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Honoring Legacy: Mitzi Huffman reflects on her father Col. Robert B. Hood

Fort Hood Public Affairs Office

July 28, 2025 | 18:56

Mitzi Huffman, daughter of World War I hero Col. Robert B. Hood, reflects on her father’s legacy, her upbringing in a military family, and the emotional return to Fort Hood as the installation reclaims its historic name in his honor. In this heartfelt interview, Huffman shares personal memories of discipline, service, and sacrifice, revealing how the Army’s values shaped her family across generations. The renaming ceremony marks not only a tribute to her father’s distinguished service but also a deeply personal journey of remembrance and healing.