Moment of silence set for Ft. Hood victims

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Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has declared a moment of silence for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Ft. Hood victims.

The moment of silence is planned for 2:34 p.m. EST today (11:34 a.m. Pacific time) -- exactly 24 hours after the shooting in Texas.

All U.S. forces worldwide are being asked to participate.

A spokesman says Gates has no immediate plans to travel to Ft. Hood.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey and Army Secretary John McHugh arrived at the base today.

-- Associated Press