Hutto High School junior Sydney Stewart ventured to Fort Hood, July 20, to speak with recent United States Military Academy West Point graduates about their experiences in school.
While on post, Stewart was able to observe Col. Chad R. Foster, commander of U.S. Army Garrison â Fort Hood, give a brief, visit the Warrior Skills Training Center and Close Combat Tactical Trainer, eat lunch at Theodore Roosevelt Dining Facility and try her hand at piloting a flight simulator. Stewart was accompanied by retired Maj. Gen. R. Michael McDougal and her grandfather on her tour.
âThe Central Texas community has given so much to the Soldiers and families of this installation over the years. In this case, we had an opportunity to return the favor to the community in a small way by serving as a resource for this talented young woman from Hutto High School. Our goal was to help her learn more about the United States Military Academy at West Point and to provide insights about the larger