Mississippi National Guard to move 10 recruiting offices

Abdulazeez first opened fire at a military recruiting center in Chattanooga before traveling to another military facility a few miles away, where the four Marines and the gunman were killed.

“Governor Bentley believes that National Guardsmen should be armed when on state active duty”, according to a statement from the governor’s office.

Glenn enlisted during the Gulf War buildup in 1990 and was honorably discharged after eight years with the U.S. Army Reserves and Army National Guard, including with the 1460th Transportation Company headquartered in Midland.

“At this point we’re not changing anything”, said Eric Durr, a New York National Guard spokesman.

Mississippi National Guard recruiters at 10 storefront locations across Mississippi are moving to more secure sites following the shootings at two Tennessee recruiting centers last week. Other states, including Alabama, New York and Illinois, stepped up security at recruitment centers. He has announced planned legislation requiring full-time personnel to be armed to protect themselves.

Similar moves have been seen in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Indiana.

The question on everyone’s mind is if things have been different if they had been allowed to be armed.

“I want to join in those who are calling for greater security at our recruiting stations and military installations”.

Moss said the soldiers and airmen of the ONG deeply appreciate Gov. Fallin’s decision to allow them to take measures for additional security.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter requested recommendations on how to better protect service members by the end of last week, Cook said.