{"id":33312,"date":"2019-05-17T15:43:32","date_gmt":"2019-05-17T15:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/uncategorized\/2019\/05\/17\/why-chuck-norris-went-face-to-face-with-a-tank-at-fort-hood\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T01:34:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T01:34:45","slug":"why-chuck-norris-went-face-to-face-with-a-tank-at-fort-hood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/militarytimes\/tacticool\/2019\/05\/17\/why-chuck-norris-went-face-to-face-with-a-tank-at-fort-hood\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Chuck Norris went face to face with a tank at Fort Hood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What happens when martial arts legend Chuck Norris<\/a> explores an M1A2 Abrams main battle tank?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll have to wait until July to find out, since that\u2019s when a documentary hosted by the \u201cWalker, Texas Ranger\u201d star will air. Norris was at Fort Hood, Texas, on Tuesday to film a documentary series, according to the Killeen Daily Herald<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 79-year-old actor and Air Force veteran also spent some time with soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norris will host the series, which will feature some of the soldiers who met him during his visit, according to the division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This afternoon, #IRONHORSE<\/a> Troopers from 2-8 CAV had the honor to work with THE Chuck Norris. He came to Fort Hood to film a show that will feature the M1A2 Abrams tank. It was our pleasure to host this production. We\u2019ll keep you posted when the episode will air! #LiveTheLegend<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/qAIKg2Is62<\/a><\/p>— 1st Cavalry Division (@1stCavalryDiv) May 15, 2019<\/a><\/blockquote>