt Hood, Rhododendron, Welches, & Zig Zag Oregon Vacation Rentals owners are pet friendly.
If you know what type of home you are interested in renting the advanced rental search allows you to search by travel dates, number of bedrooms and over 20 other criteria.
www.a1vacations.com /Mt-Hood-Region/s/5809/fa/find.squery   (229 words)

  
 New Orleans Photos
Hood relative and poet OC Hood recites poetry at Gen Hood's tomb
Hood on Camp Street in New Orleans' Garden District.
Gen Hood's great-great grandchildren John Pointer and Desiree Hood Pointer-Mace serenade the men of Stanford's and Boone's Batteries and the Washington Artillery near the Army of Northern Virginia monument
www.johnbellhood.org /new_orleans/monument.htm   (379 words)

  
 Boy Scouts of America - Camp Hood
Summer camp can be the highlight of a boy's year in scouting.
Our camp is nationally accredited which ensures a safe, quality program.
Warren A Hood Scout Reservation is located 12 miles west of Hazlehurst, Miss, just off Old Port Gibson Road.
www.geocities.com /camphood2001   (123 words)

  
 Nature of the Northwest
Dirctions: From Portland: take Highway 26 to Highway 35 towards Hood River, turn right on FS road 48, turn left just east of Rock Creek Campground on FS road 4810, then right on FS road 4811, next right on FS road 2710.
Camp is on the left, sign is on the right.
From Hood River: take Hwy 35 south toward Government Camp, turn left on FS Road 44, turn left on FS Road 17, then right on FS Road 1720.
www.naturenw.org /hc-hood.htm   (568 words)

  
 Camp Robin Hood ~ Summer Camp Staff ~ New Hampshire
A majority of our staff are former Robin Hood campers who understand and embrace the Robin Hood culture of a warm and nurturing environment.
The intricacies of group behavior and positive reinforcement techniques are discussed and practiced, emphasizing one of the cardinal principles of the Robin Hood philosophy: A child's behavior is molded by building on their strengths and rewarding the smallest successes.
Staff meetings are held regularly, and Jamie and David Cole meet with campers from a different bunk each day for an open discussion without counselors.
www.camprobinhood.com /counselors.shtml   (259 words)

  
 Hot Nurse Jobs/Humana
Robin Hood Camp is looking for a positive and energetic person to serve as RN for our 2005 Summer Season.
This is a summer camp for boys and girls ages 8-16.
We are a Fun camp with U.S. and International campers as well as staff and counselors.
www.hotnursejobs.com /RobinHoodCamp.html   (117 words)

  
 Mt Hood vacation rentals, Mt Hood rentals Columbia River Oregon, Cyber Rentals
Mt Hood vacation rentals are ideal accommodations for an active getaway around Mount Hood or the Columbia River Gorge.
The tallest of the Cascade Mountains, Mt. Hood stands as the perfect scenic backdrop to Portland, Oregon.
Hood has 5 ski areas, the most famous of which is the Timberline Lodge, a National Historic Landmark that dates to 1937.
www.cyberrentals.com /USA/Oregon/Mt-Hood-Region/r5809.htm   (235 words)

  
 Telemark Camp at Mt. Hood, Oregon on ski.mountainzone.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
The next USTSA telemark camp is August 18-21, 2000 at Timberline Lodge and Ski Resort.
The camp costs $375, which includes lift passes, on snow and dry land training, personal video, camp T-shirt and closing dinner.
There are several options for lodging, camping, dining and stocking your cooler at nearby Government Camp.
ski.mountainzone.com /2000/freshtracks/hood/html/camp.html   (271 words)

  
 insigne
In early December 1941, putting an aggressive spin on the "anti-tank" function, the battalions were renamed Tank Destroyer, and a Tank Destroyer Tactical and Firing Center was activated at Ft. Meade, Maryland.
The Center was moved shortly thereafter to Camp Hood, Texas, where it was enlarged in March 1942 to form the Tank Destroyer Command, whose mission was to coordinate the creation and training of the new units.
Additionally, personnel assigned as instructors to the Tank Destroyer School at Camp Hood wore a fl felt triangle, point up, emblazoned with skull and crossed bones and the word "Instructor", all in orange.
www.insigne.org /TD-Forces-I.htm   (3298 words)

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