New law named for Guillรฉn will revamp military investigations into sexual assault, harassment
Commanders will no longer be involved in military sexual harassment or sexual assault investigations under a new federal law named for a murdered Fort Hood soldier that goes into effect on Jan.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comStudy: Texas bases lead Army posts in risk of sexual assault
A new study finds that female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts, accounting for more than a third of all active duty Army women sexually assaulted in 2018.
Study: Texas bases lead Army posts in risk of sexual assault
A new study finds that female soldiers at Army bases in Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Kentucky face a greater risk of sexual assault and harassment than those at other posts, accounting for more than a third of all active duty Army women sexually assaulted in 2018.
A year after Vanessa Guillรฉnโs death, lawmakers and advocates call for Congress to pass military sexual assault reform bill
A federal bill was recently reintroduced, proposing sweeping changes to the way the military investigates sexual assault and harassment allegations. Texas lawmakers are urging Congress to make it law.
Army to put civilian in charge of criminal probes, add staff
WASHINGTON (AP) โ The Army is putting a civilian in charge of its criminal investigations, adding staff and freeing up more agents to work on cases, in a plan to address widespread failures that surfa[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comArmy to put civilian in charge of criminal investigations after string of murders, crimes at Fort Hood
The Army is putting a civilian in charge of its criminal investigations, adding staff and freeing up more agents to work on cases, in a plan to address widespread failures that surfaced last year after a string of murders and other crimes at Fort Hood, Texas.
Army to put civilian in charge of criminal probes, officials say
The Army is putting a civilian in charge of its criminal investigations, adding staff and freeing up more agents to work on cases, in a plan to address widespread failures that surfaced last year after a string of murders and other crimes at Fort Hood, Texas.
Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier's death
WASHINGTON (AP) โ The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. Vanessa Guillen, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found. [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]
sanmarcosrecord.comArmy report confirms sexual harassment of slain soldier Vanessa Guillen
AUSTIN, Texas โ The U.S. Army on Friday confirmed for the first time that slain Spc. Vanessa Guillen was sexually harassed and further retaliated against at Fort Hood, which her family in Houston has consistently alleged in their fight for criminal justice reform in the military.
myrgv.comArmy disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier's death
The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. Vanessa Guillรฉn, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found. The punishments, which include firing eight senior commanders, are the latest Army moves in response to Guillรฉn's disappearance and death, which brought to light widespread leadership failures at a base that had high rates of sexual assault, harassment, drug use and other problems.
news.yahoo.comFort Hood investigation finds murdered soldier Vanessa Guillรฉn's reports of sexual harassment were ignored
A U.S. Army investigation into the murder ofย Spc. Vanessa Guillen last year found that she was sexually harassed by a supervisor on twoย occasions, but leadership atย Fort Hood ignored her reports of the harassment and failed to take appropriate action.
foxnews.comFort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen was sexually harassed by supervisor, US Army investigation finds
The U.S. Army confirmed that Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, who authorities say was killed by a fellow soldier last year, had previously been sexually harassed by a supervisor but unit leadership took no action, according to an Army report released Friday.
One year later: How Vanessa Guillenโs family is marking anniversary of Fort Hood soldierโs disappearance, death
The attorney for the family of slain Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen held a news conference Thursday with the family to mark the day last year that authorities believe Spec. Vanessa Guillen was killed last year.
Suspect in Vanessa Guillen case asks judge to toss out confession
HOUSTON โ Lawyers for Cecily Aguilar, the woman charged in connection with the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen, moved to suppress evidence that her confession was illegally obtained, according to court documents filed Wednesday. The defense stated that Aguilarโs statements on June 30, 2020, were made while she was not under arrest and was not Mirandized, according to court documents. Aguilar is charged with conspiracy to tamper with the body of Gullien, a Fort Hood soldier who was reported missing in April 2020. Aguilar went on to conduct several controlled calls to Robinson and told officers Robinson would try to escape or shoot himself before being taken into custody. According to Aguilarโs account, on April 22, Robinson killed Guillen by hitting her in the head with a hammer while at Fort Hood.
Army under fire from Congress over Fort Hood response
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON โ Lawmakers expressed frustration Tuesday with how slowly improvements are being made to criminal investigation at Fort Hood, Texas, where rates of violent crime and sexual assaults are particularly high. More than two dozen Fort Hood soldiers died in 2020, including in multiple homicides and suicides. The review also concluded that the Army CID was understaffed, overwhelmed and filled with inexperienced investigators. Elder Fernandes, who was missing for more than a week last year before he was found dead about 28 miles from Fort Hood. AdAs a result of the independent review and other investigations, the Army earlier this year took action against 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood.
Army leaders fighting distrust from soldiers at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas โ The skepticism in the rooms was palpable when U.S. Army leaders met with soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, in recent days, to check in on the embattled base, which has been stricken with violence and eroded morale over the past year. โI feel like leaders are just checking off boxes,โ one male soldier said Thursday, as Army Sgt. Grinston, along with other Army leaders, met with dozens of soldiers. โThe whole world is looking at Fort Hood, so they want to see you come here,โ one female soldier said. He said the soldiers he met with told him: โDonโt stop getting to know your soldiers.
Congress vows to watch Army response to Fort Hood violence
Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy speaks about an investigation into Fort Hood, Texas at the Pentagon, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, in Washington. A day after Army officials released an independent panel's report on chronic leadership failures and widespread violence at Fort Hood, lawmakers said they will ensure the Army makes long-delayed changes. Elder Fernandes, who was missing for more than a week before he was found dead about 28 miles from Fort Hood. Army leaders concluded that leadership failures contributed to the widespread crime problems at Fort Hood. The five-member panel spent three weeks at Fort Hood and conducted more than 2,500 interviews, including 647 in person.
Hereโs what leaders, organizations are saying after 14 soldiers were fired, suspended at Fort Hood
Texas leaders and organizations reacted after the Army fired or suspended 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at the Fort Hood base following a report of at least 25 Fort Hood soldiers who died from suicide, homicide or accidents, including the bludgeoning death of Spc. Vanessa Guillen. He also ordered a separate probe into staffing and procedures at the baseโs Criminal Investigation Command unit, which is responsible for investigating crimes on Fort Hood. READ: 14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at baseThe reactions follow:Sen. Ted Cruz released the following written response:โIโm deeply troubled by the findings published today about the command climate at Ft. The review concluded that CID at Fort Hood is not prepared to handle cases in general.
Army Punishes 14 Fort Hood Leaders, Says Climate On Base Permitted Sex Crimes And Violence โ Houston Public Media
An independent investigation into a number of deaths at Fort Hood in recent months โ including the murder of Spc. This year alone, Fort Hood has reported five soldier homicides, more than in the past four years combined, according to Army data. Finding #2: There Is Strong Evidence That Incidents Of Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment At Fort Hood Are Significantly Underreported. Finding #9: The Command Climate At Fort Hood Has Been Permissive Of Sexual Harassment / Sexual Assault. The 136-page Report of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee offers findings and recommendations intended to apply to both Fort Hood and the entire Army.
houstonpublicmedia.orgDefense spending bill named after Texas congressman passes U.S. House despite Trumpโs veto threat
The National Defense Authorization Act is a massive annual bill that addresses spending within the armed forces and rarely encounters obstacles en route to passage. But this year, President Donald Trump threatened to veto the NDAA the day of the vote. โI hope House Republicans will vote against the very weak National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which I will VETO,โ Trump tweeted Tuesday morning. The billโs sponsor was Thornberryโs Democratic counterpart, House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith of Washington, who named the legislation the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act. โDoing it on the defense bill, airdropping it at the last minute, is not the right way.โSenior members in both chambers are warning the legislative delay could affect troopsโ pay in the new year.
โYou deserve itโ: Vanessa Guillenโs sister sounds off on Army firings at Fort Hood
โโThe toxic leadership -- thank God that those leaders at Fort Hood -- 14 of them -- were removed,โ Lupe Guillen said. โIf Mr. McCarthy actually watches this, I hope you actually endorse the โI am Vanessa Guillenโ (Act of 2020),โ she said. We are not going to stop.โRead the โI am Vanessa Guillen Act of 2020.โLupe Guillen said the act will โkeep (her) sisterโs legacy aliveโ and it will save lives. โIt was widespread at Fort Hood, so things arenโt complete. Officials identified the two suspects tied to Fort Hood solider Vanessa Guillenโs disappearance on July 2.
14 Fort Hood soldiers fired, suspended over violence at base
He also ordered a separate probe into staffing and procedures at the base's Criminal Investigation Command unit, which is responsible for investigating crimes on Fort Hood. Mejhor Morta was found near a reservoir by Fort Hood. The five-member panel spent three weeks at Fort Hood and conducted more than 2,500 interviews, including 647 in person. They said they found a deep dissatisfaction with the sexual assault and harassment reporting and response program. Fort Hood, he said, has the highest rate of positive drug tests in the Army.
"Significant number" of U.S Army officers and soldiers at Fort Hood expected to be fired, AP reports
A memorial for Specialist Vanessa Guillรฉn outside the Fort Hood U.S. Army post in Killeen. A โsignificant numberโ of U.S Army officers and soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas are expected to be fired in an effort to correct a years-long culture of sexual assault and a pattern of violence at the base, the Associated Press reported. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy is expected to remove soldiers from their jobs and trigger investigations that could lead to wider punishments, according to the AP. Guillรฉn was the victim of sexual harassment, her sister said, but she didnโt report the sexual harassment out of fear of retaliation. Between 2014 and 2019, an average of 129 felonies were committed annually at Fort Hood, including murder, kidnapping and sexual assault.
Army to fire, suspend Fort Hood troops over violence at base
McCarthy and other senior Army leaders are expected to announce the results of the review on Tuesday. Officials say they expect that Army Lt. Gen. Pat White, the base commander, will not face any administrative action. Army leaders have already delayed Efflandt's planned transfer to Fort Bliss, where he was slated to take over leadership of the 1st Armored Division. In a recent video message on Twitter, McCarthy said he had reviewed the findings of the independent commission he sent to assess the command climate at Fort Hood. All together, so far this year, 25 soldiers assigned to Fort Hood have died due to suicide, homicide or accidents, compared with 32 last year and 24 in 2018.
14 fired or suspended following Fort Hood investigation into Vanessa Guillรฉn's death
The investigation followed the death of Specialist Vanessa Guillรฉn, who was bludgeoned to death at Fort Hood earlier this year. McCarthy named five civilians to be part of the review of the command climate and culture at the base and in the surrounding military community around Fort Hood. "I have determined the issues at Fort Hood are directly related to leadership failures," McCarthy said in announcing the firings. McCarthy said Guillรฉn's murder "shocked our conscience and brought attention to deeper problems" at Fort Hood and across the Army more widely. On July 30, McCarthy directed the establishment of an Independent Review Committee to review the culture at Fort Hood.
cbsnews.comVanessa Guillenโs sister shares powerful message at southeast Houston prayer vigil
HOUSTON โ Community members came together to honor murdered Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen. On Thursday, Guillenโs family stood alongside community organizers outside a mural dedicated to Guillen at 7620 Gulf Freeway. But the most powerful voice of the evening was the voice that came from Vanessa Guillenโs 16-year-old sister Lupe Guillen. โI believe that if anyone would have spoken up for her, I believe I wouldnโt be standing here today,โ Lupe Guillen said. However, Vanessa Guillenโs family said it has been seven months since their loved oneโs death and there has been no one held accountable.
Fort Hood soldier facing murder charge in womanโs 2019 death; How DNA revived the case
KILLEEN, Texas โ A Fort Hood soldier has been arrested in the death of a woman at a Texas hotel last year, authorities said Wednesday. NBC News reported Cory Grafton, 20, an active-duty soldier assigned to the Texas base, was arrested Tuesday. The Texas Rangers, which received a grant for DNA testing last year, approached police with the possibility of using the testing in the year-old case, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. Police had also gotten a statement from one of Graftonโs co-workers who said he had confessed to the killing, the Department of Public Safety said. NBC News reported Grafton was being held in lieu of $1 million bail Wednesday night, according to online jail records.
Fort Hood: Regaining trust after string of homicides, assaults and suicides
KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into how Army leaders are trying to regain trust following a string of suicides, homicides and assaults. A new acting senior commander was appointed to Fort Hood and KPRC 2 investigator Robert Arnold conducted an exclusive sit-down interview with Maj. Gen. John Richardson. Not only is Richardson the new acting senior commander of Fort Hood, but heโs also the deputy commanding general of operations for III Corps. Every time they see a leader not enforce a standard, theyโre noting that.โMultiple investigations are underway into exactly why Fort Hood experienced 129 felonies a year over five years. At the end of September, Richardson shut down the corps at Fort Hood for five days.
Fort Hood: The Armyโs most dangerous post?
So far this year, nearly 30 service members connected to Fort Hood have died, including by homicide, suicide, accident and illness. Army leadership has admitted that Fort Hood has the worst rate of violent crime and incidents among its U.S. installations. Christopher Wayne SawyerSawyer, 29, was found unresponsive on March 5 in his residence on Fort Hood, according to a statement released by the post. Mejhor MortaMorta, 26, was found unresponsive July 17 in the vicinity of Stillhouse Hollow Lake, near Fort Hood. His body was discovered on Aug. 25 near railroad tracks in Temple, about 30 miles from Fort Hood.
4-star Army general meets with Vanessa Guillenโs family in Houston
HOUSTON โ KPRC 2 Investigates has learned four-star general John Murray visited with the Guillen family Tuesday at their southeast Houston home. Vanessa Guillen, 20 and a Houston native, was last seen at Fort Hood on April 22. READ: Vanessa Guillen timeline: These are the dates to know about her caseArmy officials named the main suspect in Guillenโs disappearance as Spc. READ: Soldierโs estranged wife charged in connection with Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillenโs disappearance, officials sayTuesdayโs meeting comes more than six months after Guillenโs disappearance and as several investigations are underway into numerous problems uncovered at Fort Hood, including Guillenโs murder. In August, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy visited Fort Hood and apologized for failing Guillen and her family.
Spc. Vanessa Guillenโs death ruled โin the line of dutyโ
HOUSTON โ The death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen has been ruled โin the line of dutyโ after a military investigation into the case, according to a statement issued by the Army on Tuesday. Investigators said an Army specialist and killed and dismembered Guillen. The specialist killed himself as officers moved in on him. Cecily Aguilar, 22, of Killeen, is accused of helping the specialist dispose of Guillenโs body in some nearby woods.
'The military's #MeToo moment:' Fort Hood victims speak out
Members of Congress launched an investigation of Fort Hood in September after Sgt. Elder Fernandes was found dead on Aug. 25 hanging from a tree in Temple, Texas, months after reporting sexual harassment. A Fort Hood officer went with his wife to their apartment during one altercation after Buxton called for help. A Fort Hood spokesperson said they had no information on this allegation. โHow many more must die at Fort Hood for them to be held accountable?โ Lupe Guillen said.
Houston ISD honors Vanessa Guillen on her 21st birthday in 'Vanessa Guillen Day'
U.S. ARMY, HO / NYTHouston ISD is honoring Fort Hood Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen on what would have been her 21st birthday. Guillen attended HISD's Cesar Chavez High School. According to ABC13's Charly Edsitty, the district is honoring her memory with "Vanessa Guillen's Day."
chron.com5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Sept. 9
Here are things you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 9:1. It declares that COVID-19 poses an imminent threat of disaster for all counties in the State of Texas.Read more. According to data from Fort Hood officials, the 28 deaths include five homicides, as well as accidents, suicides, deaths related to illness, cases still under investigation and one combat-related death. Abbott on Twitter last week hinted to an announcement in the coming days regarding the States next steps. Occasionally, the normally yellow color of Saturns clouds will appear a pale blue due to the speed of these winds.
Congress investigates Fort Hood following 28 soldier deaths
AUSTIN, Texas Congress will launch an investigation into sexual assault, disappearances, deaths and the leaderships response at Fort Hood after 28 soldiers stationed at the U.S. Army base in Texas died this year, two subcommittee leaders announced Tuesday. According to data from Fort Hood officials, the 28 deaths include five homicides, as well as accidents, suicides, deaths related to illness, cases still under investigation and one combat-related death. Carlton L. Chee, 25, died on Sept. 2 after collapsing at the Texas base following physical training exercises on Aug. 28, according to Fort Hood officials. The Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President also received information from the family of Spc. Miguel D. Yazzie, who died on July 3 at Fort Hood, according to a statement from Navajo leaders.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Sept. 2
Here are things you need to know for Wednesday, Sept. 2:1. Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt will no longer be in charge of Fort Hood and he wont be taking over as the commander of Fort Bliss, the military announced. He will remain at Fort Hood as the deputy commanding general for support. 3 things to shareWORD OF THE DAY:Taciturn: [ tas-i-turn ] (adjective) Inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation. QUOTE OF THE DAY:In nature there are few sharp lines. - A. R. AmmonsMore headlines you may be interested in
Fort Hood general loses post, denied transfer after incidents at Army base
FORT HOOD, Texas The Army denied the transfer of a Fort Hood general and removed him from his post Tuesday after recent incidents at the Texas base, including the death of a Houston soldier whose body was found months after she disappeared. Maj. Gen. Scott Efflandt will no longer be in charge of Fort Hood and he wont be taking over as the commander of Fort Bliss, the military announced. He will remain at Fort Hood as the deputy commanding general for support. Vanessa Guillen was foundAccording to the Army, Maj. Gen. John Richardson IV will be the acting senior commander at Fort Hood until a new base commander is appointed. New Army investigation into Guillen caseThe Army also announced that a new in-depth investigation will be launched into the chain-of-command actions related to the Guillen case.
At least 9 Fort Hood soldiers found dead this year. Texas Senate Hispanic Caucus demands Congressional investigation
(TEXAS TRIBUNE) Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Elder Fernandes was found Tuesday in Temple, about 30 miles from the base, roughly a week after he was reported missing. In May, Fernandes reported he had been a victim of sexual assault. Army officials said Wednesday that an investigation determined the inquiry was unsubstantiated and that Fernandes was made aware of the results, according to The Washington Post. The circumstances surrounding Guilln's death sparked protests across major cities in Texas, with demonstrators calling on the military to reform its investigations into sexual assault allegations.
Attorney: Missing Fort Hood soldierโs body found in Texas
Elder Fernandes, 23, was found late Tuesday in Temple, according to local police. Fernandes is the third soldier from Fort Hood to go missing in the past year. Natalie Khawam, who is representing the Fernandes family, said Army police told family members about the discovery late Tuesday night. U.S. Army officials confirmed Wednesday that initial identification points to the body found being Fernandes and said they were grieving with the Fernandes family. According to Isabel Fernandes, the family was told by Army officials that a different superior signed her nephew's hospital release.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, August 26
Here are things you need to know for Wednesday, August 26:1. Attorney: Missing Fort Hood soldiers body found in TexasThe body of a missing soldier is believed to have been found about 30 miles from Fort Hood, the Army base in Texas where he was stationed, police said Tuesday. Identification found with the body in Temple, Texas, indicates the man may be missing Fort Hood soldier Sgt. Fernandes is the third soldier from Fort Hood to go missing in the past year, and two have been found dead this summer. Tracking the tropics: Hurricane Laura becomes major Category 3 hurricane; expected to become Category 4As of 7 a.m., Laura had winds of 115 miles per hour and was moving northwest at 15 mph.
Family: Soldier believed dead was happy until recently
Elder Fernandes, 23, was found late Tuesday in Temple, according to local police. Natalie Khawam, who is representing the Fernandes family, said Army police told family members about the discovery late Tuesday night. Fort Hood officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment. U.S. Army officials confirmed in a statement that Elder Fernandes reported an incident of abusive sexual contact and that investigation is ongoing. According to Isabel Fernandes, the family was told by Army officials that a different superior signed her nephew's hospital release.
Army asks for help in a search for missing Fort Hood soldier
FORT HOOD, Texas โ The U.S. Army is asking for the publicโs help in a search for another missing soldier in Texas. Fort Hood officials issued a missing soldier alert Thursday night for Sgt. Gregory Morales, 24, a Fort Hood soldier who was reported missing on Aug. 20, 2019. Vanessa Guillรฉn, 20, a Fort Hood soldier who had been missing since April. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy has commented that Fort Hood has one of the highest rates of murder, sexual assault and harassment in the Army.
Search underway for Fort Hood Soldier from Houston missing for a week
Search underway for Fort Hood Soldier from Houston missing for a weekFort Hood officials and Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are asking for the publics assistance in locating 20-year old Pfc. Vanessa Guillen. Fort Hood officials and Special Agents from the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command are asking for the publics assistance in locating 20-year old Pfc. Vanessa Guillen. An extensive search is underway by military and civilian law enforcement as well as Fort Hood military members.
chron.com'He was my rock': Fallen hero's family gifted custom portrait after solider was killed in Afghanistan
James Johnston of Fort Hood was one of two soldiers killed in Afghanistan in June.On Thursday, James' wife and mother went to the Fallen Warriors Gallery in west Harris County to see a portrait of their loved one. He was my everything," James' wife Krista said. "James' portrait was painted by artist Ken Pidgeon, whose mission was to commit to canvas the likeness of those who gave their lives to service the nation. "As much strength and courage as he possessed, his wife and mother have their own. Rather than the tragedy of James never seeing the child he always wanted, Krista is calling it a blessing.
abc13.comFamily says UFO sighting near Fort Hood was bundle of balloons released after funeral
The bystander said it was unlike anything seen before, even after living in close proximity to the Army base. "I went to get my camera and took several pictures," the photographer writes. "I was surprised when I zoomed in and saw the details. "Fort Hood is the largest active-duty military base in the world. There are 35,577 assigned soldiers and 5,601 civilian employees at Fort Hood, according to its website.MUFON did not say what the object was, and is investigating the sighting.
abc13.comFamily says UFO sighting near Fort Hood was bundle of balloons released after funeral
The bystander said it was unlike anything seen before, even after living in close proximity to the Army base. "I went to get my camera and took several pictures," the photographer writes. "I was surprised when I zoomed in and saw the details. "Fort Hood is the largest active-duty military base in the world. There are 35,577 assigned soldiers and 5,601 civilian employees at Fort Hood, according to its website.MUFON did not say what the object was, and is investigating the sighting.
abc13.comStrange 'flickering' object appears near Fort Hood military base in Killeen
KILLEEN, Texas (KTRK) -- We're getting our first look at something strange that reportedly appeared in the skies near the Fort Hood military base in Killeen.The person who took these photos was checking the mail when the object came into view, flickering in the sky, according to a report. "I went to get my camera and took several pictures," the photographer writes. "I was surprised when I zoomed in and saw the details. The bystander said it was unlike anything seen before, even after living in close proximity to the Army base.Fort Hood is the largest active-duty military base in the world. There are 35,577 assigned soldiers and 5,601 civilian employees at Fort Hood, according to its website.MUFON did not say what the object was, and is investigating the sighting.
abc13.comOn this day: November 5
2009: Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, a 39-year-old U.S. Army psychiatrist of Palestinian descent, kills 13 and wounds 29 at Fort Hood, located just outside Killeen, Texas, in the deadliest mass shooting at a United States military installation. Hasan was shot and taken into custody by responding officers and is now paralyzed from the waist down. He was eventually convicted on 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted murder and sentenced to death. Hasan remains imprisoned at the United States Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth in Kansas awaiting execution while his case is reviewed by appellate courts. Hide Caption
Fort Hood soldier who died in Texas flooding identified by family
CBS News has confirmed the name of one of the nine soldiers who died in what the Army is calling a tragic accident during a routine training exercise. Eddy Rae'Laurin Gates and eight other soldiers were killed in Texas floodwaters. Flash flooding reportedly washed away their two-and-a-half ton military vehicle. David Begnaud is learning more about the soldiers.
cbsnews.comFort Hood's "hug lady" loses battle with breast cancer
Troops in Fort Hood, Texas, are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Laird. She made it her mission to embrace soldiers before they were sent to war or when they came home to the U.S. Jim Axelrod has a report on the life and legacy of the woman who gave more than 500,000 hugs to soldiers at the Texas military base.
cbsnews.com12/26: A wave of devastating weather slams the South; Fort Hood's "hug lady" loses battle with breast cancer
Violent weather is being blamed for the deaths of at least 17 people across the South this week, as tornadoes and flood-causing rains have wreaked havoc in several states; troops in Fort Hood, Texas, are mourning the loss of Elizabeth Laird
cbsnews.comPresident and first lady honor the fallen at Fort Hood
President and first lady honor the fallen at Fort Hood President Obama spoke at Fort Hood, Texas at a ceremony honoring three sergeants shot to death by a fellow soldier. The President met with victim's relatives and promised to do more for veterans with mental illness. Norah O'Donnell reports.
cbsnews.comOpen: This is Face the Nation, April 6, 14
Open: This is Face the Nation, April 6, 14 The latest on the Fort Hood shooting, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, Obamacare, and a discussion on climate change with White House senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer, Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and more.
cbsnews.comApril 6: Pfeiffer, McCaul, Friedman, Cullen
April 6: Pfeiffer, McCaul, Friedman, Cullen The latest on the Fort Hood shooting, the missing Malaysia Airlines jet, Obamacare, and a discussion on climate change with White House senior advisor Dan Pfeiffer, Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, and more.
cbsnews.comFort Hood shooting: Army downplays mental illness as cause of attack
Fort Hood shooting: Army downplays mental illness as cause of attack Ivan Lopez, who opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, complained to military doctors that he suffered a traumatic brain injury, but investigators said they had yet to find evidence that backs up the claim. The three men killed in the attack were described as dedicated soldiers. Anna Werner reports.
cbsnews.com4/4: Army downplays mental illness as cause of attack; Hospital greeter finds purpose after cancer diagnosis
4/4: Army downplays mental illness as cause of attack; Hospital greeter finds purpose after cancer diagnosis Ivan Lopez, who opened fire on fellow soldiers at Fort Hood, complained to military doctors that he suffered a traumatic brain injury, but investigators said they had yet to find evidence that backs up the claim; and, Steve Hartman meets Jon McAlpin, who works as a front-door greeter at an Omaha cancer center.
cbsnews.comInvestigating motive of Fort Hood shooter
Investigating motive of Fort Hood shooter CBS News homeland security correspondent Bob Orr has been looking into the background of the shooter. Orr discusses what he has learned about the shooter's motive and if the attack was premeditated with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.
cbsnews.comDoes the Fort Hood shooter have a history of mental health issues?
Does the Fort Hood shooter have a history of mental health issues? Investigators are focusing of the mental health of Fort Hood shooter Ivan Lopez. Lopez self reported a traumatic brain injury, and in recent months sought treatment for depression, anxiety and sleep disturbance. CBS News' Anna Werner reports.
cbsnews.comW.H.: Proposals to curb gun violence "remain possible"
: Proposals to curb gun violence "remain possible" Without linking the Fort Hood shooting with gun control proposals, White House spokesman Jay Carney says President Obama would still like to see a bill expanding background checks for gun buyers.
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