DOD Statement on Fort Hood Independent Review

"This task is a solemn responsibility, and one that we undertake with humility and a firm commitment to fulfill the department's – and the nation's – obligation to keep our troops, their families, and all DoD employees safe."

Photo of Memorial for the fallen at Fort Hood. Courtesy: Fort Hood Public Affairs

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The Department of Defense today released a statement by Togo West and retired Adm. Vern Clark, co-chairs of the DoD independent review related to Fort Hood.

"In light of the shooting at Fort Hood, Secretary Gates has asked us to lead a department-wide review to ensure the safety and health of DOD employees and their families.

"The secretary has given extensive guidance on areas to be examined – areas that cover a broad range of issues, programs, policies, and procedures. Considering the scope of this review, its short deadline, and its importance to the Department of Defense, we will be focused intently on our work during this time. At the end of this process, we will be more than willing to discuss our findings."

"This task is a solemn responsibility, and one that we undertake with humility and a firm commitment to fulfill the department's – and the nation's – obligation to keep our troops, their families, and all DoD employees safe."

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Daniel Johnson do you think your Canadian equivalent of our DoD will do the same for the Canadian military in Afghanistan in terms of keeping your military personnel safe? For others information, Canada on a proportionate population ratio has lost more soldiers than any other country. Maybe those who worry about our soldiers, and thank you for your [I'm sure] heartfelt sympathy, maybe you should start rattling your leaders on their decision process. Maybe they know something those non-military types don't? Wouldn't that be just shocking?

I suggest that the first thing they should be looking at in terms of keeping DoD employees safe, is their sending of such employees to places like Iraq and Afghanistan.

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