When a tragedy like this occurs, it sends a ripple effect through military families and towns across the country.

It's a somber mood at Ft. Leonard Wood and a lot of people are really in shock. The shootings in Texas definitely struck a nerve.

A lot of people at this post know Fort Hood very well.

"I was, wow. I was stationed there for awhile on Fort Hood. It's a pretty big installation. I was blown away by it," said Cornelius Lunsford.

One thing that's providing families stationed here with some relief is that today's shootings appear to be isolated to Fort Hood.

Ft. Leonard Wood's Director of Public Affairs Mike Warren says there is a set of criteria used to determine the current threat level. Using that criteria Warren says the security level has not changed.

Warren says people here are very concerned, very emotional. And those worries extend to civilians in the neighboring town of St. Robert, who may not be part of the military, but just by living here, the army runs through their blood.

Teacher Cathy Epperson adds, "I teach in a public school system here in Missouri and when I heard that this had happened around 1:30 p.m., I'm thinking, oh my goodness. Parents are not getting access to their children. The children are probably wondering what's happening."

Recreational activities on base are still open to the public. It's still early on, but it appears the shootings in Texas were sparked by the stress of going to war.

Post-traumatic stress is something we've heard a lot about as America fights the current wars.

We're told if soldiers are upset by the news and need to talk to a therapist, that help will be provided.