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Petra Cahill 11 days ago
By Mark Potter, NBC News Correspondent KILLEEN, Texas – On a bright sunny morning, the day after the mournful memorial service for the shooting victims at Fort Hood, the mood here seemed to lift a bit, especially in downtown Killeen. Along a parade route that ran past stores, homes and churches, cheering residents waved American flags in celebration of Veterans Day. High school marching bands, children's groups, veterans organizations, motorcycle clubs and active Army units basked in the adoration from the crowd and stepped lively to the music and rhythms of the national holiday, which is always a major event here in the city that supports Fort Hood. VIDEO: After days of mourning, Fort Hood celebrates But even in this crowd, it was clear that emotions are still raw just below the surface and that the sorrowful events at the base have hit home and hit hard. Most everyone we interviewed struggled with their feelings as they explained why they wanted ...Petra Cahill 12 days ago
By Lulu Chiang, CNBC Senior Producer ON BOARD THE USS HARRY S.TRUMAN – Nuclear-powered and carrying up to 4,500 sailors and airmen, the USS Harry S. Truman is one of the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carriers. Recently, I get a rare tour with a few others of the inner workings of this floating city from its Commanding Officer Capt. Clarkson, Executive Officer Capt. John Meier and Reactor Officer Capt. Kevin Hill. On a typical day, there are at least 3,000 sailors who keep the ship humming, according to Clarkson. They operate the reactor plant, run the hotel, cook the meals, run the airport and do maintenance on all the critical equipment that allows planes to take off and land on the ship. In addition, there are about 1,500 airmen who do the maintenance on the planes and, of course, the flying. Donald R. White Jr. / U.S. Navy An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman on Nov.8. ...Petra Cahill 14 days ago
By Janet Shamlian, NBC News Correspondent KILLEEN, Texas – Having arrived in Fort Hood from another assignment with little more than the clothes on my back, I was in Wal-Mart Saturday night looking for some basics. Watching families walking together through the store, I was – I admit – feeling a little sorry for myself that I was away from my own family … until I had a chance to meet the young woman ahead of me in line. She couldn't have been much older than 20 years old and was tiny all...(read more)
Petra Cahill 14 days ago
As the U.S. Army continues to search for answers about the Fort Hood shooting, NBC News' Mark Potter reports on how the tragedy has sparked a widespread security review of military bases. VIDEO: Military bases review security ...(read more)
Petra Cahill 17 days ago
By Janet Shamlian, NBC News Correspondent FORT HOOD, Texas – The city of Killeen and Fort Hood, the military base, are almost interchangeable. Everyone who lives in the community of Killeen has something to do with the military. So shooting rampage that left at 13 dead and 30 wounded has impacted not just the military installation, but an entire Texas community. Flags are flying at half staff here today. There is a very somber mood in town. And people are on heightened alert. Even at the hotel...(read more)
