Posted on May 22, 2016
Upon leaving the military, how many of you plan on joining a local militia?
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Are you talking about a State sanctioned group (Such as the Tennessee State Guard)? Or are you talking a bunch of liquored up rednecks in daddy's hand-me-down BDU's with shotguns and rebel flags?
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LTC Stephen C.
I see where you currently serve in the Tennessee State Guard, MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P, so I assume your interview experience was dissimilar to mine and your service there has been more rewarding. I interviewed with the TSG when I retired in 1998, and I was really disappointed with facilities, equipment and their expectations of me. All they really said was they'd make me a full colonel on the spot. I said that wasn't really my interest or goal, but they really didn't offer much more.
Perhaps your MOS allows you to make a more fulfilling contribution.
Perhaps your MOS allows you to make a more fulfilling contribution.
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MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P
LTC Stephen C. - I am still part of the State Guard. I'm in the 61st Medical attached to 2nd Battalion 3rd Regiment. It's been a challenge for sure. We are woefully understaffed, under-equipped, under-utilized, and receive no funding from the State. Plus, for several years, we've had senior Officers and NCOs who have viewed the Guard as nothing more than a "Good Ole Boys" club and a chance to relive their perceived glory of Active Duty.
Fortunately, at least in the 3rd, we're trying to fix some of what's broken. We are slowly building a strong cadre of dedicated NCOs who are trying to breath some life into the organization. Only time will tell if we are successful or not.
Fortunately, at least in the 3rd, we're trying to fix some of what's broken. We are slowly building a strong cadre of dedicated NCOs who are trying to breath some life into the organization. Only time will tell if we are successful or not.
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Not me. Many of these militias are not filled with rational thinking people.
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