I am due to pcs to Fort Hood this fall. I am going to 2-291 AV. Is it a decent unit? Will they be deploying soon?

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:32:39 -0400

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Aug 11 at 2015 3:46 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:46:47 -0400

I would check their Facebook page in addition to RallyPoint

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 11 at 2015 3:57 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:57:21 -0400

Ugh. Fort Hood Is just a yucky place to be all together. Austin is fantastic tho. Good Luck SFC Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SSG Javier Antonsanti made Aug 11 at 2015 4:04 PM

SSG Javier Antonsanti — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:04:51 -0400

Fort Hood is not as bad as people make it out to be. It is within driving distance to DFW, and Austin, and there is plenty to do here. There is not a single army base that's without a bad area so ignore all the noise and enjoy it.

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Aug 11 at 2015 4:49 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:49:19 -0400

Hello SSG Mims,
Here are some people from that unit you can reach out to on RallyPoint. I hope this helps!
https://www.rallypoint.com/units/2-291-av-2nd-battalion-291st-aviation-regiment-fort-hood-tx/current

2nd Battalion, 291st Aviation Regiment (2-291 AV), 166th Aviation Brigade members stationed in...

Find 2nd Battalion, 291st Aviation Regiment (2-291 AV) members on RallyPoint.

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 12 at 2015 12:21 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:21:46 -0400

166th Aviation Brigade is being deactivated. Do you have pinpoint orders? All this restructuring is blowing my mind. If my intel isn't up to date I apologize. Fort Hood is massive.

http://www.first.army.mil/divwest/

The Official Homepage of First Army Division West

The official military website of First U.S. Army Division West

Response by SGT Patrick James made Aug 12 at 2015 2:50 AM

SGT Patrick James — Wed, 12 Aug 2015 02:50:01 -0400

I was at Ft Hood back in 84 - 85 and it was an open post then.. But.. Like any Army post I was at.. It has the best of both worlds.. It's what YOU make it... It has lots ot offer if you get out and do things.. TX has a rich history and lots of fun places to go see.. Enjoy it with your family when ever possible... Have a GREAT TOUR!!! :)

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2015 6:28 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:28:03 -0400

291 AVN was part of 166 AVN Rgt (RC), 227 AVN is the AC under CAV. Will send you a POC for the DEM BDE that can help you if that unit is still active.