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ICYMI: Vice President Pence Visits Fort Hood, Texas

October 30, 2019

Vice President Mike Pence traveled to U.S. Army Fort Hood in Fort Hood, Texas. There, he participated in a live fire training exercise and capability demonstration and a veterans transition roundtable. Later that day, he delivered remarks to service members and veterans.

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"And I'm here today, on the President's behalf, to deliver a simple message to each and every one of you from the heart of the American people: Thank you for your service. We're proud of all of you. The American people are more grateful for your service than you will ever know. You come from the rest of us, but make no mistake about it: you are the best of us. And you are 'Army Strong.'" Vice President Mike Pence to the men and women of U.S. Army Fort Hood

TOP TWEETS
@VP
Thank you to the soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division for the demonstration today at The Great Place, @forthood. Our nation will forever be grateful for your service to our country! https://t.co/AzzoLVJCea
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/VP/status/1189213963218763777

@VP
President @realDonaldTrump and I stand with the veterans of our great nation! It was an honor to pay a debt of gratitude today and discuss how we can better support our veterans and help them utilize the benefits they earned wearing the uniform of the United States. https://t.co/0n9VDROsF5
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/VP/status/1189229285929865221

@FortHood
VICE PRESIDENT MEETS WITH #FIRSTTEAM
Vice President Mike Pence has begun his busy day on #FortHood meeting face-to-face with #Soldiers from the #1stCavalryDivision, seeing first hand the power they bring to the fight.
#USArmy #Trump #Pence #FirstCav #News #HappeningNow #VPPence https://t.co/RX4Ts19Uh2
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/forthood/status/1189187159460155392

@BrandonKWTX
.@VP on @forthood today getting a look at training exercises. He will attend a round table and also expected to deliver remarks.
Coverage all day on @kwtx #VPinCenTX #FortHood ???????? https://t.co/fgAyIok7nZ
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/BrandonKWTX/status/1189182930318495745

@JohnnieMo
Vice President Mike Pence talks to GIs on Fort Hood about transitioning back to civilian life after their service. https://t.co/jEiWsFYvFP
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/JohnnieMo/status/1189198871345414144

@MarkKnoller
Addressing troops at @forthood, @VP hails US raid leading to death of al-Baghdadi. "This past Sunday was a great day for America." He says the US will "never relent" in its commitment to the "total defeat" of ISIS and any terror org "that threatens our country." https://t.co/SVBZBxNqcx
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/markknoller/status/1189208746586710016

@MarkKnoller
VP Pence assures troops that "the American people stand with you everyday and Pres Trump will always have your back." Thanking troops for their service, the @VP says America is "more grateful than you will ever know."
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/markknoller/status/1189209301962887169

@ToriLarnedTV
A crowd of soldiers are waiting for @VP Pence, who will be addressing the crowd after his round table discussion. @KVUE https://t.co/qHtHYzzzHv
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/ToriLarnedtv/status/1189197630552887296

@SteffiLeeTV
At #FortHood awaiting @VP Mike Pence's remarks - he's been here observing training and is currently holding a veteran transition roundtable discussion. https://t.co/11OfdRMUZA
Original Tweet: https://twitter.com/SteffiLeeTV/status/1189197126229745664

MUST-READ STORIES
Stars and Stripes: 'You Are The Best Of Us,' Pence Tells Soldiers During Fort Hood Visit. AUSTIN, Texas - Vice President Mike Pence made a two-day stop at Fort Hood, Texas, where he met with soldiers and veterans, watched a tank training exercise and visited a memorial to the people who died in the Nov. 5, 2009 shooting at the Army base. "You come from the rest of us, but, make no mistake about it, you are the best of us," Pence said to about 1,000 soldiers and civilian personnel gathered in a 1st Cavalry Division aircraft hangar. He spoke for more than 20 minutes Tuesday morning in his culminating event at the base. His speech touched on several topics including the 77-year history of Fort Hood, Sunday's military operation that brought down Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and various ways that President Donald Trump's administration has benefitted the military. Read More: 'You Are The Best Of Us,' Pence Tells Soldiers During Fort Hood Visit

Corpus Christi Caller Times: Mike Pence in Texas: Vice President Rallies Soldiers, Praises Trump On Fort Hood. FORT HOOD - Vice President Mike Pence capped a rainy Tuesday morning on the nation's largest military installation with a speech to troops huddled inside a sprawling aircraft hanger that was both a morale-booster for the soldiers and a boost for the Trump administration's defense policies. "I think President Donald Trump is the best friend the armed forces ever had," the vice president said in front of a giant American flag that brought to mind the opening of the bio pic "Patton," which chronicled the World War II exploits of Gen. George S. Patton, who once served on the Central Texas post. Read More: Mike Pence in Texas: Vice President Rallies Soldiers, Praises Trump On Fort Hood

Richmond Times Dispatch: Pence Tells Troops In Texas That Terrorism Fight 'Goes On.' FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - Vice President Mike Pence used a stop at an Army post in Texas to praise U.S. military forces whose weekend raid left Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dead. Pence on Tuesday addressed troops at Fort Hood. In a patriotic message before a large U.S. flag, he said, "The fight against terrorism goes on." Pence offered greetings from President Donald Trump. He said Trump has "been working to make the strongest military in the history of the world." Read More: Pence Tells Troops In Texas That Terrorism Fight 'Goes On'

MUST-WATCH VIDEO

Clip: KXAN (NBC): Pence Visits Fort Hood

PHOTOS FROM THE DAY

The Vice President participates in a live fire training exercise and capability demonstration at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

The Vice President participates in a live fire training exercise and capability demonstration at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

The Vice President participates in a live fire training exercise and capability demonstration at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

The Vice President participates in a live fire training exercise and capability demonstration at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

The Vice President participates in a veterans transition roundtable discussion at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

The Vice President delivers remarks to service members and veterans at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

The Vice President delivers remarks to service members and veterans at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen

The Vice President greets a member of the U.S. Army at U.S. Army Fort Hood.
Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen


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