INDIANAPOLIS | Indiana Gov. Mike Pence issued an executive order Saturday calling for the arming of National Guard personnel at all state guard facilities, including recruiting offices.
"In the wake of the attacks that claimed four United States Marines and one Navy sailor in Tennessee, I have directed the Indiana National Guard to take appropriate steps to enhance security at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting offices," Pence said in a statement issued Saturday. "I have also director Major General (Courtney) Carr, the adjutant general of the Indiana National Guard, to authorize the arming of military personnel at all Indiana National Guard facilities and recruiting storefronts in accordance with state and federal law."
The executive order directs several state agencies to assist the Indiana National Guard in implementing the policy in accordance with Indiana State law. Pence serves as commander in chief of the Indiana National Guard.
"As commander-in-chief of the Indiana National Guard, I will not permit our citizen-soldiers to remain unable to defend themselves and our citizens at facilities in our state," Pence said in the statement. "Hoosiers may be assured that those who have stepped forward to defend our state and nation will have the ability to defend themselves."
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