The recent Fort Stewart shooting—where a U.S. Army sergeant reportedly opened fire and wounded five fellow soldiers—adds to a troubling pattern of violent incidents on military installations across the country. From the 2009 Fort Hood massacre carried out by an Army psychiatrist, to the 2013 mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, and the 2019 Al-Qaeda–inspired attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola, these episodes have ranged from internal disputes to ideologically driven terrorism. Each highlights systemic vulnerabilities and underscores the ongoing need to bolster security, mental health resources, and threat detection within military communities