KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -- For some area vets, they say yesterday's Fort Hood shootings could have been avoided.

"I believe it would be very advisable to check on the backgrounds a little closer," said WWII Vet Alex Dumas.

"Dumas is a World War II vet, and even though he served decades ago, Dumas wouldn't have a problem today serving alongside someone of Muslim faith.

"If they put them in there with me, I"ll serve with them, yes I would.

World War II veteran Bernie Levenson has different feelings.

"I would have second thoughts with any of the Islamic people that have that background, yes," Levenson, said.

"It is unfortunate that there's a linkage there."

For Vietnam vet Charlie Harr, there wouldn't be any looking over his shoulder.

"If you were to go back and serve right now, would it have an effect on you? No, absolutely not. I served with people of many faiths and colors and places of origin, so no," said Harr.

Just like after 9-11, the Muslim community in Knoxville hopes that yesterdays incident at Fort Hood doesn't lead to racial profiling.

"There are always concerns that the FBI will come into mosques you know searching for, you know, terrorists or what have you," Layla Husain of the Knoxville Muslim Community told WVLT.

"I start out by condemning this attack."

That attack, very much apart of Friday worship, as area Muslims hope the act of one doesn't tarnish the Islamic faith as a whole.

Husain said "It's very unfortunate that these so-called Muslims commit these acts of hatred and violence in the name of religion, often times, so we really have to counteract that image and this perception that Muslims are violent people."