Fort Hood hosts Ninja Warrior competition for military families

Soldiers and their families participated in a Ninja Warrior obstacle course competition at Fort Hood, Texas, on September 20, 2026. The event was hosted by Fort Hood’s Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation in partnership with the Rick Herrema Foundation.

The competition featured professional-style obstacles designed to test balance, coordination, and upper-body strength. According to Darren Jeffery, a board member of the Rick Herrema Foundation, the initiative aimed to strengthen military community relationships and create new social networks through physical challenge.