Over 200 soldiers re-enlist during Fort Hood July 4th Freedom Fest

More than 200 Fort Hood soldiers re-enlist on Independence Day
by ASHLEY GOUDEAU KVUE News
Photojournalist DATHAN HULL
kvue.com
Posted on July 5, 2012

FORT HOOD, Texas -- What better way to celebrate America's birthday than to celebrate it with America's heroes?

"It's good to see people come out and support the military," said Fort Hood Solider 1st Lieutenant Kenneth Tarpley.

"You know, being a service member, in uniform, you know it kind of gives us the opportunity to reflect back on all those that served before us to be able to enjoy these freedoms that we're actually enjoying today," added Fort Hood Command Sergeant Major Antonio Dunston.

More than 50,000 people from across Central Texas traveled to "The Great Place," or Fort Hood, for Freedom Fest 2012.

There was a cannon salute to each U.S. state and territory, and food, music and games.

A day for soldiers to spend time with the people they're protecting.

"Because we've been on the ground so long from all the years of fighting the global war on terrorism, it's just good to see them get out and enjoy their families on a day like today," said CSM Dunston.
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