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Military

U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
News Release

  No. 871-09
IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 05, 2009

Army Secretary Expresses Ft. Hood Shooting Condolence


“This is a terrible tragedy that we will know more about in the coming days. For now our focus is squarely on taking care of our soldiers and their families,” said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been killed and wounded. The leadership at Fort Hood is marshalling the medical support and counselors necessary to take care of our soldiers and their families and to notify the next of kin.”

For more information the media may contact the Fort Gordon public affairs office at (706) 791-6001.

http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=13104



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