After the success of last year's Operation Hydration, USO Fort Hood has asked the City of Richardson for help once again in providing water to the troops and their families stationed at Fort Hood. The city's goal is to collect at least 2,500 cases of water for the military base in Killeen, Texas.

The collection date is set for Friday, July 27 at the City Hall South Parking Lot (411 W. Arapaho Road) from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The bottles of water collected will directly benefit the troops and family members stationed at Fort Hood. The base is home to 46,000 service members, 89,000 family members and has 22,000-30,000 National Guard and Reserve Troops each year.

Here are some quick facts about Fort Hood:

• USO Fort Hood opened its doors on August 10, 2001
• USO Fort Hood operates two Warrior and Family Care Dayrooms and a Physical Fitness Center for the Wounded Warrior
• USO Fort Hood delivers water to the base motor pool and training exercises to keep soldier hydrated
• USO Fort Hood is the only beverage and snack service on the secure side of the airport for deploying troops
• USO Fort Hood served 241,000 guests in 2011 through centers and programs

Photo from City of Richardson