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Sgt. Kimberly Munley, a civilian police officer at Fort Hood and an AFGE member, is being hailed as a hero for shooting the alleged gunman in yesterday’s bloody rampage at the Army base in Texas.
Today, AFGE released a statement honoring Munley’s “service, courage and commitment.” AFGE President John Gage said Munley “acted with great heroism.” Added Gage:
We offer our thoughts, our prayers, our support and our strength to our brave soldiers and their families, and our brothers and sisters, who are affected by this senseless and pointless tragedy.
Munley, 34, is a member of AFGE Local 1920 and the mother of a 3-year-old. She and her partner were the first to arrive at the Soldier Readiness Center, where Maj. Nidal Hasan allegedly opened fire, killing 13 and injuring 31.
Munley shot the alleged assailant four times, despite being shot herself. She currently is recovering from her injuries and is in stable condition.
Lt. Gen. Bob Cone, commanding general at Fort Hood, told CNN that Munley’s actions stopped Hasan cold and saved lives. He said Munley is a “trained, active first responder” who acted quickly after she “just happened to encounter the gunman.”
AFGE represents 1,700 civilian defense employees at the Army base, including civilians in the Soldier Readiness Center, employees at the base hospital and officers of the installation’s civilian police force.
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Without a doubt she is a hero. Dr. Hasan’s actions were extreme and had no rationale justification. However this is where we need to look at the issue closely.
What Hasan did was a tragedy waiting to happen. We are involved in two wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, both of which have accomplished nothing except fatten the pocket book of military contractors such as Haliburton and Blackwater. The war in Iraq was begun based on lies by Bush, et al. It has no popular support across the globe or in the U.S.
Soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are ignored and in some cases order back into combat duty. Hasan a psychiatrist knew this and obviously needed help himself.
The best support that we can give our troops is to demand that they come how now! Once at home the VA must provide adequate care for their physical and emotional injuries! We cannot allow for these young soldiers to be ignored as have vets from the Gulf War, Vietnam, Korea. Lastly we need for Obama/Congress to investigate Bush, et al and demand accountability for his violation of our rights under the Constitution as well as crimes against humanity! NO Justice, NO Peace!
Sgt. Munley, you are a bonafide American hero. Thank you for your selfless actions. Your quick brave actions obviously saved lives. I was moved by the story which related your background the day after this tragedy. I’m sure it is no coincidence you were the one “in the right place at the right time.”
God speed to a quick and full recovery. I am proud to call you sister!