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Fort Hood BOSS Program Hosts Single-Soldier Events

he Fort Hood, Texas, Opportunities for Single Soldiers
T(BOSS) program is based on three pillars: quality of life,
community service and recreation. The BOSS program hopes
to improve the quality of life for single soldiers by improv-
ing living conditions and providing outlets for recreation and
leisure, while also giving back to the community. They often
coordinate community service projects for the soldiers to
participate in, while also helping out a local
organization. Spc. Ryan Etherington and Spc. Brett Koersel-
man face-off in sumo wrestling costumes at
As part of its mission, the BOSS program the Single Soldiers Fest. Photo: Kelby Wingert,
hosts a variety of get-togethers during the year Fort Hood Sentinel Sports Editor
to allow single soldiers to feel more
comfortable on the base, and among the
program’s events this year, two stand
out — one taking place at the end of TM
August and the other being held after Enjoy the Outdoors
Thanksgiving.

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On Aug. 30, the Fort Hood BOSS
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Photo: Sgt. Ashley Dotson, 11th TTSB Public Affairs
among single and unaccompanied sol-
diers, featured activities, team building
events, contests, lunch and more.
BOSS works to bridge the gap be-
tween single soldiers and on-post or-
ganizations like Family and Morale,
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