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canisters of methyl bromide across the u.s. virgin islands and shipping them off island. >> our thanks to sara for that report. turning to other news today, victims of a terrorist attack right here on american soil one that for years was officially labeled workplace violence by the pentagon finally received recognition for their ordeal. this morning, nearly six years after then army major nidal hasan opened fire at fort hood the u.s. army awarded purple hearts and civilian defense of freedom medals for the survivors and to the families of those who were killed. previously the purple heart was only awarded to service members who had been injured or killed in action but legislation recently expanded the criteria. now it includes those wounded or killed in attacks if the perpetrator had communicated with and was inspired by a foreign terrorist organization