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      • With the U.S. involvement in subsequent wars, including the Korean War in the 50s, the Vietnam War in the 60s and the Cold War, Camp Hood was established as a permanent military post under the name Fort Hood, the name it has carried to this day.
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      A look at history behind Fort Hood's name | kcentv.com

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