Posted on 07/18/2015 6:49:37 AM PDT by DCBryan1
ARKANSAS (KFSM) – Following the shooting death of four Marines in Chattanooga, Gov. Asa Hutchinson has authorized Arkansas National Guard Adjutant General Mark Berry to arm full-time military personnel.
The governor also ordered the Arkansas flag to be flown at half-staff on Monday (July 20), according to a news release.
“Our hearts break at the news of another senseless act of violence and terror, this time out of Chattanooga,” Governor Hutchinson said. “Our prayers go out to all the families of the victims, especially the family of Staff Sgt. David Wyatt of Russellville, one of Arkansas’s own.”
He continued, “I want to join in those who are calling for greater security at our recruiting stations and military installations. We’ve had numerous instances of attacks. Clearly they are a target, and for us to have unarmed military personnel makes no sense, which is why I am directing Major General Mark Berry to arm full-time personnel as he deems necessary at military installations.”
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Little Rock recruiting shooting of 2008 of PVT LONG-KIA and SPC Esalawagwa-WIA was the first terrorist attack since Obama took office, but was overshadowed in the media by the abortionist shooting of Dr. Tiller.
Ten bucks says that the Pentagon will countermand that order.
Asa made a conference call to all states with a military support of civilian operations MOUA and told them of his decision yesterday, and was quickly followed by OK Gov. Fallon. TX gov Perry and LA gov Jindal will follow soon. Acting LT Governors deferred decisions until they returned.
AR will probably let ADSW troops carry CHCL issued by AR State Police whist AGR troops will be issued firearms from armories.
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Perry is ex-gov of Texas, not the current gov.
That topic was brought up. If the president federalizes the Arkansas National Guard troops, the director of the Arkansas State police can deputize National Guard members as well as Sheriffs of their respective counties.
There is hope yet. Seems to be the first indication of taking back a State’s Rights, coupled with Louisiana and Texas governors standing with Religious Liberty . I’m looking for more states to follow suit and revolt against decisions made in Washington. We just might get back to a country ruled by the Constitution. Call and e-mail your governor to follow suit with these leaders.
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Might I politely offer that other states have taken up increased security measures, but done so less publicly.
I will be curious to see what MG Berry actually does with this authority. It’s more an authorization than an order as I read it.
“Ten bucks says that the Pentagon will countermand that order.”
I think it would depend on whether they’re on active duty as National Guard or active duty under DOD orders. If they’ve been activated doing state business then I think a governor can authorize them to be armed. If activated by the Feds, then the Feds get to set the rules. That’s my thinking anyway :)
Ten bucks says that the Pentagon will countermand that order.
I don’t believe the Pentagon can do that. Federal Troops are in a state with that state’s consent, I think. Perhaps someone will enlighten me if I am wrong.
Anyway, I’m calling on Gov. Rick Scott do the same.
More letters, please
That is correct. JAG corp officers are drawing up the authorization today since it is a drilled weekend MUTA 4 on Camp Robinson. First order of business is to make sure everyone has current DD – 21 firearms certificate. Second order of business is to identify those soldiers with current Arkansas State police concealed handgun carry licenses. Third order of business is to disseminate the authorization down to company commander levels.
It's just a question of whether Obola would want to make a "Federal case" (no pun intended) of this.Which,I'd wager,he would.
If push came to shove, the Gov could simply call forth the militia. POTUS has no authority over them. Just as a Sheriff could deputize an entire county of the law abiding/non-felon citizen if he wished.
Only when federalized.
Yes POTUS could of course issue an order.
Gov and TAG then simply do what they want for soldiers not in a federal status. AGR and Tech could get tricky. SAD is always an answer.
For those states with an SDF: AL, TX, GA, CA, MD, etc. The Fed’s have no control whatsoever. I expect someone will get a call from D.C., but I doubt the pres will try to over ride.
From Wikipedia:
The National Defense Authorization Act 2008 Pub.L. 110-181 Repeals provisions in section 1076 in Pub.L. 109-364 but still enables the President to call up the National Guard of the United States for active federal military service during Congressionally sanctioned national emergency or war.
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If I'm reading that right (and I hope I am), the President cannot federalize the National Guard without the approval of Congress.
Wow. Didn’t even know that! Will look into it! Thanks!
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