FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FORT HOOD (Now designated Fort Cavazos), Texas — “With the passing of Gen. (Ret.) Robert Shoemaker, the Army and our Nation lost a decorated leader, mentor, advocate and friend.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and loved ones.  We should never forget his leadership during one of the most difficult times in our Nation’s history.”

 – Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer