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Enlisted into 1st Cavalry Division, 1973. OCS 1976, back to 1CD. Joined Texas Army National Guard in 1991. Called back to active duty 2004, retired 2012. 10 years commissioned, 24 years enlisted.

All of my artillery units were nuclear capable or nuclear only. Almost all unit members were in the Personnel Reliability Program. The infantry guarding my Pershing missiles carried loaded M16s. I trained my soldiers thoroughly on the use of force. I'd trust any of them.

MG Nichols, Texas Adjutant General, has issued a policy clarifying that Texas National Guardsmen who have an LTC can carry in uniform.

Maybe the artillery is different, but I don't even know any officers who are against enlisted soldiers carrying their firearms.