Brandon Williams: “I would like to take this time to recognize and honor Fort Hood on its 75th anniversary on Monday, September 18, 2017.…”

“I would like to take this time to recognize and honor Fort Hood on its 75th anniversary on Monday, September 18, 2017. Representing Fort Hood--one of the largest military bases in the world--is the greatest honor I have as the Representative of Texas' 25th Congressional District. Known as The Great Place, it is the gold standard for the U.S. Army. It is composed of some of the bravest and most selfless people we have in this country. Located near Killeen, this 340-square-mile installation is invaluable to the local community. Home to approximately 140,000 people, this post provides economic relief by fostering over 12,000 civilian jobs. In a time where our country is finally recovering from financial turmoil, job opportunities are essential for the growth of this Nation. As a true treasure of Texas, this small but powerful area affects the entire State by contributing $35.4 billion to the Texas economy. Fort Hood is committed to those of us who are lucky enough to call it the Lone Star State, by providing the most employees on a single site in the State of Texas. When it comes to our Nation's national security, Fort Hood does not shy away. Since 2003, this post deployed and redeployed more than 852,000 soldiers overseas. Fort Hood is made up of some of the finest soldiers I have ever had the opportunity to meet, and I would like to congratulate The Great Place on reaching its diamond anniversary--75 years.…”