Army Calls On Public To Help In Search For Missing Fort Hood Soldier Sgt. Elder Fernandes

An entrance to Ford Hood in Fort Hood, Texas, in a 2016 file photograph. Drew Anthony Smith/Getty Images

The U.S. Army on Aug. 20 issued a missing soldier alert and called on the public to help in the search for Sgt. Elder Fernandes.

Fort Hood officials said in their alert, which was issued on Twitter, “We are actively searching to locate him and continue to stay in touch with his Family, friends, and law enforcement. Our primary concern is to ensure his safety and wellbeing.”