Washington - The Pentagon will hold a moment of silence on Friday to mourn the 13 victims of the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, an Army spokeswoman said. The moment of silence will take place at 2:34 EST (1934 GMT), Colonel Catherine Abbott said.
Secretary of the Army John M McHugh and General George Casey, the Army chief of staff, travelled to Fort Hood Friday morning and will hold an afternoon press conference, Abbott said.