Press Releases

U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) released the following statement after a military vehicle overturned during a training exercise at Fort Polk Joint Readiness Training Center early Wednesday morning killing one Army Reservist and injuring others:

“We are saddened to hear of the tragic training accident that took the life of one of our soldiers. Every single member of our military, whether here at home or abroad, makes immeasurable sacrifices in service to our nation. We pray for Staff Sgt. Hess’ family and friends and for the quick recovery of those who were injured. We owe all of our service members a debt we can never repay.”