About 70 miles north of austin. According to the army, the soldiers military vehicle overturned during a training exercise. 12 soldiers were in the vehicle at the time. At least three soldiers were rescued from the water and taken to the hospital. Five were killed and the search continues for the four other remaining soldiers. Tyler broadway, a spokesman for ft. Hood tells nbc news that intense storms werent a consideration when deciding whether to cancel the training exercise. Quote, it never rains in the army. It rains on the army he said. We have people training in all weather. Ft. Hoods commanding general posted a statement saying in part, we are deeply saddened by the loss of several troopers and continue search operations. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. Authorities are investigating two military plain crashes that took place yesterday in unrelated ijss departments. In tennessee, a pilot with the navys elite blue angels was killed whe
Fewer soldiers considered AWOL after Guillén case forced changes to how Army deals with missing GIs
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Lt. Gen. Pat White, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, speaks to reporters during a news conference Dec. 8 to discuss the findings in the independent probe into the command culture and climate at the Army post. The Army issued a new policy for responding to missing soldiers the same day.William Luther /William LutherShow MoreShow Less
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Enlisted soldiers listen on Dec. 8 at Fort Hood to Lt. Gen. Pat White, commander of III Corps, as he speaks about the findings of the independent probe into the command culture and climate at the Army post.William Luther /William LutherShow MoreShow Less