Recruiting
RECRUITING
The purpose of the TNSG is to provide a professional complement of personnel to support the Governor of the State of Tennessee and the Adjutant General by assisting the Tennessee Army National Guard as a force multiplier and by assisting civil authorities when requested providing a variety of services such as ceremonial, security, military funeral honors, and medical aid. The TNSG is regulated by the Tennessee State Code Annotated and serves only within the borders of the State.
Requirements to join:
* Must be a resident of the State of Tennessee
* Must be between age 16 and 66
* Must have high school diploma or GED
* Background check required
* Prior military service preferred, but not required*.
* Education requirements for commission
Commitment requirements:
* Drills are held 1 day a month
* Annual Training 3 days a year
* TO&E slots available for special-needs veterans
* No enlistment contracts
Currently the TNSG is looking for prior-service personnel who received an honorable discharge from any branch of U.S. military.
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Civilians will be considered, but only those in professional occupations such as attorney, physician, engineer, etc.
Headquarters, Headquarters Company (HHC) and 51st FSB Recruiter: MSG Ronald P. Regan, 615-641-1065, Nashville, TN
1st Regiment Recruiting Officer:
MAJ Mason Ezzell
Email Address: tmezzell@yourLSI.com
Mailing Address:
5334 Wildbrook Cir.
Memphis , TN 38120-2759
Phone Number: (901) 794-3032 ext. 101
(901) 378-2347 cell
Asst. Recruiting Officer: 2LT John Thompson
Email Address: ACSS@bellsouth.net
Mailing Address:
Phone Number: (901) 438-8957 cell
2nd Regiment Recruiting Officer:
COL George C. Arzente
Email Address: geolin@bellsouth.net
Phone Number: 931-216-9776
Mailing Address:
2nd Tennessee Regiment , HHC,
Tennessee State Guard
Houston Barracks
3041 Sidco Dr.
PO Box 41502
Nashville, TN 37204-1502
3rd Regiment Recruiting Officer:
MAJ Cullen Humphrey
Email Address: CTHUMPHREY@peoplepc.com
Mailing Address:
104 N. Hickory Lane, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
Phone Number: Home 865 482-4317
Cell 865 228-0752
4th Regiment Recruiting Officer:
SFC Jeffrey R. Hein
Email Address: sfcjeffhein@bellsouth.net
Mailing Address:
1801 S. Holtzclaw Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Phone Number: (423) 451-0053
Cell Number: (423) 314-6585