The Pentagon has confirmed approval for the execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, who carried out a deadly shooting at Fort Hood military base in Texas. Following his court-martial conviction, Hasan was sentenced to death for the massacre that resulted in 13 fatalities and 32 wounded personnel. The approved execution method involves firing squad, marking a significant military justice decision under the new administration's policies regarding capital punishment for severe military crimes.

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