The bad news is that he could be in big trouble for leaving without telling anyone why.
Fort Hood officials said in a news release Tuesday that Spc. Abram Salas II was declared missing on Wednesday, June 23 after failing to report for duty.
Fort Hood’s Department of Emergency Services worked with several agencies to launch an investigation, and were later able to locate him in the San Antonio area with the help of the San Antonio Police Department, Texas DPS, and the Killeen Police Department.
Salas II returned to his unit on Saturday, July 3 - about a week-and-a-half after going missing.
Changes in Fort Hood response to missing soldiers
and last updated 2021-06-28 20:10:09-04
This latest missing Fort Hood soldier situation has been handled a little differently than some cases that 25 News covered last year.
Another missing soldier has given Fort Hood the chance to show the community that they are truly changing when it comes to personnel.
Fort Hood gained national scrutiny after the news of Spc. Vanessa Guillenâs disappearance and death sparked a nation-wide out cry for change.
That coupled with the deaths of fellow soldiers Gregory Morales, whoâs remains were found while searching for Guillen, and Elder Fernandes, who died from apparent suicide last year, Fort Hood was put under the microscope and forced to change.
Family of missing soldier believes he is safe, wife paints a different picture
and last updated 2021-06-28 19:03:03-04
On Wednesday June 23, Fort Hood Soldier, Spc. Abram Salas II was reported missing after he failed to reporter to work that day.
Officials say the initial investigation appears that Salas left on his own, for unknown reasons and credible information says he may be in the San Antonio area.
Family members tell 25 News contact with Spc. Salas has been made. At this time, they believe, he is safe and unharmed, but still do not know his exact whereabouts. However, his wife paints a different picture.