Soldiers from Fort Hood are patrolling the local school campuses in the Killeen Independent School District in Killeen, TX. With the image of America being one giant permanent warzone, soldiers and citizens alike are warming up to the idea of military policing the homeland.
Soldiers help with Cove ISD security - The Killeen Daily Herald
Soldiers help with Cove ISD security - The Killeen Daily Herald
“We are there as a safety presence,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Woody B. Carter. “We are there to help out and make sure the students and staff feel secure.”
Speaking Thursday, Carter said the battalion has been sending about 10 soldiers to the campus each day. Once there, they help teachers and provide escorts for students around campus and to the buses.
“I think it helps keeps everybody calm,” Carter said. “The students really feel safe and secure, despite the rumors. In the end, we really just want to be there and help.”