Governor Abbott Statement On Fort Hood Incident

June 2, 2016 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after a military vehicle was swept away by flood waters at Fort Hood:

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the soldiers, their families and the Fort Hood community, and continue to be with those still unaccounted for. Texas stands ready to provide any assistance to Fort Hood as they deal with this tragedy. The brave men and women stationed at Fort Hood and across our country put their lives on the line every day, and be it through rescue operations or on the battlefield, Texas will forever remain grateful for their sacrifices.”