Pentagon Approves Firing Squad Execution for 2009 Fort Hood Shooter

The coverage reports on the Pentagon's announcement that a U.S. Army major convicted in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting will be executed by firing squad. It summarizes the attack, the approval chain, and the inmate's status on military death row.

■ 2009 Fort Hood shooting
- Nadal Hassan, a U.S. Army psychiatrist, fatally shot 13 unarmed soldiers and injured 32 at a crowded medical building.
- The attack is described as the deadliest non-combat attack on a U.S. military base.
- Hassan admitted in court to being the gunman and said he believed he was protecting Muslims in the Taliban in Afghanistan.

■ Execution approval and context
- Pentagon spokesperson Shawn Parnell announced that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegsath recommended the execution and President Donald Trump approved it.
- According to the Pentagon, it would be the first military execution by firing squad since the end of World War II.
- Hassan is one of four inmates on the U.S. military's death row, and a military execution requires approval from the U.S. president.

The coverage is suited for viewers seeking a concise update on this military justice case and its procedural background. It presents reported facts and official statements, but does not provide broader legal analysis or debate.