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COL (ret) Singer,

Please excuse this cobbled together letter. It was a pleasure having dinner with you the other night. COL(Ret) Jacobs speech was cool but very late.

I am sorry that I will be out of town on the day of the legislative breakfast. The two pieces of legislation that I hope you discuss are the state bills and the one federal bill listed below. I have written both state and federal legislators with no positive results.

I enlisted in NJ’s State Guard about 6 years ago and shortly after that the New Jersey Naval Militia Joint Command was, ‘stood down’ (more on that later) to find out more about State guard Unit’s go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Defense_Forces

The Naval Militia Joint Command is made up of mostly veterans whose mission is to protect the state during any type of disaster.

On 9-11-01 I left my office and responded to the Mercer County Office of Emergency Management where I stayed for over 10 hours. (my enlistment went through after 9-11-01)
my shipmates -Ferried people between NJ and ‘ground zero’
-The Disaster Medical Assistance Team was deployed
-Our Chaplains responded, and provided assistance in Fishkill NY (where all of the evidence was sent)
-Our officers (with decades of experience) manned the Joint Operations Center –thereby freeing up young officers to do whatever young officers do.
-My unit guarded Earl Naval Base and I think they assisted in protecting the Nuclear power plants.

There are many reasons to be supportive of State Defense Forces. State Guards should be supported because they are cost effective.

Senate Bill S 1441 from the 2006-2007 legislative session had to be re introduced.* Identical Bill Number: “A4441    A2103) with the addition to the legislation in NJ that would grant a third ’state’ star to any TAG with an active State guard. Texas and Georgia have already done this.

Naval Militia Joint Command is made up of mostly veterans whose mission is to protect the state during any type of disaster. In World War II the State Guard protected the homeland while the Soldiers of the NJ National Guard protected freedom foreign shores. (It was a NJ National Guardsman who designed the gizmo that defeated the hedgerows in Normandy) Now the NJ National Guard is facing its largest call up since World War II. Luckily the NJ State Guard is highly trained and exceptionally experienced.

The Naval Militia Foundation supports the efforts of the 150 volunteers who responded during 9-11-01 and although the command may have ‘ruffled some feathers’ in its infancy it more than paid for itself when disaster struck. Many of those hard charging sailors and soldiers have continued to train to be better prepared for the next disaster.

This deployment is the largest deployment since World War II. During World War II NJ had a huge state guard.

In the event of a disaster NJ has Emergency Management Compacts with other states to provide assistance in the event of disaster. NJ should not have to depend on the NY State Guard in the event of disaster.
The deploying soldiers and airmen of NJ need to know that their families are protected by New Jersey’s own.

In the 1980′ Congress INSISTED that the Army provide updated equipment and training to the Army National Guard. That action led to the ability of the National Guard to ultimately be the ‘boots on the ground’ fighting force that it is now. The State Guard is lacking the same kind of recognition as the National Guard was. With out the congressionally mandated National Guard’s readiness there would have been a need for a draft.

During the Hurricane Katrina/Rita season the Texas State Guard was a major team member in housing victims: and when the Red Cross refused to man shelters in Louisiana their State Guard picked up the standard.

I also want at least 100 of my friends to enlist as soon as re-enlistment is reopened. (One of the future proposed missions for the Army State Guard is Livestock/ Pet rescue so the tragedy that happened down south does not happen here)

The legislation needs to go to a 2nd reading right away

this is an important issue to me, I realize that my persistence has been an Irritation to some, After World War I MG (rank awarded posthumously) Billy Mitchell (the father of the modern air force) raddled cages of the powerful for years lobbying and cajoling for a separate service. (He even predicted an attack on pearl harbor as early as 1925)… MG Mitchell made the mistake of making his point by disparaging his sister services; and people did not heed his warnings because of it. I will not make that mistake. NJ’s citizenry are protected well now. They will be better protected when the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command, made up of the Naval Militia and State Guard is re-stood up and manned similarly to the way it was the last time it was needed.

The Adjutant General has told me that there is a niche and a need for the state guard and he supports it. He has both previously and subsequently told me that Richard L. Cañas still has to make a recommendation to the governor in regards to the status of the State Guard. I am sure further legislation would aid in an affirmative recommendation.

From what I have gleaned from several sources, in order for the state guard to be re-stood up, more state legislation needs to be passed, federal assets need to be made available and more regulations need to be promulgated. I need your help in getting the legislation introduced and passed into law. HR 826 - STATE DEFENSE FORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT
which would also make federal assets available. As far as the ability to develop and implement regulations the NJ Naval Militia Foundation and the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command have enough attorneys (private practice, retired judges, government litigators that could generate enough regulations to satisfy the most stringent of mandarin’s.

I hope I can count on your support to help make sure New Jersey residents get the best protection possible.

HR 826 - STATE DEFENSE FORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

 
·        Our National Guard forces are deployed as an integral part of the Global War on Terrorism, leaving governors with fewer forces to defend and assist citizens in the event of terrorist attacks or natural disasters. 
 
·        The states that actively maintain these reserve, or state defense forces, have found that such forces provide outstanding benefits for National Guard training, mobilization assistance, family support, and post-mobilization assumption of the duties of deployed units. 
 
·        These forces constitute the most cost-effective force multiplier in our nation’s defense and homeland security efforts as a deep military reserve force dedicated entirely to Homeland Security within their respective states .·        However, the vagueness of current law has led to some confusion as to the degree of support the Department of Defense can provide. 
 
·        The State Defense Force Improvement Act seeks to clarify that these forces, while state-controlled, are an integral part of our nation’s homeland defense efforts.  This bill will ensure that these forces are available to the fullest extent that a governor chooses to employ them, and will establish a clear protocol on how they are to be coordinated with other Homeland Security efforts and the Department of Defense. 
 
The State Defense Force Improvement Act will:
 
·          Explicitly recognize and encourage state defense forces.
 
·          Authorize the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate homeland security efforts with and provide training to defense forces.
 
·          Authorize state defense forces to use DOD property  (National Guard) and equipment.
 
·          Allow state defense forces to receive surplus DOD equipment.
 
·          Ensure DOD is not liable for any accidents involving state defense personnel.
 
·          Ensure DOD is not responsible for any costs associated with the above provisions

To see what other states have been doing please see.

Texas State Guard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2CxPZLeOJg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbXHkifUB_E&feature=related

SC SDF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eLu7SS_Ik&feature=related

I also wrote a book on State Guard units. I plan to make the e-book version available for free. (http://www.lulu.com/njnavy)

The NJ National Guard has been mobilized in the Global War on Terrorism. NJ’s “Hometown Hero’s” need to be confident that their families left behind will be protected by a strong state guard. My point is that this issue should be done rapidly and not at the normal speed of government

Some of the members of the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command trained or trained with MG Rieth as he was coming up in the ranks and he turned out ok. The deployed troops should not have to wonder if their families will need to be rescued by NY Guardsmen via interstate compact agreement: Help make it possible for NJ State Guardsmen to respond to disasters by getting HR 826 Passed! Please co-sponsor it and also encourage our congressional delegation working on a similar bill.

Who better to protect the homeland….Veterans.

Sincerely,

Paul S. Kale

3/3/09

Jack McGreevey
C/O
Senator Joseph Vitale
569 Rahway Ave.
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Dear Jack,

It was nice to get a chance to chat with you on 2/26: I now have a better understanding of your concerns about the early formation of the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command.

What is left of the unit is a group of dedicated professionals.

Bill Devereux’s  (who was never affiliated with the NJNM-JC) alleged crimes turned out to be a great embarrassment to the department and the state of NJ (this is my own personal opinion-and of course he is innocent until proven guilty) yet despite that the department still carries out important functions.  ( “http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20081127_N_J__veterans_official_faked_record__officials_say.html” http://www.philly.com/inquirer/front_page/20081127_N_J__veterans_official_faked_record__officials_say.html)

My point is: Please don’t hold the mistakes of leadership against those who do important work.

When I was at the World War II memorial Dedication I ran into M.G. (Ret) Garratt and among other things I asked him were he had been and what he was up to.  He said that he was at home now.  I asked him why he hasn’t ‘come over with us’ and he said ,” Because no one has asked me”  M.G. Garratt was the  former 42nd Division commander who had his “boots on the Ground” at ground zero on and after 9-11-01 among his many other accomplishments he had direct experience in dealing with state guard units and he knows first hand how valuable they can be. (his bio from when he worked at DMAVA is Included-After he left DMAVA he went on to work for the Office of Counterterrorism)

The NJNM-JC is a force multiplier with capacities to handle much more than waterborne problems.  I often think of it like a “CERT Team on Steroids” A mix of first and military responders with the training and experience to carry on sustained missions (like Katrina/Rita) recovery.

I hope that you will help put the legislation in place that will enable the unit (which trains for free) to be re-stood-up. (see previous letter-enclosed)

Sincerely,

Paul S. Kale

On 2/14 I got to hang out with my friend Tasha and my favorite band http:www.schwubbybuzzer.com

Tasha and me

I hope all is going well.  This past weekend I went to the Monster Mania convention in Cherry Hill.  I ran into my favorite Director/producer. (Lloyd Kaufman) I bought his latest book Direct Your Own Damn Movie and then told him about a scrip that I have been researching (in preparation to writing). In which he would be the main character “how LLLoyd Kaufman changed the world” he asked me who I thought could play Lloyd Kaufman; I answered, “Dan Quayle” .  Lloyd then commented, ”just when I started to like you” then he went on to say that he thought that Rosie O’Donnel would be best to play him in the movie.  I spent most of the weekend reading a book for a correspondence course for work and then Lloyds book.

Jack McGreevey
C/O
Senator Joseph Vitale
569 Rahway Ave.
Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Dear Jack,

I hope that you will take the time to consider what I will be mentioning in this letter, as I need your help.

‘scuttlebutt’ has it that the same people that may have given you a hard time in the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command were the same ones that gave me a hard time—They are gone Now.

I wanted to enlist previous to 2001. My first application was ignored.  I then asked someone from DMAVA’s Public Affairs Office to brief Admiral Beard on what I wanted to do for the Naval Militia Joint Command as they were flying to Panama to bring the battleship back.  I got no response (I assume the briefing never happened.) I then contacted Captain Gierdet (then XO of the unit) and asked him about joining.  He later got back to me and said that I could be an ‘Honorary Member’ I then asked if I would be covered by workman’s comp if a wall fell in on me and he said ,”no” and that I should re-apply.  I sent in another application- heard nothing until I spoke with the 3rd Battalion on an unrelated matter: I asked him to look into the status of my application.  Shortly after I was told to report to Fort Dix.  One of the officers who were involved in the interview was discouraging, yet I accepted an appointment and have excelled ever since. My initial training was in Emergency Response to Terrorism and then I took the Train-the-Trainer courses. Once I enlisted I found that the majority of officers and NCO’s were professional and that they were constantly willing to learn skills to adapt to the new policies that were being developed in response to changing geo-political situations.

During the formation of the NJNM-JC many mistakes were made, but when crisis struck the unit was ready and performed with distinction.

On 9-11-01 I left my office and responded to the Mercer County Office of Emergency Management where I stayed for over 10 hours. (My enlistment went through after 9-11-01)
My shipmates -Ferried people between NJ and ‘ground zero’
-The Disaster Medical Assistance Team was deployed
-Our Chaplains responded, and provided assistance in Fishkill NY (where all of the evidence was sent)
-Our officers (with decades of experience) manned the Joint Operations Center –thereby freeing up young officers to do whatever young officers do.
-My unit guarded Earl Naval Base and I think they assisted in protecting the Nuclear power plants.

I wrote and e-mailed to Senator Turner asking her to re-introduce Senate Bill S1441 (which would help the Naval Militia Joint Command -the text of which is highlighted below)  I have gotten no response, other than the staff not knowing what the senator was going to do or not do, even after multiple visits to her office.

Dear Senator Turner,
Last October Ed Griffin and myself wrote to you about re-introducing S1441 and we have not heard back from your office as to weather you will me. Rather than try and figure what went wrong I will re-word and update my request to reflect current legislative actions. I certainly hope in this new era of change I can count on you to help me continue to serve to protect the state we live in. (As other states might not be so liberal to allow my minority group to serve in a military capacity.)
Thank you for your letter of September 26, 2008. I had forgotten that Senate Bill S 1441 from the 2006-2007 legislative session had to be re introduced. As you know I tried to work hard with Senator Inverso’s office to try and get the bill passed. I did my best to work with him because he introduced the bill; however, you are the Senator for my district and; as you know, Senator Inverso has retired. Please introduce another version of S1441 with the same language as the bill that made it out of committee. With the addition of provisions of a third ’state’ star to any NJ Adjutant General with an active State guard. Texas and Georgia have already done this in their respective states.
And under current law there is a possibility of draft in NJ: Any able bodied Male OR Female [the law was changed from referring to specifically males to citizens] between the ages of 18 and 45 may be drafted and required to perform service to the state with or without pay in the unorganized militia. There needs to be a codicil in the law that requires that the governor exhausts the assets of the state guard [organized militia] before drafting a citizen into the unorganized militia.
From what I have gleaned from several sources, in order for the state guard to be re-stood up, more state legislation needs to be passed, federal assets need to be made available and more regulations need to be promulgated. I need your help in getting the legislation introduced and passed into law. I am going to ask my federal representatives to co-sponcor The State Defense force Improvement Act “The section would amend section 109 of title 32, United States Code, to make federal assets available to State Guard units which would also make federal assets available. As far as the ability to develop and implement regulations the NJ Naval Militia Foundation and the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command have enough attorneys (private practice, retired judges, government litigators that could generate enough regulations to satisfy the most stringent of mandarin’s.
The NJ Naval Militia Joint Command is the only military organization in NJ with a state mission that I can belong to, it ‘levels the playing field’ for me. I hope I can count on your support to help make sure New Jersey residents get the best protection possible. (other states have also brought in millions of FEDERAL HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT MONIES INTO THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES VIA THEIR STATE GUARDS)
–Paul

I am extremely disappointed in the inaction of my legislator I am hoping that you can help get the legislation written and passed.  If you still have reservations about the viability of my unit I am sure Col. (Ret) Conner (President of the NJ-Chapter USMC Reserve Association) and myself could come up and answer any additional concerns.

Also the unit does not need any funding; it is why we have the Naval Militia Foundation.

During the last legislative session Senator Turner told me that she would co-prime- sponsor the previous bill if the appropriation was removed: I contacted Senator Inverso’s office and he agreed to remove the appropriation. The bill made it out of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee but was not voted on. I have found that if I need something done right and quickly I usually have to ask a Marine; hence this letter to you.

Semper Vigilance (3rd Battalion Moto)
Semper Fidelis

Paul S. Kale

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The Honorable Rush Holt
50 Washington Rd.?West Windsor, NJ 08550

Dear  Congressman Holt ,

I am writing to ask you to draft and sponsor a house version of   HR 826.

HR 826 - STATE DEFENSE FORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

·        Our National Guard forces are deployed as an integral part of the Global War on Terrorism, leaving governors with fewer forces to defend and assist citizens in the event of terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

·        The states that actively maintain these reserve, or state defense forces, have found that such forces provide outstanding benefits for National Guard training, mobilization assistance, family support, and post-mobilization assumption of the duties of deployed units.

·        These forces constitute the most cost-effective force multiplier in our nation’s defense and homeland security efforts as a deep military reserve force dedicated entirely to Homeland Security within their respective states .·        However, the vagueness of current law has led to some confusion as to the degree of support the Department of Defense can provide.

·        The State Defense Force Improvement Act seeks to clarify that these forces, while state-controlled, are an integral part of our nation’s homeland defense efforts.  This bill will ensure that these forces are available to the fullest extent that a governor chooses to employ them, and will establish a clear protocol on how they are to be coordinated with other Homeland Security efforts and the Department of Defense.

The State Defense Force Improvement Act will:

·          Explicitly recognize and encourage state defense forces.

·          Authorize the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate homeland security efforts with and provide training to defense forces.

·          Authorize state defense forces to use DOD property  (National Guard) and equipment.

·          Allow state defense forces to receive surplus DOD equipment.

·          Ensure DOD is not liable for any accidents involving state defense personnel.

·          Ensure DOD is not responsible for any costs associated with the above provisions

On 9-11-01 I left my office and responded to the Mercer County Office of Emergency Management where I stayed for over 10 hours. (my enlistment went through after 9-11-01)
my shipmates -Ferried people between NJ and ‘ground zero’
-The Disaster Medical Assistance Team was deployed
-Our Chaplains responded, and provided assistance in Fishkill NY (where all of the evidence was sent)
-Our officers (with decades of experience) manned the Joint Operations Center –thereby freeing up young officers to do whatever young officers do.
-My unit guarded Earl Naval Base and I think they assisted in protecting the Nuclear power plants.

There are many reasons to be supportive of State Defense Forces. State Guards should be supported because they are cost effective.

I enlisted in NJ’s State Guard about 6 years ago and shortly after that the New Jersey Naval Militia Joint Command was, ‘stood down’ (more on that later) to find out more about State guard Unit’s go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Defense_Forces

The Naval Militia Joint Command is made up of mostly veterans whose mission is to protect the state during any type of disaster.

To see what other states have been doing please see.

Texas State Guard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2CxPZLeOJg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbXHkifUB_E&feature=related

SC SDF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eLu7SS_Ik&feature=related

I also wrote a book on State Guard units.  I plan to make the e-book version available for free.  (http://www.lulu.com/njnavy)

The NJ National Guard has been mobilized in the Global War on Terrorism.  NJ’s “Hometown Hero’s” need to be confident that their families left behind will be protected by a strong state guard.  My point is that this issue should be done rapidly and not at the normal speed of government

Senator, Some of the members of the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command trained or trained with MG Rieth as he was coming up in the ranks and he turned out ok.  The deployed troops should not have to wonder if their families will need to be rescued by NY Guardsmen via interstate compact agreement: Help make it possible for NJ State Guardsmen to respond to disasters by getting HR 826 Passed! Please co-sponsor it and also encourage our congressional delegation working on a similar bill.

Sincerely,

Paul S. Kale

Senator Bob Menendez
208 White Horse Pike, Suite 18?Barrington, New Jersey 08007

Dear  Senator Menendez ,

I am writing to ask you to co-sponsor HR 826.

HR 826 - STATE DEFENSE FORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

·        Our National Guard forces are deployed as an integral part of the Global War on Terrorism, leaving governors with fewer forces to defend and assist citizens in the event of terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

·        The states that actively maintain these reserve, or state defense forces, have found that such forces provide outstanding benefits for National Guard training, mobilization assistance, family support, and post-mobilization assumption of the duties of deployed units.

·        These forces constitute the most cost-effective force multiplier in our nation’s defense and homeland security efforts as a deep military reserve force dedicated entirely to Homeland Security within their respective states .·        However, the vagueness of current law has led to some confusion as to the degree of support the Department of Defense can provide.

·        The State Defense Force Improvement Act seeks to clarify that these forces, while state-controlled, are an integral part of our nation’s homeland defense efforts.  This bill will ensure that these forces are available to the fullest extent that a governor chooses to employ them, and will establish a clear protocol on how they are to be coordinated with other Homeland Security efforts and the Department of Defense.

The State Defense Force Improvement Act will:

·          Explicitly recognize and encourage state defense forces.

·          Authorize the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate homeland security efforts with and provide training to defense forces.

·          Authorize state defense forces to use DOD property  (National Guard) and equipment.

·          Allow state defense forces to receive surplus DOD equipment.

·          Ensure DOD is not liable for any accidents involving state defense personnel.

·          Ensure DOD is not responsible for any costs associated with the above provisions

On 9-11-01 I left my office and responded to the Mercer County Office of Emergency Management where I stayed for over 10 hours. (my enlistment went through after 9-11-01)
my shipmates -Ferried people between NJ and ‘ground zero’
-The Disaster Medical Assistance Team was deployed
-Our Chaplains responded, and provided assistance in Fishkill NY (where all of the evidence was sent)
-Our officers (with decades of experience) manned the Joint Operations Center –thereby freeing up young officers to do whatever young officers do.
-My unit guarded Earl Naval Base and I think they assisted in protecting the Nuclear power plants.

There are many reasons to be supportive of State Defense Forces. State Guards should be supported because they are cost effective.

I enlisted in NJ’s State Guard about 6 years ago and shortly after that the New Jersey Naval Militia Joint Command was, ‘stood down’ (more on that later) to find out more about State guard Unit’s go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Defense_Forces

The Naval Militia Joint Command is made up of mostly veterans whose mission is to protect the state during any type of disaster.

To see what other states have been doing please see.

Texas State Guard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2CxPZLeOJg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbXHkifUB_E&feature=related

SC SDF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eLu7SS_Ik&feature=related

I also wrote a book on State Guard units.  I plan to make the e-book version available for free.  (http://www.lulu.com/njnavy)

The NJ National Guard has been mobilized in the Global War on Terrorism.  NJ’s “Hometown Hero’s” need to be confident that their families left behind will be protected by a strong state guard.  My point is that this issue should be done rapidly and not at the normal speed of government

Senator, Some of the members of the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command trained or trained with MG Rieth as he was coming up in the ranks and he turned out ok.  The deployed troops should not have to wonder if their families will need to be rescued by NY Guardsmen via interstate compact agreement: Help make it possible for NJ State Guardsmen to respond to disasters by getting HR 826 Passed! Please co-sponsor it and also encourage our congressional delegation working on a similar bill.

Sincerely,

Paul S. Kale

Dear  Senator Lautenberg,

I am writing to ask you to co-sponsor HR 826.

HR 826 - STATE DEFENSE FORCE IMPROVEMENT ACT

·        Our National Guard forces are deployed as an integral part of the Global War on Terrorism, leaving governors with fewer forces to defend and assist citizens in the event of terrorist attacks or natural disasters.

·        The states that actively maintain these reserve, or state defense forces, have found that such forces provide outstanding benefits for National Guard training, mobilization assistance, family support, and post-mobilization assumption of the duties of deployed units.

·        These forces constitute the most cost-effective force multiplier in our nation’s defense and homeland security efforts as a deep military reserve force dedicated entirely to Homeland Security within their respective states .·        However, the vagueness of current law has led to some confusion as to the degree of support the Department of Defense can provide.

·        The State Defense Force Improvement Act seeks to clarify that these forces, while state-controlled, are an integral part of our nation’s homeland defense efforts.  This bill will ensure that these forces are available to the fullest extent that a governor chooses to employ them, and will establish a clear protocol on how they are to be coordinated with other Homeland Security efforts and the Department of Defense.

The State Defense Force Improvement Act will:

·          Explicitly recognize and encourage state defense forces.

·          Authorize the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate homeland security efforts with and provide training to defense forces.

·          Authorize state defense forces to use DOD property  (National Guard) and equipment.

·          Allow state defense forces to receive surplus DOD equipment.

·          Ensure DOD is not liable for any accidents involving state defense personnel.

·          Ensure DOD is not responsible for any costs associated with the above provisions

On 9-11-01 I left my office and responded to the Mercer County Office of Emergency Management where I stayed for over 10 hours. (my enlistment went through after 9-11-01)
my shipmates -Ferried people between NJ and ‘ground zero’
-The Disaster Medical Assistance Team was deployed
-Our Chaplains responded, and provided assistance in Fishkill NY (where all of the evidence was sent)
-Our officers (with decades of experience) manned the Joint Operations Center –thereby freeing up young officers to do whatever young officers do.
-My unit guarded Earl Naval Base and I think they assisted in protecting the Nuclear power plants.

There are many reasons to be supportive of State Defense Forces. State Guards should be supported because they are cost effective.

I enlisted in NJ’s State Guard about 6 years ago and shortly after that the New Jersey Naval Militia Joint Command was, ‘stood down’ (more on that later) to find out more about State guard Unit’s go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_Defense_Forces

The Naval Militia Joint Command is made up of mostly veterans whose mission is to protect the state during any type of disaster.

To see what other states have been doing please see.

Texas State Guard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2CxPZLeOJg&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbXHkifUB_E&feature=related

SC SDF

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eLu7SS_Ik&feature=related

I also wrote a book on State Guard units.  I plan to make the e-book version available for free.  (http://www.lulu.com/njnavy)

The NJ National Guard has been mobilized in the Global War on Terrorism.  NJ’s “Hometown Hero’s” need to be confident that their families left behind will be protected by a strong state guard.  My point is that this issue should be done rapidly and not at the normal speed of government

Senator Lautenberg joined members of the New Jersey National Guard’s 1-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion and their families at Trenton’s War Memorial as they prepared to leave for Iraq.  This is the second 12-month tour to Iraq for the 300-member battalion, which was last in Iraq three years ago.  (January 25, 2009)

Senator, Some of the members of the NJ Naval Militia Joint Command trained or trained with MG Rieth as he was coming up in the ranks and he turned out ok.  The deployed troops should not have to wonder if their families will need to be rescued by NY Guardsmen via interstate compact agreement: Help make it possible for NJ State Guardsmen to respond to disasters by getting HR 826 Passed! Please co-sponsor it and also encourage our congressional delegation working on a similar bill.

Sincerely,

Paul S. Kale