Wisconsin Gov. Issues Order To Arm National Guard Troops

Wisconsin joins a handful of states that have moved to allow certain National Guard personnel to carry weapons following shootings at two military sites that are being investigated as domestic terrorism. “I am also directing Adjutant General Donald Dunbar to evaluate longer-term plans to ensure the safety of our service members”.

Wisconsin is joining six other states in arming on-duty National Guard members after last week’s deadly Chattanooga shootings.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Gov. Scott Walker’s top adviser says he welcomes the growing Republican presidential field and feels good about the money Walker has raised so far, even though it trails others.

According to Fox News, National Guard members are the rare exception of military personnel who can be armed off-base.

Asked why Gortney decided to make the changes, one official said that the military is “definitely concerned with homegrown violent extremists”, and that “an additional attack is always possible”.

The decision follows the attack on two military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee last week.

A spokesperson for the Wisconsin National Guard said Maj.

For security reason, Kucharek could not specify those initiatives, but said they have asked stations and facilities to implement additional random and unpredictable measures to make sure members, personnel, and visitors are safe.

Walker’s executive order does not apply to federal military recruitment centers like the Navy, Marines, Army, or Air Force.

“Our continued public trust lies among our trained first responders for the safety of the communities where we live and work”, he said in an emailed statement.

“If it could happen in Chattanooga, it could happen here”, said Beduhn, who works as a security guard.

Capt. Jim Stenger, a spokesman for the Marines’ 9th District, said the corps appreciates the support but doesn’t want citizens standing guard at offices.