Obamas to attend Fort Hood memorial service

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks as he gives the closing remarks during the White House Tribal Nations Conference at the Department of Interior November 5, 2009 in Washington, DC. Obama spoke on the shootings a military installation at Ft. Hood, Texas earlier that day, which killed at least 12 people, saying his thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and the families of the fallen. (Alex Wong, Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama and the first lady will travel to Killeen, Texas, to meet with those most affected by the Fort Hood shootings.

The first couple will talk privately with families of those killed and with wounded soldiers and their families. Obama will then address the Fort Hood community during a memorial service.

The president and first lady will then meet with wounded soldiers at Darnall Army Medical Center before flying back to Washington.

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