[BitWielder1]

Bull. The sense of safety has been eroding since 2008.
The troops know the administration does not have their back.

I believe the second amendment applies to soldiers too, but if they don't want to arm everybody who so chooses on a base, at least arm a core of certified, trusted and trained soldiers and personnel so at least someone can mount an IMMEDIATE defense in case of a crazy person or terrorist attack.
I'm sure the military are capable of figuring out how to do that.

[elcid1970]

A Quick Reaction Force of trusted always-armed soldiers would provide an immediate response. Excellent idea!