Fort Bliss newspaper changes names from Monitor to Bugle

The Fort Bliss Monitor has become the Bugle.

“On Aug. 1, in conjunction with my State of the Military Address to the El Paso community at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club, we will roll out the first issue of The Fort Bliss Bugle complete with a fresh design,” Fort Bliss Maj. Gen. Sean MacFarland wrote in his column.

“Until its displacement by electronics, the bugle was essential to all military communication, both in garrison and in the field. From 1849, when this installation was built, until the early part of the 20th century, the life of a Soldier on Fort Bliss was regulated by bugle calls; breakfast, lunch, dinner, sick call, church service and training were all announced by the sound of a bugle. We’ve obviously advanced our ability to communicate,” MacFarland wrote. “Although we still use bugle calls for ceremonies, we now can now also communicate with secure radios, the Internet, TV, cell phones and video-teleconferences. It’s important, however, to recall the great history of Fort Bliss and the Army as we move toward the future. So, we’ll continue using The Bugle to communicate with you about important issues on Fort Bliss and in El Paso.”

The weekly newspaper can be read online at www.fbmonitor.com and at www.fortblissbugle.com.