1. Building Healthy Military Communities (BHMC) Pilot
State Overview
Mississippi
LTC Deidre D. Smith
Director of Outreach Services, MSNG
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2. The Adjutant General of Mississippi
State Overview
The Mississippi National Guard provides trained and ready forces to accomplish mission requirements for State, Homeland Defense, and National Security and contributes to the Communities in which we live, work, and serve.
Our citizen Soldiers and Airmen have served our great state with pride since 1778 and are proud to call the Magnolia State home.
The Mississippi National Guard possesses a diverse workforce committed to protecting America and the State from Corinth to the Coast.
Thousands within our talented force have unparalleled experience both stateside and abroad. Over the past decade-plus, our men and women have served in several combat and peacekeeping operations and during numerous state emergencies here at home. On each occasion, they have been “Always Ready and Always There” and made us all proud! Our people, units, facilities and equipment are exceptional. Our team and can-d attitude and spirit are second to none.
Maj. Gen. Janson D. Boyles
The Adjutant General of Mississippi
Shoulder to Shoulder

3. Serving MS and the Nation
The MSNG is a relevant and ready force that stands ready to deploy for any contingency in Mississippi and abroad.
The Guard is the state’s largest employer with approximately 12,500 Soldiers and Airmen representing all parts of MS.
Our membership represents men and women from all walks of life in various professions.
They represent the most diverse workforce in the state with a minority percentile of 35%.
The MSNG possesses the highest educated workforce in the state.
The Guard is exemplified by its quality workforce, but also helps the state’s economy.
In fiscal year 2015, $488 million federal dollars were allocated for the MSNG / $8.5 in state (approximate figures)
Currently Deployed:
Approximately 130 Soldiers and Airmen, both stateside and abroad.
Whether it’s a tornado or hurricane, or contingency operations in the Middle East, the MSNG continues to answer the call for duty at home and across the world. Our joint Air and Army National Guard team is highly, trained, well educated, and dedicated to duty in peacetime and war.
Always Ready, Always There

4. Major Units & Facilities
1 Theater Aviation Support Maintenance Group, Gulfport (1 of only four in the entire Army inventory)
1 Special Forces Battalion (Airborne), Jackson
Regional Counter-Drug Training, Meridian
Regional Sustainment Readiness Site, Camp Shelby
3 Army Aviation Support Facilities, Jackson, Meridian, Tupelo
13 Field Maintenance Shops
Combined Support Maintenance Shop, Camp Shelby
Unit Training Equipment Stop, Camp McCain
Maneuver & Training Equipment Storage Site, Camp Shelby
Regional Training Institute Schools, Camp Shelby
Youth Challenge Program, Camp Shelby
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum, Camp Shelby
Joint Force
Headquarters, MSNG
Jackson, Miss.
168th Engineer Brigade
Vicksburg. Miss.
66th Troop Command
Jackson, Miss.
47th Civil Support Team
Flowood. Miss.
184th Expeditionary
Sustainment Command Laurel, Miss.
-- The Mississippi National Guard possesses an impressive force structure which offers a variety of strong options for state emergency and federal mobilization support.
-- Our units and facilities cover the entire Magnolia State for Corinth to the Coast and Vicksburg to Meridian.
172nd Airlift Wing
Flowood, Miss..
Camp Shelby
Joint Forces
Training Center,
Camp Shelby, Miss.
155th Armored
Brigade Combat Team
Tupelo, Miss.
Camp McCain Training Center
Elliott, Miss.
Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center Gulfport, Miss.
186th Air Refueling Wing Meridian, Miss.
From Corinth to the Coast and Vicksburg to Meridian

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150th Brigade Engineer Battalion stands up
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6. Taking the Fight to the Enemy Abroad
Since 2002, more than 20,000 Magnolia Soldiers and Airmen deployed in support of military contingency operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
We have one Silver Star recipient and more than 1,000 Bronze stars have been awarded to our Guardsmen since Twelve of those have been with Valor.
The MSNG has the most combat veterans today since World War II and Korea.
Serving Forward

7. MSNG Responds to Natural Disasters
MSNG State Missions:
Tupelo & Louisville tornadoes (2014)
Tropical Storm Karen (2013)
Hurricane Isaac (2012)
Mississippi River Flooding (2011)
Smithville tornado (2011)
Yazoo City tornado (2010)
Gulf Oil Spill (2010)
Hurricane Katrina (2005)
Since 2005, MSNG Soldiers and Airmen have responded to numerous state emergencies. The MSNG uses cutting edge technology – such as the Mississippi Wireless Network to connect with its civilian, federal, and military partners during emergencies.
Saving Lives, Protecting Property

8. State Partnership Program MSNG CounterDrug Task Force
Friends & Communities
State Partnership Program
The State Partnership Program establishes enduring relationships with partner nations of strategic value.
Promotes national objectives, stability, partner capacity, and better understanding and trust.
The MSNG began its partnership with Bolivia in 1999 and Uzbekistan in 2012.
MSNG CounterDrug Task Force
Coalition of National Guard members, law enforcement agencies, and local communities combatting drugs and drug-related violence.
The MSNG provides high-quality military personnel and equipment to support federal, state, and local dreg LEAs as well as community-based organizations.
The Mississippi National Guard currently maintains State Partnership Program relationships with Uzbekistan and Bolivia. Our force’s mission is to establish and sustain enduring relationships with partner nations of strategic value in conjunction with National Security Strategy, National Military Strategy, Department of State
and Combatant Command Theater Security Cooperation guidance to promote national objectives, stability, partner capacity, better understanding and trust. The Mississippi National Guard’s partnership with Bolivia began in 1999 and work with Uzbekistan commenced in February This low-cost program is administered by the National Guard Bureau, guided by State Department foreign policy goals, and executed by the state adjutants general in support of combatant commander and U.S. Chief of Mission security cooperation objectives and Department of Defense policy goals.
The Mississippi National Guard CounterDrug Program is a vital member of a coalition of National Guard members, law enforcement agencies, and local communities, which are involved in a multi-front battle against drugs and drug-related violence. The mission of the program is to provide high-quality military personnel and equipment to support federal, state, and local drug LEAs as well as community-based organizations that work to reduce the demand for drugs. The MS CDTF currently consists of Army National Guard Soldiers and Air National Guard Airmen on full-time active duty status in accordance with Title 32, Section 112, United States Code. These Soldiers and Airmen are from National Guard units throughout the state and perform CounterDrug duties in a support role. Personnel strength increases during marijuana eradication season or for special mission support.
Working Together for Stability

9. Mississippi Overview
The Mission of the Mississippi National Guard is to provide protection of life and property, and uphold the preservation of peace, order and public safety for the citizens of Mississippi, under the leadership and control of the governor. 
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10. MS DoD/VA Asset Mapping
DoD/VA Support Services:
ARNG: Family Assistance Centers - # 7
ANG: Airman and Family Readiness Centers - # 2
USAR: Army Strong Community Centers - # ?
US Army:
Army Community Service Center - # 0
Army OneSource Community Coordinator - # 0
USAREC: Soldier & Family Assistance Prg Mgrs - #0
Navy: Fleet & Family Support Centers - # 1
Air Force: Air Force Community Service Center - #1
Marine Corps:
Marine Cops Community Services - # 0
Marine for Life Regional Network Coordinator - #
Marine For Life Representatives - # 0
Coast Guard: Office of Work Life (Family Support) - # 0
OSD:
Military OneSource Coordinator - # 1
Military & Family Life Consultants - # 4
Personal Financial Counselors - # 0
VA:
VA Hospitals - # 2
Vet Centers - # 2
MyVA Community - # 1
Directions:
Attach a State specific map with locations of DoD assets identified with unique symbols for those your state has.
Delete from list any resource not available in your state.
Add DoD/VA additional resources if not listed.
The Soldier and Family Assistance (SFA) Program Manager
Fleet & Family Support Centers:
Marine for Life:
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Air National Guard A&FRPM
Army National Guard FAC
State JFHQ’s

11. State & NG Demographics Mississippi
Total Number of
Army
Air Force
Marine Corp Reserves
Navy Reserves
Coast Guard Reserves
ARNG
USAR
ANG
Reserves
Military Members
9,755
1,861
2,631
1,391 71
769
147
Family Members
4,033
674
1,524
785 20
469 72
Child & Youth
7,938
1,507
2,805
1,493 21
995
105
Reserve Component
Total Number of
Army
Air Force
Marines Corps
Navy
Coast Guard
Military Members
470
5,773
507
2,598
281
Family Members
380
2,202
149
1,248
161
Child & Youth
929
3,492
219
2,159
258
Active Component
Directions:
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Reserve Component
Active Component
All info found on DMDC
Enter total number of all veterans in your state.
Total Number of Veterans: 220,389
Sources: DMDC Report May 2016
DVA Web Site Jun 2012

12. MSNG Outreach Structure
Yellow Ribbon and Resiliency Program (YRRP)
Family Assistance Center (FAC)
Family Readiness Support Assistant (FRSA)
Child and Youth Support Specialist (CYSS)
Strong Bonds (SB)
Resiliency, Risk Reduction, Suicide Prevention (R3SP)
Sexual Harassment/Assault Response Program (SHARP)
Employment Services (ESGR/H2H)
Casualty Operations and Military Funeral Honors (CASOPS/MTF)
Education Services
Directions:
A organizational chart of how your state’s outreach/family programs is structured.

13. MSNG Outreach Initiatives
State Youth Councils
Community Job Fairs
Child and Youth Sponsored events
Youth Challenge Academy
Volunteer Opportunities
Support of local charities
Support of Veteran’s Service Organizations
Educational presentations for Suicide Prevention and SARC/ SHARP
Suicide prevention education and awareness
Directions:
List any state or community initiatives active in your state.
Include a brief overview/explanation of effort/initiative.
For Example, Initiatives may include:
Governor Sponsored Initiatives
Community Blueprint
Community Covenant
Military Member & Family Coalitions
SAMSHA Coalitions
Faith-based Coalitions
If possible cover Physical, Environmental, Medical & Dental, Spiritual
Nutritional, Psychological, Behavioral, Social, Legal, Financial &
Employment domains .
Up to two slides.

14. Multiple resources striving for the same goals
MSNG Identified Gaps
Multiple resources striving for the same goals
Lack of streamlined services to Soldiers, Families, and Veterans
Minimal available resources for support
Lack of awareness of available resources
Timeline and process to receive assistance lacks consistency and structure
Directions:
List any gaps that you have already identified through your MOS Consultant / State Plan
How are you currently addressing them?

15. Questions?