One 'Tough Woman' Put An End To The Massacre At Fort Hood

By drodriguez Nov 09, 2009

As more news surfaces about the horrific massacre that took place in Fort Hood, Texas it is becoming clear that Sgt. Kimberly Munley is the hero in all of this. Many people were surprised to hear that a woman police officer was responsible for putting an end to Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s alleged attack on his fellow soldiers at a medical processing center. In the end it is being reported that 13 of Hasan’s victims were killed while up to 38 suffered injuries, including Munley who was hurt during the shootout but managed to shoot and wound Hasan 4 times.

Munley, 34-year-old mother of a 3-year-old daughter, has been described by Fort Hood’s commanding general, Lt. Gen Bob Cone, as a "trained, active first responder". Bryan Munley, Kimberly Munley’s brother-in-law told CNN, "There’s nothing that stands in her way. It completely makes sense that she did what she did. It was amazing. Without her, there would have been a lot more people killed."

Munley and her partner arrived on the scene within 3 minutes of getting the call. Cone has stated that, "The critical factor here was her quick response to the situation." Munley’s obvious skill and ability to act fast on her feet has raised the question of why military women are still not permitted to take part in direct ground combat.

The Center For Military Readiness has responded to those who protest the ban on women in combat by saying, "War is no time or place for ’social experiments’. The needs of themilitary - and the nation - must come first." According to a recent article in the Examiner an order put out by the Navy earlier this year clearly states that women are not to be assigned to any operations, "likely to result in being exposed to hostile fire." Hostile fire is just what police officerMunley exposed herself to when she entered the chaotic scene at Fort Hood and quickly diffused the entire situation saving many lives.

What do you think of the heroic actions of Kimberly Munley at Fort Hood?

Do you think Munley’s actions prove that the ban against women in combat should be lifted?

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by KerriHoran | lewisville, TX

Nov 09, 2009

Amen. I am in the Army, some time back I was aquainted with Sgt. Munley in a class we took together. Sgt. Munley is a petite, pretty little blonde who I spent two weeks chattering on about clothes, husbands, how challenging it can be to keep physically fit when genetics want you to be heavy, and our jobs. She showed amazing strength and I am proud to have been aquainted with her for the short time I was, but she is just one of many, many women in service in the military, police, EMS, or fire services that prove that the strength a woman pocesses is no less, and often greater than that of a man- it's not all about how much you can bench press.

by Lusadi | Wasilla, AK

Nov 09, 2009

I am very proud of what Sgt. Munley accomplished. She is a hero. I do not think that women should be on the front lines in combat. I do think that the army should allow their soldiers to carry side-arms with live rounds chambered. I also think they should have soldiers guarding the entrance to all of their bases, rather than private security firms.

by momagarry | MILWAUKEE, WI

Nov 09, 2009

SHe is truly a hero in my eyes:)

by GloWard | Grayson, GA

Nov 09, 2009

Thank you Sgt. Kimberly Munley! I will continue to pray for you and all of our honorable troops who serve our wonderful country. Your service has shown how the military is so very vital to our nation and keeping the peace not only here state side, but through out the world.