There are more than 220 square miles of training area, making it the only post in the United States capable of supporting two full armored divisions, the First Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division. Fort Hood borders Copperas Cove to the north and east and is an open post. Fort Hood was named after Confederate General John Bell Hood, who gained recognition during the Civil War as the commander of the Texas Brigade.
Fort Hood is the area's largest employer.
Approximately 45,000 soldiers are assigned to Fort Hood. The large concentration of military family members strongly influences the area's business climate as well as the approximately 1,000 soldiers who separate from the service each month. Fort Hood has long demonstrated its importance to our nations defense. The projects funded in this measure will mean jobs and economic development in Central Texas.