During her recent visit to Fort Cavazos, the Honorable Christine E. Wormuth, the Army’s secretary, observed training activities on the base, engaged in discussions regarding the advancements in quality of life, and familiarized herself with new programs and services. This marked Wormuth’s second visit to the installation, following her initial trip in June 2021.
Expressing her thoughts during a press conference on Jan. 31, Wormuth emphasized the significance of assessing the progress at Fort Cavazos and the III Armored Corps in terms of enhancing combat power and readiness. She acknowledged the transition from a focus on counterinsurgency and counterterrorism to preparations for large scale combat operations. Additionally, Wormuth underscored the importance of addressing quality of life issues for both Soldiers and their families, commending the ongoing efforts post the Fort Hood Independent Review Commission not only at Fort Cavazos but across Army installations worldwide.
The visit commenced with meetings between Wormuth and Lt. Gen. Sean C. Bernabe, the commanding general of III Armored Corps and Fort Cavazos, along with the garrison staff. Discussions primarily revolved around quality of life matters, including updates on the Newcomers Orientation, and the beta testing of the new MyArmy Post app and the Cavazos Connector.
Emphasizing the significance of these initiatives, the Fort Cavazos leadership highlighted their positive impact on Soldiers and their families. Wormuth dedicated the entirety of the following day to focusing on various aspects of quality of life.
Her itinerary included a visit to the People First Center, where she interacted with leaders, Soldiers, and civilians involved in the center’s programs. Witnessing a suicide prevention performance, Wormuth praised the center’s comprehensive support services, which encompass unit transformation, empathetic leader training, and equal opportunity and sexual harassment/assault prevention training. She acknowledged the substantial impact of the center, which has provided training to over 10,000 Soldiers.
Further engagements took Wormuth to the Culinary Outpost Food Kiosk and the Black Jack Dining Facility, offering insights into the dining experiences of Soldiers. During a lunch session, she actively participated in a sensing session to grasp the perspectives and concerns of the Soldiers.
Fort Cavazos’ leadership has placed significant emphasis on the first 90 days of a Soldier’s tenure at the base. Changes have been implemented in the in-processing procedures over the past year, including mandatory attendance at the Fort Cavazos Newcomers Orientation, revamped to ensure comprehensive information dissemination for Soldiers and their families.
Wormuth’s visit also extended to Pegasus Troop, 1st Cavalry Division, established in November 2021 to facilitate the integration of new Soldiers and their families. The troop serves as a reception company to streamline the transition during a permanent change of station, offering an eight-day integration program.
Impressed by the structured reception approach and success stories like the Pegasus Integration Program, Wormuth stressed the importance of identifying and replicating such best practices across the Army. The day concluded with visits to the Family Advocacy Program and the Fort Cavazos Criminal Investigation Division, where Wormuth acknowledged the comprehensive efforts in place to support Soldiers and families.
To enhance services and support for the Fort Cavazos community, the Army Software Factory, in collaboration with the Army Futures Command in Austin, Texas, encourages Soldiers and families to download the MyArmy Post app. Additionally, the Cavazos Connector is now operational, offering transportation services for Department of Defense ID card holders at Barracks Zone 1. Visit for more information on routes and schedules.