VC, WC, and M series Vehicles on Fort Hood again after 11 years.

We held the Annual Texas Power Wagon Reunions on Fort Hood, Texas, in 1998 and again in 1999.  Since that time, Fort Hood has not allowed recreational access into the Training Areas by standard motor vehicles.

An event for former military vehicles has been planned for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following Veterans Day. Convoys and "Free Drive" access to several training areas are part of the plans. 

The following information is quoted from the information packet: 

“Participation will be limited to only historic military (wheeled and tracked) vehicles restored to military configuration." 

“If you have a vehicle 90% restored and it is roadworthy and safe to drive, as long as there is a uniform OD coat of paint, I say that we’re good to go (no primer, please).” 

"You must have proof of insurance with your vehicle to drive on post.  You’ll have to check with your policies to make sure you are covered.”

Fort Hood POC is LTC Daniel Martin, 254-291-9407 danielmartin322@yahoo.com 

Contact him for details.

LTC Martin needs to know if you are coming NLT 1 Nov.

COMMENTS From the Kempner Power Wagon Museum:

I retired from the US Army at Fort Hood.  Among my Additional Duties during my Army Service was Officer in Charge of the Fort Hood Dirt Riders Club.  I was similarly involved in a motorsports program at a prior assignment at Fort Dix, NJ. 

I had a second career in Civil Service at Fort Hood.  For a short while before that retirement, I worked under Range Control who generally was responsible for scheduling all activities in the post's training areas. 

This experience makes me understand that being allowed to bring former military vehicles onto Fort Hood and driving them in the training areas is a special opportunity.  Fort Hood covers 340 square miles.  The planned areas are ones where I drove M-151's, M880's and a M109  

This opportunity is FRAGILE and any improper conduct could bring it to an end.  Consider this opportunity to be a TEST.  Do not try to beat the system.  Read the above excerpts from the information packet.  If you are not in full compliance with those requirements, please hold off until we have shown Fort Hood that having us on the post is a good thing. On the other hand, we really want you to be here.  Either way, be sure to pass the word about this event. 

My WC52 was delivered to the Army in September 1942, the same month that Camp Hood opened.  I cannot document that my truck was ever at Fort Hood, but I'll be proud to display it to today's soldiers as part of their military heritage.