Visiting Fort Hood

Last week, I visited Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, where I had to honor to meet some of the 40,000 soldiers stationed there. I saw a dedication to excellence, to serving this country, and a selflessness from the service members, their families, and the civilian workforce.

On the base, we toured the New Transportation Motor Pool, met with some fire fighters at the Fort Hood Fire Department (80% of whom were trained at Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo), as well as their barracks and weapons systems.

A portion of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that I voted to pass last night goes directly towards meeting the needs of Fort Hood and enhancing its readiness.

What I saw today is an incredible Army Base centered on service and sacrifice that is ready to meet our national security needs. I am proud that Texas represents a vital piece of our overall national security with our robust defense assets, agriculture, and energy production.