State Rep Rick Womick Appointed to Rank of Lt. Colonel in the TN State Guard

Feb 01, 2014 at 06:30 pm by bryan


State Representative Rick Womick (R–Rockvale) was appointed this week to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Tennessee State Guard during an official swearing-in ceremony that took place in Nashville.

The appointment, which was made by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, bestows upon Representative Womick all of the duties required upon him as an officer of the State Guard, including responding to any calls by the Governor for assistance with disaster relief, humanitarian causes, medical support, and assisting the National Guard and other branches of military to ensure the well-being and safety of the citizenry of Tennessee.

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Currently, the Tennessee State Guard is headquartered in Nashville and consists of approximately 500 personnel.

“It is an honor to be a part of such an awesome group of committed volunteers who are selflessly dedicating their time and service to their fellow Tennessee citizens.”

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