President Barack Obama said at a memorial service that "Love tested by tragedy brings us together again" At Fort Hood after last week's shootings that left four soldiers dead, including the alleged attacker.
Obama said that he would ensure that "We will continue to step up efforts" To help soldiers returning from war and that we "Never stigmatize those who have the courage to seek help."
The slain soldiers honored by Obama and others at the service are Sgt. Danny Ferguson, Sgt. Carlos A. Lazaney-Rodriguez and Sgt. Timothy Owens. Officials said that the suspect, Spc. Ivan Lopez, took his own life. Ref. CNN
Texas soldiers to be deployed to Kuwait to fight ISIS:
Hundreds of soldiers will ship out of Texas to help fight the Islamic State group next month. - "We are trained and ready to perform our mission and we thank our Central Texas community partners for their unwavering support as we answer the call once again," Said Lt. Gen. Sean MacFarland, commanding general of III Corps at Fort Hood. Ref. Source 9s
Mental exam for Ft. Hood suspect blocked by lawyer
Original Post Date: 8th Oct, 2010 - 2:06pm
I don't get it. The test MAY help him with his trial if he is ruled incompetent then why doesn't he want to be tested?
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Fort Hood: 3 soldiers dead and 6 missing after Army truck overturns in flooded creek
A statement from the Fort Hood, Texas, Army post said the incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. CT. Three soldiers were rescued and are in stable condition. Search teams are hunting for the six soldiers who are still missing. Ref. USAToday.