Mississippi State Guard

[1][2] The MSSG was initially established by executive order during World War II, after Mississippi National Guard units were called to federal active duty.The Mississippi State Guard first came into being in the early part of 1941, by Executive Order of Governor Paul B. Johnson.[4] The MSSG is a military reserve organization tasked with supplementing the forces of the MSARNG or MSANG when ordered by the Governor and/or Adjutant General of the State of Mississippi.While its primary mission is to assist in coping with man-made or natural disaster, the MSSG trains to be ready to meet any assignment.All commissioned officer appointments and or promotions must be approved by the Adjutant General and the Governor of Mississippi.

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