Cobra Battery, 3-16 Field Artillery

08/03/2021

Kathren Mendez was promoted to Sergeant yesterday! Congratulations and keep up the excellent work!

07/31/2021

THE Cobra Commander says goodbye to 3-16 FA and Cobra Battery at Wednesday's Hail and Farewell!

CPT Bryant's Change of Command ceremony is on Monday at 1000 next to 3-16 FA Battalion Headquarters.

After over 3 and a half years at Fort Hood, CPT Bryant and his wife Shelby will be PCSing on Thursday!

"It has been an honor and privilege to have served along side the men and women of Cobra Battery. Your expertise, professionalism, and work ethic have made my life so smooth and easy as your commander that I cannot thank each of you enough. Sincerely, it has been an absolute honor and I will never forget this team. Murder! Death! Kill!"

07/31/2021

Cobra Battery held a BBQ function Friday! You can't go wrong with camaraderie, food, drink, volleyball, corn hole, swimming, and relaxation!

We bid farewell to SPC Buffington, Rodgers, and Arana as they move to HHB and begin supporting battalion operations. We know you will grow and excel with these new challenges!

We bid farewell to SGT Cottrill, Martin, Brigham, Costello, and Freeman as they move to Alpha and Bravo Batteries. Your years of service to Cobra have helped shaped us into a professional, lethal, and competent team! We know you will handle the new and greater responsibilities of an NCO with ease!

We bid farewell to PFC Jensen as she ETS's to Florida to take care of her growing family! Her service to the battery has been absolutely exceptional! Your work ethic is only matched by your kindness and helpfulness in helping the team.

And we bid farewell to CPT Bryant and his wife as he PCS's Thursday!

Special thanks to CPT Bryant's parents and wife for helping cook and organize the event!

07/31/2021

Cobra Battery said farewell to SSG Davila Thursday! He is PCSing to Fort Sill, OK to start his first Basic Training class as a drill instructor in September! Your service to Cobra Battery has made us a better stronger organization! Good luck!!

07/22/2021

Hail and farewell last night!

07/22/2021

Cobra Battery's 2nd platoon hits up the obstacle course this morning as part of their combat focused PT to start off First Team Time Training!

07/21/2021

Ultimate Football highlights video! Get ready to be dominated in the competitions during CAV 100 week Apex, Bulldog, Hard Rock, Firehorse!!!

07/21/2021

Cobra Battery rocked some sports PT today! Ultimate football is pretty competitive with Cobras!!!

07/20/2021

SGT Elliott begins her ETS leave today! It was an honor and privilege to serve along side you in Cobra Battery!!!

07/20/2021

Cobra Battery conducts full body fitness workouts to start off the morning!

07/19/2021

Cobra Battery 13Js participate in FDC-U to validate their skills in the operations of a fire direction center!

07/19/2021

Cobra Snack Shop has cold waters and Gatorades for sale to support the FRG program! Come by and get something cold to cool you off!

07/19/2021

Cobra Battery back at it again for Motor Pool maintenance! Keep up the hard work killers! Table VI is 3 weeks away!!

07/16/2021

The 2ABCT Commander, COL Palmer, awarded CPT Downing and SGT Craig impact ARCOMs today! Both were first at the seen of 2 separate car accidents, pulled the injured from their vehicles, and applied first aid.

Their actions resulted in saving the lives of at least 2 individuals. Cobra Battery is proud to have outstanding warriors such as these within our ranks! Their courage and selflessness are a shining example of what it means to be a Soldier!

06/28/2021

It case you don't have plans for the Independence Day DONSA!

06/28/2021

Two Cobras sat down with Vice Chief Staff of the Army General Joseph M. Martin!

06/24/2021

Yesterday Cobra Battery leadership explored Gonzales, TX where the Battle of Gonzales took place during the Texas Revolution. This was the birthplace of the phrase "Come and take it!"

06/23/2021

Cobra Battery flight montage across Fort Hood!

06/23/2021

1LT Maroney and his team represented Cobra as the Salute Battery during the promotion ceremony for COL David W. Gardner to Brigadier General! Congratulations BG Gardner!

Cobra Salute Battery:
1LT Maroney
SSG Ashfield
SSG Feria
SSG Rodriguez
SGT Mata
SPC White
SPC Johnson
SPC Collazo
SPC Lawson
SPC Andrew
SPC Vargas
PFC Rylander
PFC Flores
PFC Morales
PVT Carpenter

06/23/2021

More photos from yesterday's Blackhawk flight!

06/22/2021

Chalk 3!

06/22/2021

SGT Perez reenlisted for Fort Bliss today on a Blackhawk helicopter 500 feet above the ground at 80mph!

06/21/2021

Cobra Battery's Snack Shack is up for Motor Pool Monday as always! Come get your water, Gatorade, energy drinks, and kolaches here! Stay hydrated!!!

06/17/2021

SGT Jackson was awarded the Army Commendation Medal and is leaving Cobra Battery for Fort Carson, Colorado tomorrow! We are sad to see him go, but know he will improve any organization he joins!!!

06/17/2021

SPC Johnson was recognized for his outstanding performance during the promotion board yesterday! Congratulations to earning your promotable status, it is well deserved!!

06/17/2021

Cobra Battery's 2nd Platoon trained on lifting and carrying Soldiers out of simulated burning vehicles for FTTT today! Safety and security by practicing for the worst case scenarios create the muscle memory necessary to save lives!!

06/17/2021

This week we recognize SPC Lawson as the Trooper of the Week! He actively seeks to train others and provide them vision as to why the things they do are so important for the operation of their section!

06/17/2021

PFC Rylander was highlighted as the Trooper of the Week last week! His dedication to ensuring Cobra is successful in all operations is unrelenting and we are honored to have him on the team!

06/15/2021

Cobra Battery conducted cold load and hot load MEDEVAC training today in preparation for the hot flight training next week!

06/14/2021

The Army's glorious 246th birthday is TODAY!!!

, do you like Cake? Are you a CAV Charge enthusiast? Do you prefer your cake cut with a saber? Join us on Cooper Field for our Army Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony, complete with Cavalry Traditions and a Cavalry Charge!
1st Cavalry Division Sustainment Brigade1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division1st Air Cavalry Brigade "Air Cav"1st Cavalry Division ArtilleryIII Corps and Fort Hood1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment (HCD)

06/12/2021

Video segments on Cobras attempting to conquer the LRC! Sound on and watch to the end!

06/12/2021

The LRC was a struggle for some!

06/12/2021

The battery was split into several teams of 5 Soldiers. Each obstacle, a new leader was selected and then they attempt to traverse the obstacle with specific items provided.

06/12/2021

Cobra Battery formed up prior to starting the Leaders Reaction Course!