Darnall Army Community Hospital opened in 1965, replacing the World War II era Fort Hood Hospital, a long group of one-story buildings connected with covered walkways. Darnall was the first of three permanent Army hospitals of the 200-300 bed size to open.

As Fort Hood continues to be the Army’s power projection platform, Darnall today supports two full divisions, the 1st Cavalry Division and the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized). Overall the hospital supports more than 42,000 active duty personnel and more than 145,000 family members and retirees within a 40-mile radius.

Darnall is the face of Army Medicine: Quality health care for our Army starts here! Access to world-class care, nationally recognized medical training and courteous service are our core competencies. Darnall develops 21st century leaders, accountable to our Army and our beneficiaries.